Former General Manager of Winged Foot brings 30+ years experience and an expansive network of contacts to GGA’s Executive Search Practice
West Palm Beach, FL – GGA Partners, an international consulting firm to leading private clubs, resorts, and residential communities, announced today that Colin Burns, CCM, former General Manager of Winged Foot Golf Club, has joined the firm as a Director.
In his role, Burns will focus on expanding the firm’s Executive Search services, utilizing his vast network of contacts to strategically find and place management-level talent. Once the placement is complete, Colin’s more than 30 years of experience in strategy and operations planning, club management, leadership development and coaching will ensure candidates and their clubs are in the best position to succeed.
Burns is a seasoned club professional who has served in several senior leadership positions. Since mid-2022, Colin served as COO to the Ownership Group and management team of APOGEE, a high-end private facility in Florida. Previously, he spent 30 years as General Manager of Winged Foot Golf Club in New York, hosting two US Opens, a PGA Championship, a US Amateur, and a USGA Four-Ball Championship.
“We are delighted to welcome Colin to GGA Partners,” stated Managing Director and Partner, Michael Gregory. “He is a hands-on strategic leader with a wealth of experience in the golf and private club industry who will help us continue to deliver the highest quality executive search services to clients.”
“I have always recognized the top-tier, data-driven analysis and insights provided by GGA Partners,” commented Burns. “I look forward to working with these incredible industry professionals to support the continued growth of the firm’s Executive Search practice.”
Colin serves on the Board of The Gladney Cup, and National Advisor for the Gladney Center for Adoption and is a Trustee for the Metropolitan Club Foundation.
About GGA Partners
GGA Partners™ is an international consulting firm and trusted advisor to the world’s most successful private clubs, resorts, and residential communities. The firm is dedicated to helping owners, asset managers, club and community leaders, investors and real estate developers tackle challenges, achieve objectives, and maximize asset performance.
Established in 1992 as the KPMG Golf Industry Practice, our global team of experienced professionals leverage in-depth business intelligence and proprietary global data to deliver impactful strategic solutions and lasting success.
GGA Partners (www.ggapartners.com) has offices in Toronto, Phoenix, West Palm Beach, and Dublin, Ireland.
For further information, contact:
Linda Dillenbeck
Director, Brand and Communications
GGA Partners
t: 480.460.5650
e: linda.dillenbeck@ggapartners.com
