ORLANDO, Fla. – November 22, 2010…Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, today announced that Nick Enders, Head Golf Professional at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., has been named the recipient of the 2010 Merchandiser of the Year Award for Resort Facilities by the Southern California PGA Section. Enders will be recognized at the President’s Dinner, which will be held December 5, 2010, at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Enders was promoted to Head Golf Professional at Shadow Ridge Golf Club in 2006, and has been responsible for managing the resort’s retail merchandising operation, as well as outings and tournaments, and overall golf shop operations. Prior to his position at Shadow Ridge, Enders spent four years at Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz., where he served as Tournament Coordinator.
A graduate of Ferris State University and a Class “A” Member of The PGA of America, Enders joined the Marriott Golf team in 2006, after serving as an Assistant Golf Professional at various locations including McCormick Woods Golf Club in Port Orchard, Wash., and Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif.
“Nick is well deserving of this prestigious award, and we are all thrilled that he is being recognized by his peers for this great achievement,” said Brett Meabon, Director of Golf at Shadow Ridge Golf Club. “This is a very high section honor, and it reflects Nick’s passion and commitment to enhance our retail management at Shadow Ridge.”
The Merchandiser of the Year Award recognizes PGA professionals who have demonstrated superior skills as merchandisers in the promotion of golf; the award is given for excellence in golf shop operations for three types of facilities: Public, Private and Resort.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 58 golf courses at 42 locations in 12 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
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