Sport Is His Middle Name in Florida

Ken Kennerly joins Top of Mind Florida to discuss the explosive growth of sports in Palm Beach County and South Florida.From running the Honda Classic for 19 years to now leading the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, Ken shares insights on how the region is becoming a sports powerhouse beyond traditional major leagues.He reveals the innovative fusion of PGA TOUR Champions with NFL Hall of Famers, the evolution of professional golf under new PGA Tour leadership, and why Florida's sports scene keeps attracting younger generations back home. Plus: the future of golf, gambling concerns, pickleball's rise, and making sports accessible to underprivileged youth.📺 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TopOfMindFlorida🎧 PREFER TO LISTEN ON THE GO? Don't miss an episode while you drive or workout. Subscribe to the audio-only version of "Top of Mind Florida" on your favorite platform:▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-mind-florida/id1818339119▶️ RSS Feed / All Platforms: https://rss.com/podcasts/top-of-mind-florida/Chapters00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:43 - Ken Kennerly's Career Overview1:50 - Working with Jack Nicklaus at Golden Bear3:45 - Evolution of Palm Beach County Sports Scene5:32 - Youth Returning to South Florida6:42 - Sports Capital Strategy & Future Growth8:30 - Honda Classic Legacy & Event Management10:26 - Creating the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational12:30 - Innovation in Sports Events13:11 - Virtual Sports, TGL & Engaging Younger Generations16:06 - Gambling in Sports: Concerns & Protections18:21 - Making Sports Accessible to Underprivileged Youth19:21 - Future of Golf & Junior Golf Growth20:35 - Ken's Origin Story: From Manhattan to Sports Marketing23:00 - PGA Tour's Future Under New Leadership25:03 - Impact of Reduced Tournament Schedule26:13 - Top of Mind: Major League Pickleball & TGL Growth27:35 - Palm Beach County's PGA Tour Future29:47 - Closing & Final Thoughts