SARASOTA, Fla. – October 6, 2008 – Glen Murray, Director of Golf Operations for The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club was recently named the “Ritz-Carlton/Marriott International Golf Professional of the Year” announced Kevin Hammock, Vice President of Golf for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
The annual award is given to the individual who consistently performs and exceeds in areas of sales and profit; leadership in personnel development; innovative program development; and affinity programs. With 61 golf courses in 45 locations in 13 countries, Mr. Murray had a lot of competition for the award.
Mr. Murray began working as a golf intern with Marriott International in 2003. The following year he graduated from Methodist College and began working as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes and shortly thereafter he was promoted to Head Golf Professional at Grande Vista Resort. In 2005 he was named Head Golf Professional at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club in Sarasota and in 2008 was promoted to Director of Golf.
During his tenure, Mr. Murray has also served as a leader with numerous pre-openings and transition task force teams. During this time, The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota has also received industry and company awards including: Conde Nast magazine’s Top 100 Golf Resorts; Golf Magazine’s “Top 30 Places to Play Golf in Florida;” Zagat Survey’s “America’s Top Golf Courses;” Robb Report magazines “Best of the Best;” among other accolades.
“We are extremely proud of Glen,” said James E. McManemon, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. “For Glen to win this award is a testament to the success he has brought to our resort and to the company as a whole. He has quickly risen to leadership positions in our company because of his hard work, dedication, and genuine care for employees and guests.”
The Members Golf Club is a private 18-hole facility, available only for the use of Members of The Ritz-Carlton Members Club and guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Amenities include The Ritz-Carlton’s innovative Caddie Concierge program and a two-level practice range, with two chipping greens and two putting greens. For additional information access the website at www.rcmcsarasota.com or via phone at (941) 309-2600.
Contact:
Suzanne Willis
Director of Public Relations
Sarasota, Fla. 34236
Tel: (941) 309-2043, Fax: (941) 309-2053
Email: suzanne.willis@ritzcarlton.com
