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David Yates

President of Gaylord Sports Management

Quick Facts

A major player in the golf industry for more than 25 years, Gaylord Sports Management President David Yates oversees all aspects of the company and personally manages the careers of Mark Calcavecchia, Peter Kostis, Andrew Magee and Hale Irwin. Prior to joining GSM in 2000, David spent fifteen years as a vice president at IMG. He was head golf coach at the US Military Academy, Stanford University and the University of Oklahoma . He was one of the founders and developers of the Golf Coaches Association of America, and selected to be chairman of the NCAA Division 1 Golf Committee. David has an MA Physical Education and BS Physical Education from the University of Delaware.

David Yates's Clients: Amy Alcott, Thom Brennaman, Rick Smith, Tina Mickelson, Billy Kratzert, Brittany Lang, Tom Pernice, Jr., Andrew Magee, Mark Calcavecchia, Hale Irwin, Rich Beem

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