LEADERSHIP ON THE LINKS SUMMIT
Elevating Agronomy Leadership – One Conversation, One Connection, One Leader at a Time
Join the industry’s top minds and rising agronomy leaders including golf course superintendents and assistant superintendents, equipment managers at Toftrees Resort in State College, PA on October 12, 2026 for a day of breakthrough strategies, real-world insights, and powerful industry connections.
Build a winning culture & TEAM
Elevate Your Leadership.
Transform Your Team.
Advance Your Career.
We’ve been there – leading teams, overwhelmed by evolving expectations and priorities, and feeling the weight of responsibility. But over years of connecting with top performers in the industry, we discovered the real secret: leadership growth is accelerated through community, open sharing, and exposure to new ideas. That’s why we created the Leadership on the Links Summit – to give you the roadmap, the network, and the confidence to lead at your best.
What You’ll Experience:
✅ Full-day access to all summit sessions and keynotes
✅ Hot breakfast, buffet lunch, and evening networking
✅ Attendee-driven discussions tackling your challenges
✅ Access to the Bloom Golf Partners Private community
✅ Bloom Golf Partners Career Services Toolkit
✅ Access to exclusive event resources and education credits
CLUBS REPRESENTED AT THE SUMMIT
keynote speaker
AJ Vaden
AJ Vaden is a New York Times bestselling author of Wealthy and Well-Known, the CEO and Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group, and one of the world’s leading authorities on personal brand strategy. Brand Builders Group is a personal brand strategy firm dedicated to helping individuals turn their reputation into revenue, and under her leadership has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America for three consecutive years.
keynote speaker
Cael Sanderson
Cael Sanderson is an Olympic gold medalist and widely regarded as the most dominant collegiate wrestler in American history, having completed his legendary career at Iowa State University with a flawless 159-0 record and four consecutive NCAA individual titles. Transitioning from a historic athlete into a masterful leader, he serves as the head coach for Penn State University, where he has built one of the greatest dynasties in collegiate sports history by guiding the Nittany Lions to 12 NCAA national team championships. Renowned for his championship mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence, his approach to coaching has redefined the standards of athletic performance and leadership.
THE LEADERSHIP ON THE LINKS SUMMIT IS PRESENTED BY
Bloom Golf Partners
Bloom Golf Partners is the premier executive search and business consulting firm serving the golf and club industry. We empower golf courses, private clubs, and industry leaders to build high-performing teams, streamline operations, and achieve outstanding results.
Our proven methodologies and innovative solutions stem from decades of experience collaborating with top-tier clubs, historic landmarks, and national associations. We’ve led groundbreaking employment studies, pioneered workforce strategies, and delivered measurable success in recruitment, team building, and organizational performance.
