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Alan Darty named publisher of eSouthernGOLF
Gorman Golf Media, a Boston-based golf media company, has announced the appointment of Alan Darty as publisher of eSouthernGOLF.
eSouthernGOLF, launched in 2001 by golf media veteran Alan Darty, is an online weekly golf magazine and website featuring content from all facets of the golf world, was recently acquired by Gorman Golf Media
“Alan will be serving in a senior leadership position within the company,” said Thomas Gorman, CEO of Gorman Golf Media, which assets include Pro Golf Weekly (www.progolfweekly.com), New England dot Golf (www.newengland.golf), Golf Life Real Estate (www.golfliferealestate.com) and Under Par Media. “In our merger it became overwhelmingly evident that Alan would be a perfect fit to continue in the role of publisher of the popular and widely read weekly online golf newsletter. His combination of computer skills and golf journalist is unmatched.”
eSouthernGOLF, a digital marketing platform that highlights the best of golf in the South and beyond, features a team of veteran golf writers that includes Steve Pike, Dave Daubert, Bruce Berlet, Leigh MacKay, Ed Travis, Len Ziehm, Rob Duca, David Theoret, Pam Borges and John Ingoldsby. The total combined experience of the staff exceeds 330 years, more than any other print or digital golf media outlet, and is ranked No. 1 on Google Search.
Gorman Golf Media, a digital marketing platform delivered through a multitude of web, email and social media channels with a focus on golf and lifestyle includes four major brands: Pro Golf Weekly, New England dot Golf, Golf Life Real Estate and eSouthernGOLF.
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