By Kate Moore
Michigan’s annual golf business conference is the largest gathering of owners and operators, a great place to network and get inspiration for the work we do.
This November 26-28 the keynote speakers will inspire us to give back and get going.
First up, Major Dan Rooney, founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Foundation has raised over $100 million and has awarded over 13,000 educational scholarships to the family members of soldiers killed or disabled in combat. Rooney is the author of A Patriot’s Calling: Living Life Between Fear and Faith. 
An American hero, Major Dan “Noonan” Rooney is a fighter pilot with 3 combat tours in Iraq, and is a PGA Golf Professional. He has served as the motivational speaker for two U.S Ryder Cup teams and is a frequent guest with FOX News.
A decorated military aviator, Major Rooney is currently stationed at Tyndall AFB Florida as a member of 301st Fighter Squadron. He will open the conference at the Tuesday morning session.
Major Rooney is a long-standing member of the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) which produces and manages the Michigan Golf Business Conference and is excited to kick off the conference.
Steve Mona, president and CEO of the World Golf Foundation will be the closing keynote on Wednesday. Formerly chief executive officer of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, which he held until March 2008, his responsibilities include overall management of the Foundation, as well as overseeing the Foundation’s industry relationships and ongoing global focus.
The mission of the World Golf Foundation is to unite the golf industry in support of initiatives that enhance the growth of and provide access to the game of golf worldwide, while preserving golf’s traditional values and passing them on to others.
These speakers along with many more will be featured at the conference, being held at the Somerset Inn in Troy. For more information on this event please contact the MGCA at 800-860-8575 to register or exhibit. Or log on to www.michignagca.org.
