Long-awaited championship course on track for summer debut
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 12, 2007 – KemperSports today announced Gary Glaser as director of golf for The Crossings at Carlsbad, the city’s highly anticipated public golf destination, scheduled to debut this summer. In this role, Glaser will oversee golf operations at the 18-hole championship course, located in northern San Diego County approximately 30 minutes from downtown San Diego.
Glaser’s career spans more than 26 years in the golf industry with a focus on resort and upscale, daily-fee management operations. He most recently served as executive director of golf and retail at the 63-hole Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, an award-winning golf destination in Galena, Ill. Prior to that, Glaser spent six years as executive director of golf and retail at the esteemed La Costa Resort and Spa, seven-year home of the PGA TOUR’s World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, where he was decorated with "Merchandiser of the Year" honors numerous times.
Glaser, a member of The PGA of America since 1984, also served as president of the San Diego PGA in 1988 and 1989. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration from Western Illinois University.
"I’m honored to be a part of the KemperSports team that is working alongside the city of Carlsbad to make this long-awaited golf course a reality," said Glaser.
Added KemperSports General Manager Jeff Perry, "Gary will play a vital role as we continue down the homestretch to opening day. We’re thrilled to have him on board."
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 Director of Golf Gary Glaser are available upon request. Contact Amy Spittle at 760.238.7911 or aspittle@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
