(May 31, 2006) – Cory Reighard has been named to the newly created position of Director of Course Rating for the Golf Association of Philadelphia.
Reighard, 23, was a former USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. intern for the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association where he learned the intricacies Course Rating. He graduated from Penn State University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management.
In addition to his stint as a Boatwright intern, Reighard originally from Hopewell, Pa., served as an assistant pro shop manager for the Down River Golf Course in Everett, Pa., as well as an intern for both the Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville, Pa. and Bent Creek Country Club in Lititz, Pa.
Reighard, a 2004 and 2005 qualifier for the WPGA Amateur, now brings his golf industry experience eastward to the GAP.
"This is an exciting change for me," said Reighard about working on this side of Pennsylvania. "I’m eager to get started. "
Added Mark Peterson, Executive Director of the Golf Association of Philadelphia, "Cory comes highly regarded from the Western side of the state and we look forward to utilizing his knowledge and skill in the course rating field.
"Over the last 10 years, the Golf Association of Philadelphia has seen substantial growth in membership and services provided to our members. However, we remain committed to the services that the Association was built upon. Course rating is high on that list."
Reighard’s other duties will consist of assisting Tyler Riggin in the Handicapping Services Department.
The GAP has provided course ratings to golf courses throughout the region since 1983, when the system was created by the USGA.
Contact:
Martin D. Emeno, Jr.
Golf Association of Philadelphia
Director of Operations
610-687-2340, ext. 27
