SAN DIEGO, CA. – Heritage Golf Group is pleased to announce the appointment of William Connolly as Golf Course Superintendent of TPC Eagle Trace. TPC Eagle Trace opened in December 1983 as the first private club in the TPC Network and was the Host Club for nine PGA TOUR Events. TPC Eagle Trace is a member of both the Tournament Players Club Network and the Heritage Collection of properties.
“We are proud to welcome William as Golf Course Superintendent of TPC Eagle Trace,” said Bob Holzman, General Manager of TPC Eagle Trace. “Having previously served in an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent role with our Club and another Heritage Golf Group Property, we are supremely confident in William’s abilities. His experiences will prove invaluable as we continue our commitment to bring Members and guests of TPC Eagle Trace unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.”
TPC Eagle Trace features a stunning Arthur Hills golf course that provides balance, aesthetics, and outstanding conditions for an unrivaled golf experience. TPC Eagle Trace is recognized as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for its commitment to environmental quality by meeting required standards for protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and preserving wildlife habitats.
Connolly returns to TPC Eagle Trace after having previously worked as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Indian Creek Country Club, in Miami Beach, FL. Prior to that, Connolly served as Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at TPC Eagle Trace and another Heritage Golf Group property, namely TPC Michigan in Dearborn, MI.
Connolly has a wide range of experience in the golf industry. He is a nine year Member of the GCSAA, a four year Member of the South Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association, and a three year Member of the Florida Turfgrass Association. In addition, Connolly is a Certified Florida Pesticide Applicator and two year Member of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation.
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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