Jon Kiger: Advertising/Membership/Video for TurfNet

Background: I am the primary advertising/sponsorship salesperson for TurfNet and also produce much of our video content. Ive enjoyed covering tournaments and events for TurfNet.

Previous International Travel: I have lost track of the number of  times I have been to Ireland for TurfNet business or vacations visiting friends. I thoroughly enjoy helping people experience this great country, particularly in off the beaten path places and through different experiences.

Previous Tournament Experience: None. Ive been fortunate to attend a number of golf tournaments, including some of the Majors either as a spectator or correspondent for TurfNet. When the opportunity to volunteer for the 2016 Irish Open came up I thought it was time for me to get my hands dirty as an active participant rather than a casual observer.

Role in Ireland: I will rake bunkers in the mornings and fill divots in the afternoons. I will also organize and produce the content for this blog.

Hope to Experience/Bring Back: There are so many aspects to this trip that I am looking forward to. As much as I enjoy traveling around Ireland it will be nice to stay in the same place (our base hotel in Lucan) for the week. To introduce members of the Irish golf community to other TurfNet members will be a lot of fun. I anticipate that lifelong friendships will be made.

Ive been fortunate to visit several hundred maintenance facilities during my time with TurfNet, but to finally be an active participant on a crew for the week will be especially rewarding. I am looking forward to seeing Ireland through the eyes and ears of the rest of the TurfNet On Tour team as we blog about our week together.