(VIENNA, VA) – Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – owner and operator of more than 120 golf courses, country clubs and resorts – has been selected to manage Fernandina Beach Golf Club on beautiful Amelia Island, FL, 25 miles north of Jacksonville, FL.
The engagement increases BCG’s portfolio to 10 courses in Florida and 17 in the Southeast.
At Fernandina Beach Golf Club – home to two of northeast Florida’s most popular amateur golf tournaments, the June Invitational and Ace Reynolds Four Ball – the firm will oversee all aspects of operations, marketing and public relations, staffing and training, merchandising, clubhouse food and beverage, financial management, golf instruction and special events.
“Billy Casper Golf is adept at managing all aspects of back-of-the-house and onsite operations,” says Michael Czymbor, City Manager of Fernandina Beach. “Thanks to our new partner, area golfers will enjoy even better conditions on 27 wonderful holes, taking even greater pride in playing time and again.”
“Paying keen attention to detail will ensure Fernandina Beach Golf Club is further recognized as a local favorite,” says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “Golfers will realize the Billy Casper Golf difference in the short-term.”
BCG will enroll Fernandina Beach Golf Club in the Audubon International “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” program, ensuring high standards protecting the environment and preserving the natural heritage of golf. Results include efficiencies in maintenance, insurance premiums, energy, water, pesticides, fertilizer, equipment wear and labor.
Fernandina Beach Golf Club – located in the second oldest city in the United States – features 27 distinctive holes consisting of North, West and South nine-hole layouts of varied difficulty and design. At par-35 and 3,094 yards, the North nine is the oldest course on Amelia Island, opening in 1956. The championship-length West course’s No. 2 hole is its signature, a par-5 monster measuring 607 yards from the tips. The South nine was the last to open in 1972 and is considered the most scenic. With generous fairways and native foliage outlining each hole, all three nines provide relaxing and enjoyable environments.
A comprehensive practice area with a grass driving range and putting green helps golfers hone their games. Group and individual lessons are available through PGA-certified golf instructors.
Opened in 2000, the well-appointed clubhouse includes a fully-stocked pro shop, restaurant and banquet facilities for up to 200 guests.
For more information or to reserve a tee time: www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com, 904.277.7370.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts, Billy Casper Golf enjoys the second largest domestic portfolio. The company provides turnkey club management for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper and headquartered in Vienna, VA, regional offices are strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
The company’s best-of-breed infrastructure shows clients favorable returns on investments. Critically-acclaimed by industry leaders and media, Billy Casper Golf economies of scale make and save money for courses while delivering personal touches to daily-fee golfers and members.
Buffalo Communications – a division of Billy Casper Golf – is the global public relations, branding and marketing-communications firm. In addition to creating and implementing programs for Billy Casper Golf courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For information: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
nlashinsky@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
