SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – OB Sports Golf Management announces the appointment of Mark Woodward as senior vice president of operations.
Woodward is responsible for further bolstering the support and services provided by OB Sports to its more than 45 golf properties throughout the U.S. His addition to the team supplies added experience in the areas of municipal operations, golf course maintenance and all other facets of golf course operations.
“Everyone at OB Sports is simply thrilled to have Mark on the team,” stated Luke Beardmore, senior vice president of agronomy for OB Sports. “Mark’s tremendous experience and uncompromising standards are perfectly aligned with everything that OB Sports stands for. He is a perfect fit.”
Prior to OB Sports, Woodward dedicated more than 40 years of his professional life to the golf industry, serving in many roles such as golf course superintendent, golf facility manager, municipal parks and recreation director, municipal golf operations director, chief executive officer of a national golf association, business development manager for a golf course construction company, and owner of a golf consulting business and remodeling firm.
For his efforts, Woodward was recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of golf’s “Most Admired Operators” in 2006, as well as one of the top 35 “Most Powerful People in Golf” in 2008 and 2009.
“We are delighted to be able to add Mark’s talents to our team,” said Phil Green, chief operating officer for OB Sports. “Mark is one of the most well rounded operators in our industry. Not only is he a talented agronomist, he thoroughly understands all facets of the golf operation. He is a great addition and we are excited to be working with him.”
Woodward earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental resources from Arizona State University. He later received a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and has served in numerous boards and advisory committees in and out of the golf industry.
“It is an honor to be starting a new chapter in my career as senior vice president for OB Sports,” Woodward announces. “I’m extremely excited about my new role with OB that will allow me to capitalize on my many years of experience in the golf industry. I feel blessed to be joining such a great team of professionals who share the passion that I have for the game and the business of golf.”
About OB Sports Golf Management
Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success in the golf industry. OB Sports currently manages 45 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports, follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf, or visit the OB Sports You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf.
Contact:
C.A. Roberts, 480-948-1300
caroberts@obsports.com
