Apex, NC – October 8, 2025 – Golf Business Network (GBN) is thrilled to host the GBN Leadership Summit on November 11-13, 2025, at Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. This electric event will bring together over 30 golf industry professionals for an unforgettable experience filled with dynamic networking, engaging education, and spirited golf in Pinehurst’s historic setting.
The Summit buzzes with energy, offering a lively agenda of education, golf, and camaraderie that sparks connections lasting well beyond the event. Attendees will dive into thought-provoking sessions led by special guest speakers and peer-led panels, with discussions spilling from the classroom onto the fairways, cocktail hours, and networking dinners. “The GBN Leadership Summit is a high-energy event where golf professionals sharpen their leadership skills and forge lasting bonds. I’m pumped to lead discussions that ignite ideas for stronger teams and careers,” said Col (R) Spencer Clouatre, PhD, GBN Vice President of Recruitment and Education. His sessions will tackle leadership, team building, and industry challenges, fueled by vibrant exchanges with GBN network voices.
Title sponsors Donald Ross Sportswear and E-Z-GO Golf Carts amplify the excitement with their support of the golf industry. “We’re thrilled to return as a title sponsor for the GBN Leadership Summit. It’s a pleasure to support GBN members in an event that blends top-tier education, competition, and connection in Pinehurst, NC. An iconic setting rooted in golf legacy that bares strong ties to our brand.” Nathan Hoffman, Sr. Vice President | Operations & Planning at Donald Ross Sportswear. E-Z-GO, based in Augusta, GA, will showcase their premium carts, including a certified pre-owned RXV Elite awarded in the Hog Hole Contest. “Sponsoring this Summit is a blast! Watching GBN professionals compete for our golf cart last year was a highlight, and we’re ecstatic to bring that energy back to support this passionate community,” shared Brian Termini National Director, Strategic Partnership at E-Z-GO.
With three rounds of golf, two lively networking dinners, and two days of engaging education, the Summit at Forest Creek Golf Club is a standout on the GBN calendar. Whether a seasoned leader or rising star, attendees will leave energized with insights, relationships, and tools to excel in the golf industry.
About Golf Business Network:
Golf Business Network is the premier resource for golf professionals, offering executive search services, career development, and educational events designed to elevate the industry’s top talent. GBN is committed to fostering growth and innovation for professionals at every stage of their careers.
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About Donald Ross Sportswear
Donald Ross Sportswear, inspired by golf architect Donald J. Ross, offers premium men’s apparel blending timeless style with advanced performance fabrics. Since 2008, the brand has crafted breathable polos, sweaters, and pants for comfort on and off the course.
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About E-Z-GO
Since 1954, E-Z-GO has led the golf cart industry with reliable, innovative electric and gas vehicles built in Augusta, Georgia, for golf courses, neighborhoods, and beyond. As a Textron company, E-Z-GO combines decades of engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver top-tier performance and sustainability.
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