NORTHBROOK, IL., October 21, 2008 – KemperSports recently named J.W. West general manager of WingHaven Country Club, a private club in O’Fallon, Mo., situated less than 40 miles west of St. Louis. West has 16 years of experience in the golf industry, the last decade as a KemperSports staff member.
West joined KemperSports in 1998 and has served as general manager for many upscale properties, including Eagle Knoll Golf Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Course, Hawthorn Woods Country Club and most recently, Chalet Hills Golf Club.
“J.W. has been an integral part of the KemperSports family for more than a decade and has consistently delivered a ‘Best in Class’ experience at the properties he has managed” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “His leadership and passion for the game will be a great asset to WingHaven Country Club.”
WingHaven is a par-72, Jack Nicklaus-designed course boasting generous fairway landing areas and demanding approach shots. It has played host to several prestigious professional and amateur championships, including Gateway PGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Qualifying, U.S. Amateur Qualifying and the Missouri Amateur Championship. Additional property amenities include three restaurants, two tennis courts, a fitness center and a Junior Olympic-sized swimming pool.
West is a graduate of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo., with a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing.
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, Chambers Bay, Harding Park, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, the Chicago Park District golf facilities and Desert Willow Golf Resort. 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, numerous PGA TOUR events and The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
Editor’s note
High-resolution photos of J.W. West and WingHaven Country Club are available upon request.
Contact:
B.R. Koehnemann
brkoehnemann@kempersports.com, 847.291.6740
