Dave Glod
Legend of the Links – 2002
Dave began working at the Village Links as a high school student in 1980. He continued working at the course as a key seasonal employee on the golf shop staff through 1987. Dave played golf at the Village Links as a junior golfer. He played golf for Glenbard South High School, the College of DuPage, and South Florida College. He won the Glen Ellyn Open three times in 1980, 1982 and 1983. While in high school, Dave began experimenting with fixing up golf clubs in his garage. He began doing repairs for the Village Links and other local golf courses. His business expanded and he founded Tour Edge, a company that offered club repair services in addition to manufacturing golf clubs. Today, Tour Edge is located in St. Charles, Illinois and has accounts world wide. In 2000, Golfweek Magazine recognized Dave as one of golf's most influential young executives, naming him to their list of "40 Under 40". Dave was one of three Glod brothers who worked at the Village Links in the 1980's. His brother Gordon, one of Tour Edge's first employees, also worked at the Links.