Topgolf Merit Mixer

2020 MERIT MIXER BY: MACIE MORGAN, MEMBER RELATIONS COORDINATOR February 20, Topgolf Baton Rouge TO TOP IT ALL OFF… Topgolf brings together a high-tech golf game that just about everyone can enjoy, good food and beverage, climate-controlled bays and music, all in a sports entertainment complex. For the second year in a row, ABC Pelican hosted our first Member Merit Mixer of the year at Topgolf so that 300 or so of our members and their clients could enjoy the benefits of Topgolf, plus networking and friendly competition. Ben Fromenthal with Beard Construction Group serves as the 2020 Chair of the Member Services Committee. Fromenthal coordinated sponsorships, timelines and volunteer efforts to ensure this networking event was a total success. “We switched up the flow and format of this year’s Topgolf tournament so that members could mingle more, and received some positive feedback on this change,” Fromenthal remarked. “I was most impressed with the way our members interacted with one another from start to finish; the atmosphere and vibe was upbeat and friendly so folks could have quality conversation.” The three tournament winners racked up some impressive points throughout the evening. In third place, Garret Sheehan with EXCEL Group claimed 197 points, while Toby Waguespack with ISC Constructors took home second place with his 216 points. And DOW’s Mike Patton claimed the firstplace prize with his 225 points. Katherine Carver with EXCEL Group serves as the 2020 Co-Chair of the Member Services Committee. Carver attended the mixer and served as a volunteer before and throughout the event. “Our aim for these mixers is for members to network in an authentic environment and to enjoy themselves, and I believe we accomplished those goals,” said Carver. “The new game challenges that incorporated the Topgolf staff added a layer of fun and competition as well.” The pro golfers also participated in three different competitions, included longest drive, beat-the-pro and holein-one. Drager, LRP Construction Co. and United Rental Services were the game bay sponsors for each of these competitions, which were a hit with attendees! 24HR Safety kindly supplied the beverages that flowed throughout the events. Bay sponsors included T. Baker Smith, American Rigging & Supply Company, Ardaman & Associates, Beard Construction Group, Brecheen Pipe & Steel Co., Cody’s Transportation Services, Tiger Industrial Rentals, Better Pumps & Solutions, Moore Industries, Bengal Crane & Rigging, Austin Industrial, SEMS, Inc., On-Site Medical Solutions, FallTech and GROUP Industries. Our generous sponsors, incredible volunteers and wonderful members make our events a success, and the Merit Mixer was no exception. This Topgolf tournament was the ideal way to kick off the #ABCMeritShopProud year ahead.