Jim McLaughlin

Jim McLaughlin is a 25-year Canadian PGA member who launched his career at the prestigious Shaughnessy Golf Club in Vancouver and high profile professional positions at East Sussex National in England and Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, Canada. In 2002 Jim moved to Arizona with Intrawest Golf and soon became Senior Vice President responsible for operations of 38 facilities within its North American portfolio. McLaughlin moved from Intrawest Golf to Troon in 2007 and currently oversees Troon Privé, Troon’s private club division in North America.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world's largest golf management company, overseeing operations at Troon Golf® (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 31 states and 26 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. For additional news and information on Troon visit www.troongolf.com

James J. Keegan

Managing Principal, Golf Convergence

He is the author of the book “ The Business of Golf “ - What Are You Thinking: An Eight Step Formula to Boost Your Investments. Mr. Keegan is nationally recognized for his consulting work around the world. Mr. Keegan’s presentation - a first for the symposium - will be presented as a Webinar.

Ben Cowan-Dewar

Managing Director of Cabot Links

He was previously the President of GolfTI, a golf travel company based in Toronto, Canada, which he founded in 1999 and focused on international luxury golf travel.