Welcome to the July 2024 issue of General Managers Monthly, brought to you by PGA Magazine. This publication provides timely and relevant information about many aspects of general management by speaking to and collaborating with PGA of America General Managers and industry experts from across the country.
Andrew Peterson, the 2008 Southern Texas PGA Section Player Development Award winner, 2010 Section Merchandiser of the Year for Resort Facilities and President and CEO of Alamo City Golf Trail in San Antonio, Texas.
Steven Driggers, the PGA of America General Manager at Anniston (AL) Country Club, highlights a Thursday night 9-hole game that has generated golf shop sales, F&B revenue and camaraderie among his members.
Brendon Elliott, PGA, the Executive Director, Owner and Coach at Little Linksters Golf Academy, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in junior golf. He discusses what’s trending in coaching and technology to get the most out of your young students while providing an experience that keeps them playing for the long term.
Hannah Jugar, Ecologist at Great Ecology in San Diego, California, writes about the environmental and financial benefits of golf course sustainability, educating all of us on this vital industry topic.
Scott Delair, the PGA of America General Manager at Malone (NY) Golf Club, discusses how teamwork is the most important facet of any successful operation, meeting members’ expectations and the facility’s short- and long-term goals.
If you have stories to highlight, processes to share or questions to ask, reach out to me at vjmanginelli@pga.com, and I’ll shine a light on your topic. For your reference, all emailed publications are available on our PGA General Managers website www.PGAGeneralManagers.com.
We thank this group of PGA of America Golf Professionals and industry experts for sharing their time and knowledge and look forward to continually growing this collaborative resource. We also thank our partners in this endeavor – Avendra, Bioesque Solutions, Concert Golf Partners, E-Z-GO, Fiberbuilt, FlagD, Full Swing, Golf Genius Software, IZON Technology, Sister Bay Furniture, SKIM Turf Management, Technogym and The Cart Locker – for their continued support. All the best!