OPERATION SUPPORT MILITARY GOLF
Reviving the Golf Courses that Revitalize Our Heroes.™
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – OSMG Chairman and CEO Jennifer Poth was recently interviewed by National Golf Day to spread the word about the latest OSMG happenings and to create awareness about what OSMG is doing to promote military golf.
“Creating awareness of OSMG is one of our biggest challenges,” said OSMG Chairman & CEO Jennifer Poth.“ We are very thankful to National Golf Day to help us create this awareness.”
May 10, 2017
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – In preparation for National Golf Day, WE ARE GOLF interviews Jennifer Poth, Founder, Chairman and CEO of OSMG.
“We cannot thank Steve Mona, World Golf Foundation, CEO and WE ARE GOLF administrator enough for the support in OSMG’s mission of “Reviving the Golf Courses that Revitalize Our Heroes.” National Golf Day in Washington D.C. is a day dedicated to showcasing golfs wide reaching value to both individuals physical and mental wellbeing and our countries economy as a whole. It’s a privilege to be involved in such an important day for the great game of golf, says Jennifer.”
To read the full interview, please visit WeAreGolf.org’s blog.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – PGA Tour Professional Ken Duke has offered official support for OSMG. Ken is currently ranked 138th in the 2016 FedEx Cup.
“Ken is both a great golfer and great person in his support of our Armed Services and their families. We cannot thank him enough for joining Team OSMG’s Tour Professionals support,” said OSMG Chairman & CEO, Jennifer Poth.
To learn more about Ken Duke, please visit his PGA Tour profile.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – In the age of social media, becoming active on Facebook and Instagram is a necessity for any non-profit organization. As a result, OSMG has joined both social media platforms.
“It is important to stay in touch with as many military & golf advocates as possible,” said OSMG Chairman & CEO, Jennifer Poth. “OSMG looks forward to ongoing communication with OSMG supporters.”
Visit OSMG on Facebook at facebook.com/operationsupportmilitarygolf.
MAYPORT, FL – Due to MacCurrach’s high demand of service, MacCurrach Golf Construction will commence construction of the short game facility at Windy Harbor Golf Club in Mayport, FL in Spring 2017. OSMG looks forward to working with MacCurrach Golf on its inaugural improvement project at Windy Harbor.
“MacCurrach is well-known throughout the golf industry as one of the best in golf construction and we could not be more excited to join forces for our sailors at Naval Station Mayport,” said OSMG Chairman & CEO, Jennifer Poth.
To learn more about MacCurrach Golf, please visit www.maccurrachgolf.com.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – OSMG is proud to announce that former PGA Tour Professional and current XM Radio Show Host Mark Carnevale has joined OSMG’s Board of Directors.
“Having Mark join us with his knowledge and experience in golf is both appreciated and immeasurable to OSMG. Mark’s background in both the golf and marketing arenas are great attributes to bring to the table. We cannot thank him enough for joining our Team and look forward to his ideas and guidance towards continued OSMG success,” said OSMG Chairman & CEO, Jennifer Poth.
To learn more about Mark, please visit www.markcarnevale.com.
ORLANDO, FL – Fresh off its inaugural event to raise funding for military golf courses, OSMG is set to visit the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL to continue developing relationships with industry leaders and spread awareness about OSMG and its unique mission.
The PGA Merchandise Show gathers over 40,000 industry leaders, who represent more than 74 countries. In addition, PGA Tour Pros such as Bubba Watson will attend the event and perform demonstrations through his sponsors Ping and Oakley.
“I look forward to the annual visit to the PGA Show,” said Jennifer Poth, OSMG Chairman & CEO. “It allows OSMG to grow upon our exiting supportive relationships as well as create new ones.”
United States Navy SeaHawk Helicopter flyover for the “shotgun” start of OSMG Invitational!
OSMG Invitational at Windy Harbor
Nov 22-23, 2015
Location: Windy Harbor (Mayport, FL)
The first OSMG Invitational was held at Windy Harbor Golf Club in Mayport, FL on November 22-23, 2015. In total, 13 Tour Pros competed in the event while raising funds for improvement of Windy Harbor Golf Club’s facilities. To learn more about the event, please read this article or scroll down to view media from the event.
MAYPORT, FL – Operation Support Military Golf wrapped up its inaugural event on Monday with the OSMG Invitational held at Windy Harbor Golf Club at Naval Station Mayport, FL.
The event kicked off on Sunday evening with a Pairing Party at the One Ocean Hotel and Resort in Atlantic Beach, FL. A short cocktail hour and silent auction preceded dinner, a live auction, various speakers, and the pairing party.
Breakfast was held early Monday morning on the coldest morning of 2015 in Jacksonville. Golfers and their PGA Tour playing partners bundled up prior to the shotgun start, which was commenced with a flyover of two SH-60R helicopters.
Military personnel of both active and retired statuses were joined by PGA Tour players to include Vijay Singh, Mark Carnevale, Bob Dickson, Morris Hatalsky, Fred Funk, Jeff Klauk, Frank Lickliter, Billy Kratzert, Blaine McCallister, Len Mattiace, Tim Wilkinson, and Deane Beman.
“Without question, the inaugural OSMG Invitational achieved what it set out to accomplish,” said Jennifer Poth, OSMG Chairman & CEO.
“Specifically, we created an awareness of the lack of appropriated funding for our military’s golf courses, exposure for OSMG and how it seeks to remedy this funding void, and raised funding, both monetary and in-kind to do as such.”
OSMG would like to thank the following corporate sponsors for both their in-kind and monetary contributions towards our OSMG Invitational: AAA, Ahead, Black Rock, FedEx, Natural Body Spa, New Balance, Nimnicht Buick-GMC, North Florida Sales (an Anheuser-Busch Distributor), Publix, Swisher International, Taco Lu, True Temper, WieBad, and Warrior Golf.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – OSMG is proud to announce the addition of VADM Jim Amerault, USN (Ret.) to its Advisory Council. VADM Amerault brings a wealth of leadership and knowledge to OSMG from both his distinguished naval and civilian careers.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, VADM Amerault commanded USS NICHOLAS (FFG 47), USS SAMUEL GOMPERS (AD 37), Destroyer Squadron SIX, Amphibious Group FOUR, and the Western Hemisphere Group. In his final assignment, he served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Readiness and Logistics).
In the civilian sector, VADM Amerault most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of OTO MELARA, North America, Inc., a subsidiary of an Italian weapons manufacturing firm specializing in naval and land artillery systems and combat vehicles.
“Admiral Ameralt’s knowledge and experience within both the government and private sectors is both appreciated and immeasurable to OSMG. We look forward to his ideas and guidance in OSMG’s continued success,” said Jennifer Poth, OSMG Chairman & CEO.
To view VADM Amerault’s detailed bio, please click here.
OSMG is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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