CELEBRATION - Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which owns and operates five golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has launched Fairways for Warriors, a 10-week program of intensive golf instruction to help wounded military veterans and their families.
Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for Celebration Golf Management, said the Organization is offering the free intensive golf course instruction on Saturdays at one of its five clubs: Celebration Golf Club at Celebration, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Legends Golf Club and Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont, and Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere.
Nairn said eight veterans have already joined the Fairways for Warriors program and he is expecting more veterans with their families at each event.
Fairways for Warriors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company focused on providing golf to wounded warriors. Tom Underdown is president, Bob Hurley and Alan Darty are directors. Visit http://www.fairwaysforwarriors.org/ for additional information.
“Golf professionals from each of our golf academies at each of our courses are providing the instruction for this wonderful organization,” Nairn said.
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For more information about this press release contact: Kenny Nairn, Scottish PGA Golf Professional / EVP of Golf Celebration Golf Management 407-566-9877; knairn@celebrationgolf.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Celebration Golf Management Makes Major Appointments at Legends, Kings Ridge, Stoneybrook West Golf Clubs
CELEBRATION, Fla. – Legends Golf Club in Clermont has appointed Jason Morris Golf Superintendent.
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, which manages and owns Legends Golf Club, said Morris has 17 years of golf experience and six years in golf course management and maintenance. Morris formerly served as superintendent at Kings Ridge Golf Club, also in Clermont.
At the same time, Garrote promoted Chad Ferguson Golf Superintendent at Kings Ridge. Ferguson has three years of experience with Celebration Golf Management as a mechanic and was most recently the assistant superintendent at Stoneybrook West Golf Club. He replaced outgoing golf superintendent Jason Morris, who was promoted to golf superintendent at Legends.
Garrote also promoted Chris Howell to Events Manager at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden. Howell has 12 years of experience in the golf industry, the last three as a member of the golf course staff at Legends.
Nick Hall was promoted to Lead Merchandise Supervisor at Legends Golf Course. Hall, who has three years of experience in golf – one year with Celebration Golf Management – formerly served as a member of the golf course staff at Stoneybrook West.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, which manages and owns Legends Golf Club, said Morris has 17 years of golf experience and six years in golf course management and maintenance. Morris formerly served as superintendent at Kings Ridge Golf Club, also in Clermont.
At the same time, Garrote promoted Chad Ferguson Golf Superintendent at Kings Ridge. Ferguson has three years of experience with Celebration Golf Management as a mechanic and was most recently the assistant superintendent at Stoneybrook West Golf Club. He replaced outgoing golf superintendent Jason Morris, who was promoted to golf superintendent at Legends.
Garrote also promoted Chris Howell to Events Manager at Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden. Howell has 12 years of experience in the golf industry, the last three as a member of the golf course staff at Legends.
Nick Hall was promoted to Lead Merchandise Supervisor at Legends Golf Course. Hall, who has three years of experience in golf – one year with Celebration Golf Management – formerly served as a member of the golf course staff at Stoneybrook West.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Stoneybrook West Golf Club renovates bunkers to the tune of $50,000
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden recently completed a $50,000 renovation of its bunkers.
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which manages and owns Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said the renovation project included all 18 holes at Stoneybrook West.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which manages and owns Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said the renovation project included all 18 holes at Stoneybrook West.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Monday, January 31, 2011
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is Dedicating February to Benefit Central Florida Humane Society/SPCA Orlando
ORLANDO - Stoneybrook West Golf Club, a Celebration Golf Management facility in Winter Garden, is offering $10 off green fees during February for every $5 donation made to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Mark Bearss, general manager of Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said he expects the effort will raise a significant amount for the Humane Society and its annual fundraiser benefitting the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).
In addition, Bearss said Stoneybrook is putting together a team to participate in the Pet Walk the Humane Society is hosting Saturday Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
All donations collected at Stoneybrook West Golf Club and funds raised by the team’s Pet Walk will be turned over to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is located off SR 429 in Winter Garden. For more information, contact 407-797-8533
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For more information, please contact: Mark Bearss, General Manager, Stoneybrook West, 407-797-8533; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
Mark Bearss, general manager of Stoneybrook West Golf Club, said he expects the effort will raise a significant amount for the Humane Society and its annual fundraiser benefitting the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA).
In addition, Bearss said Stoneybrook is putting together a team to participate in the Pet Walk the Humane Society is hosting Saturday Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
All donations collected at Stoneybrook West Golf Club and funds raised by the team’s Pet Walk will be turned over to the Central Florida Humane Society.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club is located off SR 429 in Winter Garden. For more information, contact 407-797-8533
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For more information, please contact: Mark Bearss, General Manager, Stoneybrook West, 407-797-8533; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045
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