About Us
Meet the Founder
One industry veteran with one driving passion: helping golf courses win online.
Our Story
Thrive Golf Marketing was born from a simple observation: golf courses deserve the same caliber of digital marketing expertise that Fortune 500 companies enjoy. Too often, golf course operators are left navigating the complex world of online marketing alone—or worse, paying for strategies that don't deliver results.
That's why Mark founded Thrive Golf Marketing. With decades of experience as a former golf course owner and operator of multiple marketing agencies in the golf industry, he built Thrive to be the partner every golf course needs but rarely finds: one that truly understands both the technical side of digital marketing and the real-world pressures of running a competitive golf business. Mark knows what it takes to fill tee sheets, grow memberships, and drive event bookings because he's been in your shoes—and he's dedicated to helping golf courses gain the edge they need to thrive in today's market.
Mark The Business Builder
Mark's path to digital marketing took him through the trenches of business ownership and industry-specific marketing. As a former golf course owner and operator of multiple marketing firms in the golf industry, he learned firsthand what it takes to attract golfers, build memberships, and drive tee time bookings in highly competitive markets.
Running a golf course taught Mark lessons no textbook could: the importance of local visibility, the power of reputation, and the reality that marketing only matters if it brings paying customers through the door. His marketing agencies applied these principles at scale, helping golf courses across the country grow their reach and their bottom line.
Today, Mark channels this experience into helping golf courses gain a competitive edge. He understands that the golf course business is fiercely competitive—with courses battling for the same pool of golfers, members, and event bookings. Success requires more than just a beautiful course; it demands strategic digital marketing that gets you found by the right customers at the right time. That's the edge Thrive Golf Marketing delivers.
Why We Do This
We've seen too many golf course operators get burned by marketing agencies that overpromise and underdeliver. We've watched independent courses struggle to compete online while corporate chains and management companies dominate search results. And we've felt the frustration of knowing that better solutions exist—if only someone would take the time to implement them properly.
Thrive Golf Marketing exists because we believe golf courses are vital to their communities, and they deserve marketing partners who fight for their success. We combine deep platform expertise with Mark's hands-on golf business experience to create strategies that actually work—not just in theory, but in the real world where your tee sheets, memberships, and event bookings depend on results.
Take A Swing
Get in touch with us and see if we're a right fit. We'll show you exactly what needs to be done to help you dominate your business on Google Maps & Online.