Jeff is one of the most respected and qualified entrepreneurs in the golf industry. He founded The IRI Golf Group in 1991 and has developed a reputation of being a first-class operator who provides a “hands-on” approach to management. Jeff’s passion for golf has driven him to success and he continues to seek opportunities for growth. Over his career, he has owned or operated over 120 golf facilities throughout the United States. Prior to forming IRI, Jeff co-founded Silband Sports Corporation in 1978 and helped build it from a single facility into the second largest daily fee golf management company in the United States. Silband Sports later merged with ClubCorp International and operated independently as GolfCorp. A Class “A” member of the PGA of America since 1978, Jeff has served on the Board of Directors for Club Corporation of America and the National Golf Course Owners Association.