We’re all going to miss Cullan. His infectious smile and optimism..love for life...I could go on and on. It’s not often that so many adults have such admiration for a man his age. I’m so blessed that golf brought Cullan and the Brown family into my life.
My mother passed away 4 days after her 80th birthday. She often told me "there is no love as great as a mother's love.” As a I reflect this week, I realize how true that is and how blessed I am to have her as my mother. 🙏🏻♥️
The KGA is proud to share the news that Jimmy Kirchdorfer was recently chosen as the recipient for the J.W. Janes Award, which recognizes one's contributions and work for amateur golf in Kentucky. Congratulations, Jimmy!
Press release:
Jay
@jaykirch2
and I were fortunate to receive an invite from Gary Player to play with him at Champions Retreat, a course he designed in Augusta. He is 83 years old and in phenomenal shape. He is so inspirational. Only player to win the grand slam on both PGA and Champions tour
It was great watching you lead us in developing our mission and creating a recognition culture for the behaviors that are needed for us to be successful. Valhalla has a bright future and we can’t wait to showcase it to the best players in the world at the 2024 PGA Championship.
Worked w the
@ValhallaGolf
team & new owners today to establish mission, objectives & cultural behaviors that will take us to the next level. Fun to be back in the saddle practicing what I preach. So pumped about what’s in store for members & 2024
@PGAChampionship
#golf
#mission
The first episode of Golf Pod Kentucky is now live! Jimmy Kirchdorfer (
@JJKII
) discusses mentoring young up and coming golfers, the
@BarbasolChamp
,
@yocgolf
and much more.
Direct links to listening platforms available here:
Thank you
@GolfHouseKY
I am honored to be a member of this year’s HOF class. Thanks for all you do for golf in our state to make it more affordable, accessible and inclusive so that more and more Kentuckians of all ages can enjoy and experience the benefits of this great game.
Please help us congratulate Bobby Baldwin, PGA, Walter Cisco, Marty Donlon, Margaret Jones, and Jimmy Kirchdorfer. They have been selected as the class of 2021 inductees for the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame!
News release:
#BenSilverman
Thx for the shoutout. You have a great story and are an easy guy to sponsor & advocate for. I knew your hard work & good play would soon pay off.
@BrooksDowning
and
@bdGlobalSports
, thanks for believing in Ben and giving him this opportunity.
Tournament directors take note of this dedication. A true grinder that appreciates every opportunity he gets. Let’s go Josh! Hope you get in this week.
The other side of pro golf:
Josh Teater called the Tour this morn around 8a, was 5th alt, at 10 they called him back, said he was 2nd, and 1st wasn't coming. Found a flight to Atlanta, then Cancun, got in at 7PM, Will go to course at 630am and wait it out to see if he gets in
You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who is more passionate about growing golf than Jimmy Kirchdorfer (
@JJKII
). He is inducted into the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame's class of 2021 and joins his father in the Hall (a 2013 inductee) as well.
Michael Block just tied the course record
@ValhallaGolf
with a 63 this afternoon as he got a look at the course ahead of the 2024
@PGAChampionship
.
Here are his last three birdie putts... and we got a chance to catch up with him after the round.
@WHAS11
Had the pleasure of having dinner with
@CoachLouHoltz88
this weekend. Check out his books on leadership and motivation. I can’t get enough of his quick-witted quotes and life lessons. A true american legend.
Proud of our team for receiving this honor for the ninth time. Attracting and retaining exceptional people who are committed to our cause, along with a culture of recognition and appreciation, is key for sustainable growth.
We are so honored to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the ninth year! Our power is in our people and we have one of the most incredible teams around. They prove that every year and this was no exception!
A little flashback. First Tee of Louisville fundraiser dinner in 2014 at Big Spring CC.
LtoR James Kirchdorfer Jr. (ISCO sponsored the event) Kent Taylor (MC of the event.) Fuzzy ( Guest Speaker) D’Shawn Johnson exec dir of first tee..
I start each year with an exercise I learned from renowned executive coach Jack Byrum. On 3x5 or larger notecard, answer two questions: Who am I today? How can I be even better tomorrow? I’ve been doing this since I was 27 years old! Here’s my card for 2021.
#HappyNewYear
I’m proud to announce I’m partnering with
@yocgolf
to support better access to youth golf. Growing up, my parents would write a check for $100 that gave me golf all summer. Now it’s time to pay it back. Read more in the article I wrote:
#WeHere
@jaybirdsweettea
@jaybirdsweettea
I’ll never forget Cullan. In such a short amount of time, he made such a lasting impression on me and so many others he came in contact with.
We are happy to help and I am proud to be involved. Great to see Justin wanting to give back at such a young age. His foundation will benefit this community for generations to come.
Kudos Jimmy Kirchdorfer
@JJKII
and ISCO for a hugely successful presentation of the
@JustinThomas34
Foundation Launch. Jimmy is a
@firstteeville
Board of Director member and is passionate about Youth Golf in our community. He and his team did an amazing job last night!.
@bhughesgolf
Lee is spot on! He, along with Hogan, Nelson and so many others would not have been introduced to the game if they didn’t have the opportunity to caddie as a kid. It is the best way to expose the game to kids of all socio-economic levels.
@ToddMcDaniel2
@laz_versalles
Todd, it is not just a “rich man’s game” Golf is the ultimate meritocracy. There’s been a lot of effort to make it more inclusive & accessible and it is working. DCP/Youth on Course/First Tee/PGA Jr League.. and many more. ANGC hosting/televising ANWA and DCP is a great example.
My friend
@DavidNovakOGO
’s podcast,
#HowLeadersLead
with David Novak, premieres today! Be sure to subscribe and follow. His advice on leadership has been very helpful to me. His guests and interviews are terrific.
My friend,
@CoachJasonGold
, says he sees "sports as a pivotal conduit to building greater leadership and team-building skills" in today's
@Forbes
article. This is 1 reason I knew asking Jason to co-author my next book was the right move. Read for yourself:
@Kygolfnews
@terrymeiners
Not $800K. They paid $250K for equip/improvements & to term lease. Rest only due if course makes a profit in future, not impacting budget. A $250k pledge was made by owner to fund First Tee program at QC. South end youth now have First Tee programs like Seneca, Shawnee & Long Run
@Kygolfnews
Fond memories of Crescent Hill. This is where I learned the game. It was walking distance from my house. For Christmas I would get the $45 yearly pass for juniors good for golf on any weekday. I wore it out every year. Thank you Louisville Metro Parks!
@Kygolfnews
They were forced to make changes when I-64 came through the property. Added what is today’s
#17
. Had to move
#18
tee (making it a dogleg left) so there was room for the new
#17
.
@Kygolfnews
My great uncle. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea he held this position. He was a judge in town as well. I hope he got the ball washers and flags he was asking for!