The National Golf Foundation promoted Greg Nathan to president and chief operating officer. Joe Beditz, president and CEO since 1989, will remain CEO, working closely with Nathan.
“It was unanimously decided at our recent board meeting that Greg was ready to assume more responsibility for the operations of the National Golf Foundation, allowing Joe to focus more on strategic initiatives for the organization,” said Ping President and CEO John K. Solheim, the chairman of the NGF Board.
“In his 16 years representing the NGF, Greg has proven to be an invaluable, results-driven leader for our team and throughout the golf business,” said Beditz, who has been with NGF since 1984. “He’s invested the energy to develop a deep understanding of virtually every part of the golf economy and earned a reputation as a valued advisor to both leading companies and start-ups. Greg brings keen insight, ideas and thoughtful solutions to our members and clients and they appreciate his genuine desire to help.”
Nathan joined the NGF in 2007 as vice president after seven years working for Golf Magazine/GOLF.com, preceded by various New York advertising business positions. His most recent role was as chief business officer at NGF.
During his tenure at NGF, Nathan has worked with virtually every type of golf business. In addition to overseeing the NGF’s direct-to-consumer and business-to-facility products and services, Nathan spearheaded the creation of NGF’s digital marketing agency to benefit the organization’s members and clients.
