3. Course Owners & Managers

Mrs. Peggy Kirk Bell
Pine Needles Lodge: Peggy Kirk Bell, Part 2

In Part 2 of my interview with the Queen of American Golf, Mrs. Peggy Kirk …

Mrs. Peggy Kirk Bell
Pine Needles Lodge: Peggy Kirk Bell, Part 1

Mrs. Peggy Kirk Bell is one of the treasures of the world of golf.  Her …

Chad Campbell
Pinehurst Resort: Chad Campbell, Director of Golf & Club Operations

Chad Campbell took lessons with Harvey Penick.  That’s reason enough to hear what Pinehurst’s Director …

Kelly Miller
Pine Needles & Mid Pines: Kelly Miller, President

Kelly Miller is the President of The Pine Needles Club, Pine Needles Lodge and Golf …

Don Sweeting
Pinehurst Resort: Don Sweeting, Executive VP

In this interview, Don Sweeting reveals how Pinehurst Resort came to be awarded the 2014 …

Bobby Downs
Sea Pines Resort: Bobby Downs, Staff Golf Professional

Bobby Downs is the Staff Golf Professional at Heron Point and the Ocean Course at …

Ben Hoover
Sea Pines Resort: Ben Hoover, 1st Asst. Golf Pro

Ben Hoover is 1st Assistant Golf Professional at Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines …

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Dave Downing: President, Signature Golf Group

Dave Downing is a Partner and the President of Signature Golf Group, a golf course …

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Brian Gerard: Director of Golf

Brian Gerard started at Kiawah in 1986 tending the snack bar, among other duties. Today, …

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Stephen Youngner, Head Professional — The Ocean Course

Stephen Youngner is the head pro at The Ocean Course, site of the 1991 Ryder …

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Roger Warren, President

Roger Warren, ex-high school teacher and basketball coach, entered the PGA of America apprentice program …

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Sea Island Golf Resort: Brannen Veal, Director of Golf,

It was great having lunch with Brannen Veal at The Lodge Locker Room. In the …