Doug Egly has been named as General Manager; Andrea Knox, Director of Golf; Bryan Richard, Head Golf Professional; and Jay Mullen, Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Black Diamond Ranch, the Lecanto, Fla.-based resort recently acquired by Escalante Golf, has named Doug Egly, General Manager; Andrea Knox, Director of Golf; Bryan Richard, Head Golf Professional; and Jay Mullen, Director of Golf Course Maintenance.

Egly has held management positions at several Florida and Texas clubs, including Waterlefe Golf and River Club (Bradenton, Fla.).

Knox, a veteran instructor with 28 years of professional teaching experience, was the General Manager at King’s Gate Golf Club (Port Charlotte, Fla.).

Prior to Black Diamond Ranch, Richard was General Manager at Orchard Ridge Country Club (Fort Wayne, Ind.), a fellow Escalante course. He has also served in a variety of positions at several Florida clubs, including Director of Golf at Waterlefe.

Mullen also comes to Black Diamond from Waterlefe, where as Superintendent he implemented a variety of programs that improved the club’s conditioning and playability.