Ernie’s Management

Chubby Chandler and his ISM team
International Sports Management (ISM) was set-up by Chubby Chandler, himself a Tour Professional for 15 years, and is now established as one of the most successful sports management companies in the world. It looks after the interests of Ernie Els and more than 50 other professional tour players including Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Simon Dyson, Jeev Milkha Singh, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley. The ISM Group also manages a stable of top international cricketers including England stars Andrew Flintoff, Michael Vaughan, Marcus Trescothick and Steve Harmison.

Chubby (pictured right) explains the secret of the company's success and why golfers continue to be drawn to its stable. "For a young player earning a living in golf, life is a minefield. There are more mistakes to be made, not all of them on the golf course, than can possibly be imagined," Chubby explains. "I had 15 years of it and believe me, I made all the mistakes - at least twice! That's why I started a management company. I know the pitfalls and it is my job now to help others to avoid them. By smoothing out the administrative and marketing difficulties for a player, he can concentrate on his game without outside worries. And that is essential if he is to be successful."

Chubby goes on to say, "The quality of player in the International Sports Management stable and results that we are achieving shows that our philosophy is right for them. When I started the firm we were a small family with four players. We have grown, but I don't want to lose the feeling of being a family. It is working nicely."

Contact
International Sports Management Ltd,
Cherry Tree Farm,
Cherry Tree Lane,
Rostherne,
Cheshire,
WA14 3RZ
England

Email: ism@sportism.net
Telephone: + 44 (0) 1565 832 100
Facsimile: + 44 (0) 1565 832 200
Website: www.sportism.net