Carlsbad’s first public golf course on track for summer debut
CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 22, 2007 – KemperSports, manager of The Crossings at Carlsbad, today announced Jeff Perry as general manager of the city of Carlsbad’s championship golf course, located in northern San Diego County approximately 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. Over the next several months, Perry will be tasked with preparing the Southern California facility for a summer debut and will oversee daily operations upon opening.
Perry brings more than 12 years of experience in resort and high-end daily-fee management operations. He most recently served as general manager at Southern California’s Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta, four-year host of the PGA TOUR’s LG Skins Game. Jeff’s resume also includes six years as general manager at Riverwalk Golf Club in San Diego, formerly known as the Stardust Country Club, the course which entertained a multitude of golf’s legends as a PGA TOUR venue during the ’50s and ’60s.
"We are very excited to have Jeff join our team at Carlsbad in preparation for the opening," said Steve Skinner, president and chief operating officer of KemperSports. "Not only does Jeff possess a wealth of experience in the San Diego market, but his leadership skills are ideally suited to help establish The Crossings at Carlsbad as a memorable experience for golfers and non-golfers alike."
Developed and owned by the city of Carlsbad, The Crossings at Carlsbad will feature an 18-hole, Greg Nash-designed championship golf course. The 400-acre golf property, which winds through a coastal terrain highlighted by views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding shoreline, has been infused with massive pines, oaks and sycamore trees along with the installation of Bermuda grass. Upon completion, a 23,000-square-foot clubhouse will house a golf shop, banquet facilities, a spacious dining room equipped with a full-service kitchen and an outdoor deck with ocean views. A fully lighted practice facility and public trails that link to the city’s extensive Trail System will complement the golf course.
About Carlsbad, Calif.
Located on the coast of California in San Diego County and home to a population of approximately 95,000, the city of Carlsbad provides an outstanding selection of accommodations, activities, attractions, shopping and dining experiences. As the unofficial "golf capital" of America, Carlsbad serves as headquarters to a legion of leading golf industry companies and manufacturers, including Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade and Cobra. For more information on The Crossings at Carlsbad or the city of Carlsbad, visit http://www.carlsbadca.gov.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Gillette Ridge, Harding Park, Bolingbrook Golf Club and Desert Willow. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and numerous PGA TOUR events. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.
Editor’s Note:
High-resolution photos of The Crossings at Carlsbad and General Manager Jeff Perry are available upon request. Contact Kristin Schaner at 847.480.4850 or kschaner@kempersports.com.
Contact:
Kristin Schaner
KemperSports
847.480.4850
kschaner@kempersports.com
Denise Vedder
City of Carlsbad
760.434.2957
dvedd@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
