Smylie Kaufman is a PGA TOUR winner and golf analyst who won the 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in just his fifth PGA TOUR start, closing with a final round 61 to come from seven shots back and win by one. The victory earned him a spot in the Masters, where a third round 69 at Augusta National put him in the final pairing on Sunday of the 2016 Masters. Today Kaufman is one of golf's most recognizable voices, bringing the same insight and personality that made him a fan favorite as a player. At PreSwing Golf, Kaufman records the tips golfers hear before each shot and continues to contribute to new features as the platform grows.
Benny Alon founded PreSwing Golf and serves as Chairman. He led Israel's Liga Leumit in scoring in 1974 while playing for Hapoel Haifa, then spent three seasons with the Chicago Sting of the North American Soccer League. He later built a career in large event business operations tied to global events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, working with brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, and Anheuser-Busch. At PreSwing Golf, he leads business development and partner relationships and sets the company's commercial direction.
Scott Blanford is Co-Founder and CEO of PreSwing Golf, responsible for product, platform, and day to day execution. He has spent more than 30 years building software, from enterprise systems to consumer mobile applications, leading products from first concept through release and support. Earlier in his career he served as Director of Merchandising for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Coyotes. At PreSwing Golf, he owns the product roadmap and the integration of voice and AI across the PreSwing app.
Ross Berlin has spent more than four decades in the sports industry, including 24 years with the PGA TOUR, where he served as Senior Vice President of Player Relations. His career includes working as Senior Vice President of Venues for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, developing commercial opportunities for the host club (Valderrama) at the 1997 Ryder Cup, and representing Michelle Wie as her agent at William Morris. Subsequently, Berlin was asked by TGL co-founders Mike McCarley, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy to construct the player roster and equitably allocate the players to the six initial teams at TGL. At PreSwing Golf, Berlin leads athlete and partner relationships, bringing tour professionals into the platform and guiding the company's relationships across golf's governing bodies and corporate partners.
Justin, a former PGA Teacher of the Year, curates and validates every tip and drill in PreSwing. His award- winning coaching expertise guarantees that all audio guidance aligns with modern teaching techniques and remains accessible for golfers of every skill level.
