ORLANDO, Fla. – May 29, 2012…Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, recently announced that John Faulk, Director of Golf at Desert Springs Golf Club, located at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, in Palm Desert, Calif., has been named Golf Professional of the Year.
Marriott Golf’s prestigious Golf Professional of the Year award recognizes an individual who consistently performs and exceeds in areas of sales and profit; leadership in personnel development; innovative program development; and affinity programs.
Under John’s guidance, overall golfer satisfaction at Desert Springs Golf Club is the highest among any Marriott Golf property. Customer feedback is based on the overall golfing experience, which includes customer service, condition of the golf course, overall value based on price, and desire to recommend to family and friends.
“We are proud to announce that John is our ‘Golf Professional of the Year,'” said Claye Atcheson, Vice President, Marriott Golf. “His commitment to excellence and his leadership qualities in the golf industry are unmatched and we are grateful for his dedication and his contributions to the Marriott Golf team.”
The 36-hole Desert Springs Golf Club is highlighted by two Championship layouts, The Palms Course and The Valley Course, both designed by Ted Robinson and featuring his signature style with a variety of water hazards.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 61 golf courses at 44 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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