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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021 |
Lovers of beers, brats and golf have a friend in SentryWorld, annually rated one of the best courses in Wisconsin. The resort announced this week a $275 all-inclusive rate for next spring, which includes 18 holes with a cart, locally curated food and beverage from two new on-course stations, and tee times 20 minutes apart. The renovated course will host the 2023 U.S. Senior Open.
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Lance Evans, senior vice president, sports for MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, shares his thoughts on leadership, what advice he would give a younger him and his vintage extravagance.
The First Call: Briefly, describe what you do for a living. Lance Evans: I oversee all sports-related business for MGM Resorts, including marketing strategy, events, partnerships, betting, experiential activations and related business, like corporate partnerships, group and premium sales. TFC: What time do you wake in the morning, and what time do you typically start the workday? LE: 6 a.m., wake and 9 a.m. work. TFC: What are key elements to leadership or to being a good leader? LE: Listening and trust. TFC: What changes, if any, have you made based on the events of the past year? LE: Too many to name. TFC: What's the secret to your success? LE: Prioritize and communicate. TFC: Who is your role model? LE: Not sure I have a role model, but I genuinely appreciate the style and decision-making of Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA. |
The First Call's Bradley Klein offers golfers a few basic tips on how to take care of their course before complaining about course conditions to the superintendent
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"Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success."
NOVEMBER
21-24: World Golf Expo 2021, Hainan, China | Info
JANUARY
25-28: PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando, Fla. | Info
FEBRUARY
5-10: GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, San Diego, Calif. | Info
19-23: CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, San Diego, Calif. | Info
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