David Schaefer

David Schaefer has extensive experience in the field of communications, particularly in the sports, media, and technology industries. David currently holds the position of SVP, Communications at TMRW Sports, a venture founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley. In this role, they are responsible for leading global communications and overseeing the launch of TGL, an innovative team golf league.

Prior to joining TMRW Sports, Schaefer served as the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at deWiz Golf, where they led strategic communications, marketing, and commercialization for a groundbreaking wearable technology in the golf industry. David worked with global deWiz ambassadors such as Bryson DeChambeau, Annika Sörenstam, Henrik Stenson, Yuko Saso, and Vijay Singh.

Schaefer also founded their own company, Schaefer Solutions Group, where they served as Founder, CEO, and Chief Storyteller. Through this role, they provided strategic communication services to ambitious companies in the tech, media, and sports sectors. Some of their clients included TMRW Sports, deWiz Golf, and Zest.Golf.

Additionally, Schaefer worked as the Vice President of Communications at Golf Channel, where they played a key role in driving innovation and global communications strategies for NBC Sports Group's golf portfolio. David contributed to the growth of GOLF Channel's viewership and engagement, as well as the success of GOLFNOW, GOLFPASS, and GOLF Business Solutions.

Prior to Golf Channel, Schaefer gained valuable experience at Discovery Communications, LLC, where they held various roles in network communications and talent relations for networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Military Channel, and HD Theater. David was instrumental in launching Investigation Discovery, which became the fastest-growing network in the company.

In their most recent position, Schaefer serves as a Strategic Advisor for Zest.Golf's B2B Tee Time Channel Manager, further leveraging their expertise in the global golf industry.

David Schaefer attended Penn State University from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising & Public Relations.