Burch Riber who was sports marketing pioneer has died at Sunday night, January 5, 2020 at the age of 87. He was a long time friend of the women’s game.
Burch Riber’s death was announced on Twitter via @LPGA
“Sports marketing pioneer Burch Riber passed away Sunday night at the age of 87. A longtime friend of the women’s game, Riber was tournament director of the @KPMGWomensPGA from 1978-89 & took the event to Kings Island, Ohio at a time when it needed a home. He will be sorely missed”
Sports marketing pioneer Burch Riber passed away Sunday night at the age of 87. A longtime friend of the women’s game, Riber was tournament director of the @KPMGWomensPGA from 1978-89 & took the event to Kings Island, Ohio at a time when it needed a home. He will be sorely missed pic.twitter.com/0oDD2mNY4f
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 8, 2020