David Pillsbury, the CEO of Invited, says private golf clubs are catering to a shifting, dynamic demographic. Courtesy Invited
David Pillsbury is the CEO of Invited, the largest owner and operator of private clubs and golf courses in North America. Formerly known as ClubCorp, Invited currently manages 131 golf facilities with 163 18-hole golf courses
Before assuming his current role in June 2018, Pillsbury held multiple leadership roles in the golf industry over the past 30 years. As president of American Golf Corp., Pillsbury led innovations including the formation of American Golf Country Clubs, the Private Club Member Platinum Program, the Nike Golf Learning Centers and centralized tee time reservations. Pillsbury later became general manager of Nike Golf, responsible for all U.S. operations, marketing and sales.
Subsequently, Pillsbury joined the PGA Tour, serving as president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties/Tournament Players Clubs; president of PGA Tour Championship Management, including the Players Championship; and executi...