Shoal Creek Makes Golf Digest's Second 100 Greatest Courses List

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Scott G. Sink is a Birmingham, Alabama-based insurance executive who leverages 35 years of experience to deliver service property and casualty insurance programs for electric and gas utilities and merchant power companies through his role as practice leader of the energy and marine division at McGriff, Seibels & Williams. Outside of his professional pursuits, Scott G. Sink is an avid golfer who belongs to Shoal Creek Golf Club.

Originally designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1977, Shoal Creek is a 7,400-yard, par-72 course that has hosted the PGA Championship on two occasions. The course recently received recognition from Golf Digest as the 118th-best course in the United States in its annual rankings for 2019. The course's previous ranking was No. 106 and its highest-ever ranking, achieved in 1985-86, was No. 14. It has been included in the publication's America's 100 Greatest or America's Second 100 Greatest ever since 1981.

Due to alterations made by Nicklaus and Jim Lipe in 2016, the course is now devoid of its signature fairway bunkers, which were replaced by groups of smaller sand traps, and features different green layouts. The remodeled course was the host site of the 2018 U.S. Women's Open.

The 1990 PGA Championship at Shoal Creek

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A resident of Birmingham, AL, Scott G. Sink is an experienced utility insurance executive who has served as senior executive vice president at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc since 1994. An avid golfer, Scott G. Sink is a member of Old Overton Club and Shoal Creek Golf Club.

Since it opened in 1977, Shoal Creek has hosted several major golf tournaments, including the Jerry Pate's National Intercollegiate event in 1994 won by a Standford University team led by Tiger Woods. It also hosted two PGA Championship events, with the most recent occurring in 1990. 

The 1990 PGA Championship was won by "the other Australian" Wayne Grady. One of the favorites entering the event was Australian Greg Norman, who finished tied for 19th and was in his private jet by the time Grady won the tournament. Grady, boosted by a second-round score of 67, won the four-round tournament with a combined score of 282, finishing three shots ahead of second-place finisher Fred Couples. He won $225,000 while Couples took home $135,000. 

The victory at Shoal Creek provided redemption for Grady, who squandered a final-round lead at the British Open the year prior. It was his second career victory and, while he continued playing on the PGA Tour until 2002, he never won another tournament.

Tips for Visiting Paris on a Budget

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Scott G. Sink draws upon more than 30 years of experience in his role as senior executive vice president and practice leader for the energy and marine division at the Birmingham, Alabama-based McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. An avid traveler, Scott G. Sink enjoys visiting foreign countries with his family and counts Paris, France as one of his favorite destinations. 

Although Paris is regarded as a lavish city renowned for its palace hotels and gourmet restaurants, it is possible to visit the French capital on a budget. For starters, it's possible to find relatively cheap airfare if you book at least six months in advance. Resources like TripAdvisor and Epinions can also be useful in securing flight and hotel vacation packages. Once in the city, consider using public transportation. For instance, a 10-pack of metro tickets cost less than 15 Euro and can be used to travel throughout the city and its nearest suburbs as well as Disneyland and Versailles.

If you are so inclined to eat at reputable restaurants, stand and eat at the bar rather than wait for a table as sitting down to eat often comes with a surcharge. Eating outside at a patisserie or boulangerie is another alternative. 

In regard to lodging, consider more affordable districts outside of the heart of the city where it's possible to purchase rooms for as little as 28 Euro per night. Some hostels even include breakfast, which can help you save your money for attractions or other dining options later in the day. 

Paris boasts numerous free attractions, including Sacre Couer and the Notre Dame Cathedral. There's also free annual events like the Paris Music Festival, Open-Air Cinema at La Villette, and European Heritage Days.

Georgia Bulldogs Football Team’s Top Career Records

With a bachelor’s degree in insurance and risk management, insurance professional Scott G. Sink serves the Birmingham-based McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., as senior executive vice president. In that role, he oversees more than 60 professionals in the energy and marine division. On a personal note, Scott G. Sink is a big Georgia Bulldogs football fan.

The Georgia Bulldogs play in the NCAA Division 1, and some of football's greatest pro players wore a Georgia Bulldogs uniform in college. Many of the former players set some impressive Bulldog records before advancing to the NFL.

1. David Pollack holds the record for the most career sacks, with 36 in four seasons with the team.

2. Herschel Walker is credited with the most career rushing yards at 5,259, also an SEC record.

3. Dominick Sanders, Bacarri Rambo, and Jake Scott share the record for all-time interceptions with 16. 

4. In four seasons with the Bulldogs, Aaron Murray has the most touchdowns with 137.

5. Cited as the Bulldogs’ tackle machine, Ben Zambiasi has the most career tackles with 467 in four seasons.

6. Terrence Edwards holds the record for career receiving yards at 3,093.

Tips for Travelling in Rome

Birmingham, Alabama-based senior executive Scott Sink possesses more than 25 years of experience leading the Energy & Marine Division of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, a firm that specializes in developing insurance solutions for multiple industries. Outside of work, Scott Sink spends much of his time traveling overseas with his family. Some of their previous destinations include Okinawa, Japan, Paris, France, and Rome, Italy.

To truly enjoy a visit to Rome, visitors should employ the following tips in order to have the best experience.

1. Avoid Peak Travel Season. Rome attracts more than 4 million tourists every year, resulting in large crowds at many of the city’s most notable landmarks. However, visitor numbers fall during March, April, and August, making it an ideal time to travel. Additionally, crowds are sparser around outdoor attractions, such as the famed Trevi Fountain in the early morning or late evening.

2. Buy Tickets in Advance. Without proper planning, visitors may find themselves waiting in line for museum tickets for four or more hours. Many companies offer online tickets that include a skip-the-line option, where ticket holders can enter the attraction immediately with a tour group. Similarly, tickets for public buses should be bought in advance at designated convenience stores rather than while boarding.

3. Wear Comfortable Footwear. Rome is an extremely walkable city, but due to the prevalence of cobblestones, tourists without proper footwear can risk injury. The best options are sneakers or walking sandals with thick soles that can provide adequate support and absorb impact.

An Overview of RIMS 2019

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Scott G. Sink currently serves as the senior executive vice president of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc,. in Birmingham, Alabama. As vice president, Scott G. Sink manages the firm’s property and casualty insurance programs for the energy industry. 

Mr. Sink has been named the top producer at his firm five times, and regularly attends the Risk and Insurance Managers Society (RIMS) Conference to supplement his professional work. A nonprofit organization, RIMS advocates for, engages, and educates risk management professionals. Currently, the organization represents over 10,000 practitioners across the globe. 

The RIMS annual conference offers an opportunity for members of the organization to network with one another and visit with over 4,000 exhibitors. Attendees have access to educational workshops that range from cyber and technology risk to career development and claims management. Moreover, the event features over 300 expert speakers and activist Billie Jean King. The 2019 RIMS conference is scheduled for April 28, 2019, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Massachusetts.

For additional information on RIMS 2019, including a full session schedule, visit www.rims.org.

An Overview of the Georgia Bulldog's Recent Dominance

Veteran executive Scott G. Sink has 25 years of experience at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama. He serves the insurance firm as the senior executive vice president and practice leader in the energy and marine division. Scott G. Sink enjoys spending time with his family and supporting sports at the University of Georgia, his children’s alma mater, particularly the Georgia Bulldogs football program.

The Georgia Bulldogs football team has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s most successful, dating back to its inception in 1902. The program has won 31 bowl games and has enjoyed a number of dominant periods, most recently in the early 2000s. Between 2002 and 2005, under the leadership of head coach Mark Richt, the Bulldogs established a 44-9 record, including a 13-1 2002 season. The Bulldogs went 3-1 in bowl play during this time, taking the Sugar Bowl, Capital One Bowl, and Outback Bowl.

Aside from a handful of lackluster seasons, the Bulldogs have continued their winning ways in recent years. The 2017 and 2018 seasons resulted in 13-2 and 11-3 records, respectively, and saw the program take home the 2017 Rose Bowl.

The Impressive NFL Career of Todd Gurley

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia, Scott G. Sink is an experienced insurance professional who has served as the senior executive vice president of insurance company McGriff, Seibels & Williams since 1994. Although he now resides in Birmingham, Alabama, Scott G. Sink remains a passionate fan of his alma mater's football team. 

Dozens of University of Georgia alumni are in the National Football League (NFL), but few have been as impactful as Todd Gurley. A 24-year-old native of Baltimore, Maryland, Gurley registered 3,285 rushing yards, 615 receiving yards, and 42 touchdowns over the course of 30 games with the Bulldogs from 2012 to 2014. He was selected 10th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. 

Gurley was named the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2015 after he registered 1,106 rushing yards and 188 receiving yards to go along with 10 touchdowns. He had an off year in 2016 but has been one of the league's best running backs in the two seasons since. 

Gurley led the league in rushing touchdowns with 13 in 2017, when he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year. He has already matched that number through the first 11 games of the 2018 season. He also led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage (2,093) in 2017 and is leading in that category once again this season with 1,484 combined rushing and receiving yards.

Georgia Bulldogs Sophomore QB Jake Fromm Excelling in 2018

With more than 30 years of relevant experience, insurance professional Scott G. Sink serves as the senior executive vice president for the Birmingham, Alabama-based insurance company McGriff, Seibels & Williams. Scott G. Sink earned a bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia. He remains a passionate fan of the university's football team.

Through the first 12 weeks of the 2018 season, the University of Georgia Bulldogs boasted a win-loss record of 11-1, thanks in part to the performance of sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm. Building upon a freshman year in which he had 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, Fromm has improved in nearly every statistical category. 

Fromm has a passing percentage of 69.1 and has already matched his touchdown total from last year. Moreover, he has an improved quarterback rating of 179.4, and with three games remaining, he is within 400 yards of outperforming his total passing yards from last season.

The 20-year-old helped Georgia win the SEC Championship last season and guided his team all the way to the College Football Playoff Championship Game. His mental fortitude was tested earlier this season in a lackluster performance in a 36-16 loss to LSU, but Fromm has since guided his team to victories over Auburn and Kentucky, among other high-profile teams.

Tips for a Better Travel Experience in Rome

The recipient of a bachelor's degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia, Scott G. Sink has served as senior executive vice president of Birmingham, Alabama's McGriff, Seibels & Williams since 1994. When he isn't working, Scott G. Sink enjoys traveling with his family and counts Rome, Italy, as one of his favorite destinations.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and you certainly can't see all the sights you might want to in a single day, either. That's why it's important to prioritize what you want to see and do while you're there, especially if your stay will only be a week-long or shorter. One of the more prominent tourist attractions in the city is the Colosseum, but it can take hours waiting in line just to see the ruins of its lower levels. Instead, you can ignore the crowds and still look upon it in awe from a distance while saving your time for other experiences.

If you are set on doing tours of well-known landmarks such as the Pantheon or the Vatican, visit late in the afternoon or first thing in the morning. Similarly, the Trevi Fountain is almost always crowded, but it will be less busy later in the evening. The Sistine Chapel is best viewed just before closing, as at this time the artificial lighting is shut off and the paintings on its ceiling can be viewed in natural light as originally intended. Other lesser known attractions and areas worth visiting include the Testaccio neighborhood, the Vatican gardens, Santa Maria della Vittoria, and the catacombs near Villa Ada.

Old Overton Club - Renowned Alabama Golf Venue

Scott G. Sink brings more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry to his role as senior executive vice president at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama. When not busy leading the insurance brokerage firm’s 60-person Energy and Marine Division, Scott G. Sink is an avid golfer who has played all over the world, and at local venues such as Old Overton Club.

Old Overton Club sits southeast of Birmingham in the heavily wooded hills of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Built on the site of a former strip mine, the picturesque course is the product of a collaboration between Jerry Pate and Tom Fazio, who together incorporated several aspects of the local topography in their design. A rock wall comes into play on the 426-yard fourth hole, while Lake Overton presents a challenge to golfers on several of the back nine holes.

Since opening in 1993, Old Overton has garnered acclaim from publications like Golf Digest, which recognized the club as having the eighth-best course in Alabama for 2017-18. Outside of golf, Old Overton offers activities such as swimming, tennis, and dining.

The Namesakes of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business

Before beginning his career in the insurance industry, Scott G. Sink earned a BBA in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia (UGA). The father of two UGA alumni, Scott G. Sink supports his alma mater as a member of the Alumni Board of the Terry College of Business.

For more than a century, the Terry College of Business has focused on providing students with a quality business education. Founded in 1912 as the School of Commerce, the school adopted its current name in 1991 following a sizable, record-breaking gift from C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry.

A 1939 graduate of UGA, C. Herman Terry enjoyed a successful career in insurance that saw him build Dependable Insurance Co. into a major corporation. Prior to his death in 1998, he gave back to his alma mater as a UGA Foundation emeritus trustee.

Mary Virginia Terry, a UGA Arch Foundation emeritus trustee, has a long history of providing significant support to education. Over the years, UGA has presented Mrs. Terry with the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award and recognized her with its highest honor, an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

The generosity of the Terry family has fundamentally transformed the Terry College of Business. Through the family’s financial assistance, the college has awarded scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, upgraded its facilities, and taken other steps aimed at raising the quality of its business education.

Scotland’s Best Golf Courses

Birmingham, Alabama-based energy insurance executive Scott G. Sink has worked with McGriff, Seibels & Williams since 1994. Scott G. Sink, one of the firm’s top producers, is a golf enthusiast who cites Scotland as his favorite golf destination. 

Scotland is home to over 500 golf courses, and many are considered among the best in the world. Here are some of the most notable Scottish courses for golfers of all levels.

St. Andrews - Golf has been played on this historic course for over 500 years. This history combined with the course’s notoriously challenging bunkers attracts golfers from around the world.

Muirfield - Located in East Lothian, known as the sunniest corner of Scotland, Muirfield has welcomed novice and professional golfers to its 7,245 yard course since the late 1800s. As of 2010, 42 championships had been held on the legendary course.

Kingsbarns - At just over 18 years old, Kingsbarns is one of Scotland’s newest courses. The course snakes along the rugged coast of the North Sea and offers breathtaking views.

Brit Crowned First USGA Senior Women’s Open Champion

Senior executive Scott G. Sink oversees the Energy & Marine Division of Birmingham, Alabama insurance brokerage firm McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. Scott G. Sink possesses a BBA in risk management and insurance, and has nearly three decades of experience creating solutions with casualty insurance programs. Beyond his work in the insurance industry, he is an avid golfer and member of two local golf clubs, one of which hosted the U.S. Golf Association’s (USGA) Women’s Open in 2018.

The USGA organized its first tournament exclusively for women over 50 in 2018. The U.S. Senior Women’s Open invited 120 players with handicaps of 7.4 or better to complete for 50 slots. The championship round took place at the Chicago Golf Club.

British golfer Laura Davies beat out runner-up American Juli Inkster by 10 strokes to claim the championship title. Laura Davies has over 80 professional wins under her belt, including 20 LGPA tours.

The 2019 U.S. Senior Open is scheduled to run for three days in May and will be held at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in North Carolina.

A Brief History of the Louvre

Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Scott G. Sink serves as senior executive vice president of the energy and marine division at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. In addition to his professional pursuits, Scott G. Sink enjoys traveling. He and his family have visited several locations around the world, including Paris, France.

With 8.1 million visitors per year, the Musee du Louvre in Paris is the most visited museum in the world. The Louvre houses some of the world’s most recognizable pieces of art including Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix. Well-known sculptures from antiquity such as the Winged Victory of Samothrace and Venus de Milo also reside in the Louvre.

The Louvre itself has an extensive history. Originally commissioned in 1190 by Philippe Auguste, the building was intended to be a strategic garrison to defend the city against Viking raiders. The building served as a fortress for many years until the sixteenth century, when King Francois began to use the structure as a residence. He began a series of renovations and building projects that continued for centuries.

Louis XIV transformed the Louvre into a center for the arts when he began housing the royal academies of architecture, science, painting, and sculpture in the building. There, scholars and artists gathered to further their crafts, exhibit their work, and conduct important studies. 

During the French Revolution and in the years following, the Louvre developed into a museum for the public. For the first time, all citizens were able to see the royal collections as well as a number of works seized from the nobility. In later years, during the reign of Napoleon, additional antiquities were added to the museum.

During the late 20th century, the Musee du Louvre was completely renovated and reorganized. As a part of this process, artwork completed after 1820 moved to the Musee D’Orsay. I.M. Pei’s iconic glass pyramid was added in 1989, creating a new entrance that could accommodate the Louvre’s visitors.

The RIMS Annual Conference and Exhibition

For nearly 25 years, Scott G. Sink has managed 60 employees as senior executive vice president and practice leader of the energy and marine division at McGriff, Seibels and Williams, Inc. In addition to his work at the firm, Scott G. Sink attends relevant industry meetings, such as the annual Risk and Insurance Management Conference.

The Risk Management Society (RIMS) provides insurance professionals with a depth of resources and services, including the RIMS Annual Conference and Exhibition. Designed to showcase the latest offerings from trusted industry partners and vendors, the conference also provides RIMS members with opportunities to exchange information with peers and potential leads, network, and hold meetings with existing clients. The annual event regularly draws an excess of 9,500 attendees, not to mention a number of special guest speakers.

The 2019 RIMS Annual Conference and Exhibition has been scheduled for the end of April in Boston, Massachusetts. Insurance professionals can learn more about the upcoming event and review sessions from past conferences by visiting www.rims.org.

Georgia Bulldogs an Early Favorite to Win National Football Title

An insurance executive, Scott G. Sink brings more than three decades of experience to his position as a senior executive vice president with McGriff, Seibels, and Williams in Birmingham, Alabama. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Scott G. Sink enjoys following the Georgia Bulldogs football team.

Coming off a stellar season that saw the football team fall just short in a heartbreaking national championship game, the Bulldogs are considered one of the early favorites to win the 2018 national title. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) projections, as of April 2018, the Bulldogs are ranked No. 3 in the country, behind top-ranked Clemson University and second-ranked University of Alabama.

According to the FPI projections, the Bulldogs are favored in each of their 12 regular-season games in the 2018 season, and it seems likely that Georgia and Alabama will meet in the SEC conference title game, setting up a rematch of a contest won by the Bulldogs in 2017. Though Georgia is ranked behind Alabama in the national rankings, ESPN prognosticates that Georgia will win the SEC conference title.

An Overview of Alabama’s Shoal Creek Golf Course

An insurance industry executive with more than three decades of experience, Scott G. Sink serves as senior executive vice president of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., in Birmingham, Alabama. In his free time, Scott G. Sink enjoys playing golf. His favorite courses include Alabama’s Shoal Creek.

Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, Shoal Creek is an 18-hole golf course that opened in 1977. Since then, the property has hosted several major golfing events, including US Amateur and Junior Amateur Tournaments and two PGA Championships. The course also will host the 73rd US Women’s Open Championship in 2018.

The 7,154-yard Shoal Creek course sits on 1,550 acres in the southern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Highlights of the course include a series of challenging par-5 holes with well-protected greens. With background views of the Double Oak Mountain, the 190-yard, par-3 fifth hole is also memorable.

Over the last three decades, Shoal Creek has received praise from golfers and golf publications. Golf Digest recently ranked Shoal Creek at the top of its 2017-18 list of Best Golf Courses in Alabama.

UGA Terry College of Business Enters Final Phase of New Construction

Scott G. Sink has worked in the insurance industry since 1984. For the past 24 years, he has served McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc., where he is now the senior executive vice president. Prior to launching his career, Scott G. Sink earned a bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia. He continues to stay connected to his alma mater as an alumni board member of the school’s Terry College of Business. 

In 2013, the Terry College of Business launched its “Building Terry” campaign to raise funds for new facilities and academic improvements. The campaign has exceeded its $90-million goal and advanced through the first two phases of a construction project to build its new 305,000-square-foot Business Learning Community. 

Along with new classrooms and labs, the Business Learning Community features new common areas, faculty and staff offices, and a number of student spaces, including an undergraduate commons and a career services center. After completing phase two of the project in 2017, the Terry College of Business began working on the third and final phase, which will add two new buildings of classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2019.

2018 AEGIS Policyholders' Conference

An experienced insurance executive, Scott G. Sink heads the energy and marine division at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, where he leads a team that provides insurance programs for utility and power companies. Throughout his career, Scott G. Sink has attended numerous industry conferences, such as the annual AEGIS conference.

A top company in the field of mutual insurance, AEGIS encompasses a diverse range of policyholders across the continent. Every year, the company holds its annual Policyholders' Conference to support these members with education and networking opportunities.

The 2018 AEGIS Policyholders' Conference will take place from July 16th through 19th, with registration beginning in May. Beginning with a reception at the historic Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Chicago, the event will provide four full days of talks from notable speakers, breakout sessions, and other learning opportunities at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center. Guests can also participate in a range of tours and recreational activities highlighting Chicago's cultural offerings.