Beef Continues Reign as Official Protein of the 2021 Sanford International PGA Tournament of Champions

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) is proud to announce that PGA Golfers, John Daly and Rich Beem will be joining Celebrity Chef Justin Warner as official judges at the upcoming Grillin on the Green event. The event will headline the Sanford International Saturday, September 18, 2021 evening activities with an approximate 6:00 p.m. start time. Spectators are welcome to attend and will have the chance to win 10 competition travel grills at the conclusion of the event.

Back by popular demand, the Grillin on the Green Burger Battle brings media partners and ranchers from across the state to battle it out at the grill for top honors as the Official Sanford International Burger Battle Champions. Attendees can expect representation from Midco Sports, Keloland TV, Dakota News Now, NewsCenter1, WNAX, Paulsen Marketing, Townsquare Media, Golf Channel, Par Caterers, Sanford Media, as well as the following SD Beef Industry Council partner organizations as they bring the ranchers: SD Farm Bureau, SD Beef Breeds Council, SD Cattlemen’s, SD Stockgrowers, SD Livestock Auction Markets, SD Farmers Union, SD Cattlewomen, SD Cattlemen’s Auxiliary, These organizations make up the SDBIC and play a huge role in guiding South Dakota’s Beef Checkoff program.

SDBIC Executive Director, Suzy Geppert is excited to have PGA Golfers, John Daly and Rich Beem join the Grillin’ on the Green Burger Battle this year. “This event is always a fun way to allow our consumers an opportunity to experience not only our product, but the beef community. We are excited to have John and Rich joining Justin as official guests of the event and I encourage Sanford International attendees to stop by the Ranch and visit with our SD Beef farmers and ranchers about their commitment to providing a high-quality protein for not only their families, but families all across the United States.”

We welcome everyone to join us on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at “The Ranch” found near the 17th hole at the Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for this year’s Grillin on the Green Burger Battle!

The South Dakota Beef Industry Council works on behalf of South Dakota beef producers through the $1 Beef Checkoff program.