The National Club Association announced a new lineup of officers, including Kirk O. Reese, CCM, as NCA Chairman; Philip Kiester as Vice Chairman; Kevin Vitale, CCM, as Treasurer; Ted Benn as Secretary; and Thomas Gaston Jr., CCM, as Immediate Past Chairman.
San Diego Added for 2019 to GIS Lineup; Ihms Named New GCSAA President
The Golf Industry Show will continue its three-city rotation with Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego through the end of the decade, it was announced in Orlando. Also at this year’s show, Keith Ihms, CGCS, Director of Grounds Maintenance at the Country Club of Little Rock (Ark.), was elected President of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Chef’s Thoughts: Jonathan Jerusalmy
As one of only 350 Master French Chefs in the world, Jonathan Jerusalmy is responsible for overseeing the concept and design of culinary operations at Georgia’s Sea Island Resort.
Premier Aerials Offers Digital Library
The Denver-based aerial photography company that produces high-resolution stills and HD fly-throughs for golf courses, is now offering images for licensing and/or purchasing through its complete Golf Aerial Library. Clubs featured in the library include The Olympic Club, Cypress Point Club and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Section Award Winners Announced for Northern California PGA
Nineteen professionals and managers will be honored at the group’s annual meeting in December, including Len Dumas, General Manager of Contra Costa CC, and Pat Finlen, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations, The Olympic Club.
Mira Vista G&CC Partners with Arnold Palmer Golf Management
The Century Golf Partners-owned management company has entered into a long-term lease agreement with the equity members of the El Cerrito, Calif., property. Mira Vista features a recently renovated 18-hole golf course with practice facilities and pro shop, a 1920s English Tudor Revival clubhouse with a banquet room that seats up to 250, and the Vista Deck, which provides a panorama view of San Francisco.
Hiddenbrooke GC Selects Billy Casper Golf
The Vallejo, Calif., upscale daily-fee property has tapped the management firm to help it build “private club-like golf and lifestyle experiences [and take the club] to the next level.”
Judge Awards Attorneys’ Fees, Costs in Sharp Park GC Case
Six environmental groups that filed a lawsuit seeking to protect two imperiled species at the Pacifica, Calif., golf course are receiving $386,000 for attorneys’ fees and costs, even though the suit was dismissed. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said she granted the partial award because the plaintiffs achieved “some success” by speeding up the city’s process of obtaining permission from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for incidental harm of the species.
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Sunday, March 10 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Arrival/Registration 6 p.m. Opening reception and sit-down, plated dinner. Welcoming remarks and sponsor recognition: Dan Ramella, President, C&RB Keynote Address: Reports of Fine Dining’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated (and Other Myths About Club Cuisine) Presented by: Jeff McFadden, CCM, General Manager, The Union League, Philadelphia, Pa. Monday,…
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
March 10-12, 2013 Grand Hyatt Denver Taking F&B to New Heights C&RB’s 5th Annual Chef to Chef Conference Denver, Colo., March 10-12, 2013 Making the most creative chefs in the culinary industry even more creative. Today’s club chefs are probably the most flexible, creative chefs in the culinary profession. They have to provide food for…
Land of Plenty
With plentiful natural resources, including ranch-raised USDA beef, local produce and a robust wine region, Greenhorn Creek Resort and CAMPS Restaurant appeal to locals, members and tourists to keep the rural destination bustling. By Brandi Shaffer, Associate Editor Greenhorn Creek Resort, in the heart of Sierra Nevada Gold Country in Angels Camp, Calif., has what…
Plan to Close Sharp Park Golf Course Proposed by San Francisco Supervisor
A city supervisor’s plan would shut down the historic Alister MacKenzie-designed course and have the land managed by the National Park Service.