8AM GOLF EVENTS

8AM Golf Events is powered by the full strength of the 8AM portfolio, guided by visionary leadership and brought to life by a passionate, expert team. This combination fuels our ability to create unforgettable experiences, deliver seamless sponsor integration, and set the standard for world-class golf events. Every success is driven by collaboration, creativity, and a relentless focus on excellence.

Meet the Team

  • DEREK OAKEY

    DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

  • JORDAN WHYTE

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

  • OLIVER TUBB

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

The Power Behind 8AM GOLF.

  • Howard Milstein

    CHAIRMAN

    Howard Milstein is a philanthropist and golf entrepreneur. Starting in 2007, Jack Nicklaus selected him as his partner to ensure his legacy and institutionalize the Nicklaus brand. Subsequently he has added numerous holdings to his golf activities all operated under 8AM Golf. He loves the game of golf and all it stands for. He has dedicated these businesses to helping golfers enjoy the game more and to celebrating the great game of golf. As Chairman of 8AM Golf, Howard oversees The Nicklaus Companies, GOLF Magazine, GOLF.com, True Spec Golf, Miura, GolfLogix, Fairway Jockey, Club Conex and Chirp Golf.

  • Hoyt McGarity

    PRESIDENT

    Hoyt was a stand-out collegiate golfer at Lynn University and played competitively on various professional tours. He co-founded Modern Golf in 2011, a Canadian club fitting company, then became CEO of True Spec Golf in 2014, a brand agnostic club fitting company. In 2017, Hoyt assumed the role of President and CEO of Miura Golf. Soon after, Howard Milstein acquired True Spec and GOLF and consolidated his golf investments into a holding company, 8AM Golf, where Hoyt became President. His role includes creating, communicating, and implementing 8AM’s vision, mission and direction. Hoyt has created synergies and efficiencies throughout 8AM and pursues the highest quality everywhere

  • Justin Timberlake

    PARTNER

    Justin is an investor and partner in 8AM Golf and leads creative initiatives across the 8AM portfolio of brands. As a songwriter, performer, actor and producer, Justin embodies effortless cool and is a globally recognized tastemaker. He's one of the best-selling music artists in history and is also an avid accomplished golfer. Justin's partnership with 8AM Golf will deepen his already-profound and rich interest in the sport of golf.

8AM Golf is owned by Emigrant Bank and oversees all Emigrant’s golf related assets.

Emigrant Bank is the largest family owned and operated US Bank. It is owned by the Milstein family, led by Howard P. Milstein, who is the Chairman and CEO of the Bank and also the Chairman of 8AM Golf.

Emigrant offers diverse financial services, including fine arts lending, sports franchise financing, and wealth management.

8AM has been developed not only as a standalone business, but also as a compliment to the wealth management and other specialty financial service lines of business operated by Emigrant. Its business model, like Emigrant’s, is to focus on the best products, brands, and people in its business segment and accordingly optimize profitability.

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