WE ARE FA INITIATIVE

Our Thesis

The goal of FA Initiative is to identify, sign, and support players and influencers with high charisma on all golf tours.

FA Initiative is the passion project of Sam Grossman and other golf loving investors who decided to pool their resources and vast business experience to promote players and influencers they feel exemplify the qualities in the FAI: Family, Integrity, Humanity and Quality. Grossman will use his value-add strategies, concepts, and experience he used and learned with real estate to help add value to golf professionals and influencers.

Some ways FAI will help players, influencers and their respective brands is through profit sharing of custom merchandise, social media management, representation opportunities, travel concierge, financial management and VIP Pro-AM opportunities.

Patrick Flavin grew up in Highwood, IL and graduated from Highland Park High School. Played collegiately at Miami University (Ohio) where I had success including setting the record for most wins (8) and lowest career scoring average in school history. 

In 2023, I had full status on the Korn Ferry Tour and competed in 24 events. I had four top 25 finishes during the season. I also served on the Korn Ferry Tour Player Advisory Council. 

David Kocher

PGA PROFESSIONAL

David Kocher is a professional golfer based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. He turned professional after his graduation from the University of Maryland in May of 2018.

Accomplished Golfer — throughout his college career, David won many tournaments and accolades. He is now bringing his winning ways to his pro career. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys the Panthers and Hornets games where he is a season ticket holder.

Gregory Odom Jr.

PGA PROFESSIONAL

Gregory Odom Jr., from Memphis Tennessee, was introduced to golf at the age of four when he would often accompany his father to the Irene Golf Course in Memphis.

In 2020, he was offered the opportunity to play with Howard University’s inaugural men’s golf team supported by NBA MVP Stephen Curry. Coach Sam Puryear recognized Gregory’s potential and ensured him that playing with Howard would provide the support and resources to reach the next level.

Former FA Initiative Members

Carly Booth

LET & LPGA Professional Golfer

She was rated the No. 1 junior in Europe after winning the European Junior Masters in 2007, the same year she lifted the Scottish Under-18 and Under-21 titles. At the end of 2009 aged 17, Carly she became the youngest ever Scot to qualify for the LET.

In 2008, she became the youngest player to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the 76-year history of the Curtis Cup, facing the Americans in the 35th staging of that match at St Andrews. She also played at the Junior Ryder Cup in 2006 and 2008 and won the Daily Telegraph Finals in 2007 and 2008.

Recognizable Achievements

Tipsport Czech Ladies Open Winner 2019, Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open Winner 2012, Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open Winner 2012, Dinard Ladies Open Winner 2012, Junior Ryder Cup 2006 & 2008, Curtis Cup 2008, Scottish Girls U18 Champion 2007 & 2008, Scottish U21 Winner 2007, Daily Telegraph Finals Winner 2007 & 2008, European Young Masters Winner 2007

Max McGreevy

PGA Professional Golfer

McGreevy was named to the All-Big 12 team in both 2016 and 2017 and was named a Division 1 PING All-America third teamer in 2016. The former Oklahoma golfer Max McGreevy has hit a career milestone securing a spot on the PGA Tour after passing the necessary points threshold on the Korn Ferry Tour.

The 26-year-old was a member of the Sooners from 2013-2017 and had a sensational collegiate career punctuated by being a key piece in Oklahoma’s run to the 2017 national title winning his matches in both the national semifinals as well as the national championship.

Recognizable Achievements

2021-2022: 2nd at Puerto Rico Open, 2021-2022: T5 at the Wyndham Championship, 2021-2022: T13: at the Barbasol Championship, 2020-2021: Won the Price Cutter Charity Championship, 2020-2021: 2nd at The 2021 Savannah Golf Classic, 2019: Won The Order Of Merit On PGA Tour China, 2019: Won The Guangzhou Open, 2017-2018: Member of The Web.Com Tour, 2017-2018: Qualified For The Canadian Tour While Still Attending The University Of Oklahoma, 2017-2018: 1 of Only 12 Players To Advance to Final Stage of Qualifying School.