Marriott Golf Announces Matt Sim as newly appointed General Manager of Golf at Marriott’s Stone Mountain Golf Club
Marriott Golf, the global golf division of Marriott International, Inc., today announced that Matt Sim has been promoted to the position of General Manager of Golf at Marriott’s Stone Mountain Golf Club, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. In his new role, Sim will be responsible for overseeing golf operations for the 36-hole public access facility including tournaments / special events, retail merchandising, Hotel and guest play, instruction, staff training, and customer engagement.
A 2010 graduate of Ferris State University’s Professional Golf Management Program and PGA Certified Professional, Matt has a well-rounded background in resort, member, & daily fee golf operations, with experience at multiple Marriott Golf properties in Florida, California, and Arizona, most recently as Head Golf Professional at JW Marriott Camelback Golf Club, in Scottsdale.
Stone Mountain Golf Club is located in one of the most popular attractions in Georgia, Stone Mountain Park. Stone Mountain Golf Club, featuring two championship golf courses, offers scenic views of historic Stone Mountain and Stone Mountain Lake. The Stonemont Course, opened in 1969, was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, and is a favorite course among players seeking a real challenge.
“Matt has excelled as a leader in our organization”, said Claye Atcheson, Vice President, Marriott’s Global Golf Division. “His experience, along with his positive, proactive attitude will help further position Stone Mountain as a local favorite.”
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Marriott’s Global Golf Division manages over 50 courses in 13 countries across 5 continents, offering nearly 1,000 holes of championship golf for Marriott International lodging brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, Le Meridien, Renaissance Hotels, Protea Hotels, and Marriott Golf
Academy. Since 1971, Marriott has been a recognized leader of integrated resort and golf operations, through its award winning business results and renowned service culture. Marriott provides golf development expertise, golf management, and consulting services to a unique variety of hospitality environments including resorts, private membership clubs, daily fee courses, golf schools, and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/explore-and-plan/golf.mi.
