SAN DIEGO, CA. – Heritage Golf Group announced the appointment of Mike Ryan as General Manager of the newly formed, member-owned Amelia Island Equity Club, Inc., consisting of the Ocean Club and Long Point Golf Club, in Amelia Island, Florida. Heritage Golf Group was selected by the Club Board to manage all operations for the new member-owned club.
“It is a great pleasure to welcome Mike to The Amelia Island Club as General Manager,” said John Hungerford, Executive Vice President of Heritage Golf Group. “Having previously served in a leadership role with Heritage Golf Group Properties, we are supremely confident in his management abilities. With Mike as General Manager, our commitment to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service is solidified even further.”
Long Point, Tom Fazio’s creation, is an 18-hole layout designed distinctly among primal marshlands and the towering sand dunes of the Atlantic. Completed in 1987, Fazio’s award-winning design challenges golfers with natural hazards, tight fairways and elevated greens. Long Point is a par 72 course with a back tee yardage of 6,775 yards. It has been acclaimed as one of the “Top 50 Courses in Florida”, by Golfweek Magazine and one of the “Best Places to Play” by Golf Digest. Long Point was previously host to the Florida Women’s Amateur, Men’s U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur qualifiers, in addition to numerous Amelia Island Club events and championships.
Ryan is an experienced Club Manager, a PGA professional, and a member of the Club Managers Association of America. Ryan has 40 years of experience in the Club management business and most recently served for five years as the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Country Club of the South. His prior experience includes roles as General Manager and COO at White Columns Country Club in Alpharetta, GA, and General Manager at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ryan is trained and experienced in all aspects of club operations, including Food and Beverage, Golf, Tennis, Accounting, Membership Sales, and Athletic Facilities. He has successfully managed significant capital improvement programs and he has served as General Manager of a member-owned Club. Ryan graduated from Gettysburg College in 1978 with a BA in Business.
About Heritage Golf Group
Heritage Golf Group (www.heritagegolfgroup.com) began in 1999 with funding provided by the private equity firm, GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC. Since then, the company has grown an impressive portfolio of private and resort golf clubs around the country. The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company, led by Bob Husband, President and CEO, distinguishes itself through its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.
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