The chief executive officer of Prolinks Sports in Blaine, Minnesota, Hollis Cavner serves as tournament director for several Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) championship events. The firm runs PGA TOUR contests in Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Minnesota, including the 3M Championship and the AT&T Championship. Additionally, Hollis Cavner develops golf outings and tournaments for those interested in offering a unique experience to their employees and customers. For example, he has arranged one-day tournaments consisting of 120 people at some of the nation’s top golf courses and three-day outings with golf icon Arnold Palmer.
Along with his responsibilities at Prolinks Sports, Hollis Cavner plays the game. In 2010, he earned entry into the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Considered the hardest pro-am to gain a spot in, this competition features numerous celebrities from all areas of entertainment as well as legendary golf figures. At the event, Hollis Cavner was teamed with professional golf’s KJ Choi and Phil Mickelson and placed second at the end of the first day. Finishing the event in 20th place at 24 under par, he considered it one of his all-time favorite golfing experiences.
