Billy Casper Golf Enhancing Course Conditions, Service at Historic Local Layout
[KNOXVILLE, Tenn.] – One of the nation’s leading and most innovative golf course management firms – Billy Casper Golf ("BCG") – is now operating Whittle Springs for the City of Knoxville and the company is making great strides to enhance course conditions, customer service and playing experiences.
An historic layout that has seen its fairways graced by Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, Whittle Springs now boasts more consistent putting surfaces under BCG’s management and the firm is placing detailed attention to maintenance priorities such as manicured fairways and lush rough.
"Course conditioning is a key ingredient for more enjoyable rounds for players of all skill levels and interests in the game," says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. "Our focus is on enhancing every aspect of the customer experience at Whittle Springs."
BCG has experience managing courses with notable golf pedigrees, including Reading Country Club – the municipally-owned layout in Pennsylvania that once employed golf-icon Byron Nelson as head professional. Another storied course operated by BCG is Ocean View Golf Course in Norfolk, Virginia. In addition to its proximity to the headquarters of the U. S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet, Ocean View has hosted Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Whittle Springs’ ties to Knoxville and golfers in the region are deep, and the course has hosted the prestigious Knoxville City Amateur golf tournament for decades.
"Billy Casper Golf is proud to be operating Whittle Springs, and we are excited to step things up for players in the Knoxville community and surrounding areas," says Hill. "Billy himself is a legend of the game and it is an honor to further his legacy by taking care of this historic golf course and the players who enjoy the layout."
In addition to the on-course projects, BCG is focusing on several service initiatives that will add greatly to golfers and guests enjoying rounds, receptions, outings and an array of other functions and activities at Whittle Springs.
Named one of the game’s "most progressive and well-run organizations" by Golf Business magazine, area players are already benefiting from the company’s noted "customer experience" programs which are being implemented by a well-trained staff led by General Manager Chris McCurdy.
One such customer service enhancement is the all-new 24-hour tee time reservation system, which can be accessed by calling at 865-525-1022 or visiting www.golfwhittlesprings.com .
More details about the course and offerings for players are also available at this contact information.
About Billy Casper Golf
Billy Casper Golf, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded in 1989 in cooperation with professional golf legend Billy Casper, the Masters and two-time U.S. Open winner who ranks seventh all-time with 51 PGA Tour wins. BCG serves its clients through three divisions: Billy Casper Golf Management, the full-service manager to golf-property developers, owners and government agencies; Buffalo Communications, the publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications agency representing many of the top brands in golf; and Buffalo Golf Trail, the customer-reward program providing consistent, high-quality golf experiences to golfers at BCG-managed golf clubs nationwide. For more about BCG, visit www.billycaspergolf.com or call 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Alex Behrend, Billy Casper Golf
703-891-3324 (Office)
703-635-5409 (Cell)
abehrend@billycaspergolf.com (Email)