In addition to naming the Chicagoland public course as its best all-around property, Billy Casper Golf honored other top managers and clubs as part of its 30thanniversary celebration, including Danny Ackerman (Oglebay Resort & Conference Center) as GM of the Year and John Spiwak (Eastpointe Country Club) as Superintendent of the Year.
Oglebay Resort Launches Night Golf and FootGolf
As summer activities, the Wheeling, W. Va. property will be illuminating its Par-3 course after sunset on Fridays and Saturdays, and offering FootGolf every day. “Playing golf under the stars is a pretty magical experience,” said Danny Ackerman, the resort’s General Manager of Golf Operations.
Longaberger GC to Change Name to The Virtues GC in 2016
Four Virtues bought the Nashport, Ohio club in December 2013 and had the right to continue using the original name for two years under the terms of the sale. The new name refers to Plato’s four virtues of prudence, patience, fortitude and justice.
New Owner, Management Update Longaberger GC
Touchstone Golf has taken over day-to-day operations of the Nashport, Ohio property for new owner Four Virtues, but has kept the club’s original General Manager, Superintendent, Director of Events, and Executive Chef in place. In the meantime, the club will continue to operate under its current name, but will likely change it in 2015.
Longaberger Golf Club Readies for Big Week of Events
In addition to participating in “World’s Largest Golf Outing” on August 18, the Ohio club is planning a “play date” with Billy Casper on August 21.
PGA Pro Danny Ackerman Assumes Longaberger General Manager Post
Longaberger Golf Club, Nashport, Ohio, recently announced the promotion of Head Golf Professional Danny Ackerman to General Manager, effective immediately. Ackerman, who has led the golf operations team at Longaberger since the club opened in 1999, will guide all operations at the club, including golf operations and course management, food and beverage, banquets, clubhouse…