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.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:43 - Ken Kennerly's Career Overview

1:50 - Working with Jack Nicklaus at Golden Bear

3:45 - Evolution of Palm Beach County Sports Scene

5:32 - Youth Returning to South Florida

6:42 - Sports Capital Strategy & Future Growth

8:30 - Honda Classic Legacy & Event Management

10:26 - Creating the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational

12:30 - Innovation in Sports Events

13:11 - Virtual Sports, TGL & Engaging Younger Generations

16:06 - Gambling in Sports: Concerns & Protections

18:21 - Making Sports Accessible to Underprivileged Youth

19:21 - Future of Golf & Junior Golf Growth

20:35 - Ken's Origin Story: From Manhattan to Sports Marketing

23:00 - PGA Tour's Future Under New Leadership

25:03 - Impact of Reduced Tournament Schedule

26:13 - Top of Mind: Major League Pickleball & TGL Growth

27:35 - Palm Beach County's PGA Tour Future

29:47 - Closing & Final Thoughts