The new entity will operate under the OB Sports banner.

Scottsdale-based firms, OB Sports Golf Management and Lyon Golf, announced that they will merge effective immediately. The new entity will operate under the OB Sports banner; and as part of the transaction, Mike Conner, managing partner of Lyon Golf, will join the executive team at OB Sports as Senior Vice-President of Operations. Scott Lyon will serve as a special advisor and consultant to the team.

OB Sports currently manages more than 37 courses throughout the United States. Their portfolio consists of public, private and resort facilities. Under the new structure, they will assume the management of the ASU Karsten Golf Course, with Mike Conner continuing to serve as the lead.