About the 2016 Presentations

Below is a summary of the presentations that will be featured at the 2016 New England Golf Summit. All speakers will also take part in an interactive Question & Answer session and then be present during the luncheon to answer any additional questions and network with attendees.

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JAY KAREN
8:30AM to 9:15AM

What's next for golf?
We are at a crossroads in golf.  What made us successful in the past may not be what supports the game and business in the future.  Jay Karen, CEO of the National Golf Course Owner Association, will discuss his views on the intersection of the game of golf, the business of golf operations and what's happening in American society that impacts all of it.  Where do we go from here?  Jay will provide some food for thought and action.

DAVID STAEBLER
11:35AM to 12:05PM

The Present & Future of The Rules of Golf.
The 2016 season will bring about major changes to the Rules of Golf. David will discuss the major changes made to the Rules of Golf (which went into effect on January 1st) and explain how the USGA works with the R&A to determine and implement such changes. He will also shed light on the impact on the move towards a  World Handicapping System and how that might effect the future of the Rules of Golf.

MIKE STACHURA & MICHAEL JOHNSON
10:45AM to 11:30AM

The Golf Digest Hot List.
Since 2004, the Golf Digest Hot List has been the centerpiece of the magazine's coverage of the most significant new clubs and balls in the game. The senior equipment editors will  discuss all aspects of Golf Digest's equipment reviews, including how it's
done, how it's been received and how they've improved. They'll also offer their thoughts on the state of the equipment game today, and why we're
living in the golden age of golf innovation.

JIM SKORULSKI & BRAD KLEIN
9:20AM to 9:50AM

Golf Course Architecture & Course Care.
Jim and Brad will come together to provide a fascinating summary of golf course architecture and maintenance. The design and upkeep of golf courses has changed dramatically over the years, and these two agronomy experts will take you back in time, look at the present landscape and then  fast forward into the future for a look at what the next generation of courses will look like and how we will be taking care of them.