MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. – Veteran golf professional Steve De Witt has been named head pro at Maggie Valley Club.
De Witt comes to MVC after eight years as head professional at Glen Cannon Country Club in Brevard. Prior to that, he served two years in the dual role of general manager and head pro for Stryker Golf Course at Fort Bragg. De Witt’s background also includes stints as an assistant at such noted courses as Linville Golf Club and Greensboro Country Club.
“In Steve, we feel we have one of the top club professionals in Western North Carolina,” said general manager Richard Brucki. “His professionalism, attention to detail and customer service are second-to-none.”
De Witt will oversee all aspects of the golf operation and is looking forward to interacting with members, resort guests and daily-fee golfers at the semi-private club.
“I was aware of all the upgrades that have been made to the course, so this was a great opportunity,” said De Witt. “My goal is to provide the highest quality experience on a day-to-day basis for all our members and guests.”
In addition to his managerial credentials, De Witt is an accomplished teaching pro. He’s worked with several noted instructors, including Bob Toski, and looks forward to utilizing the club’s new state-of-the-art driving range and practice facility for lessons.
De Witt is married to Dr. Debbie De Witt, a professor at Brevard College and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. They have a four-year-old son, Hank.
“Steve has great experience in the private and semi-private sector and we feel that experience will be beneficial here at Maggie Valley Club,” Brucki said. “He is very personable and has come in and hit the ground running.”
For golf information at Maggie Valley Club, call (828) 926-6013, or visit www.maggievalleyclub.com.
Contact:
Craig Distl
PR Representative
Maggie Valley Club
704.377.8622
