Sean Toohey Named PGA General Manager at New Jersey National Golf Club
Empire Golf Management today announced that Sean Toohey, PGA Head Professional at New Jersey National Golf Club (Basking Ridge, N.J.), has been promoted to PGA General Manager. A privately owned country club nestled in the lush meadows of the Watchung Mountains, New Jersey National is home to a private 18-hole Championship golf course, premier practice facility and the popular Red Oak Grille, a casually elegant public restaurant and bar that is located at the facility.
In his new role, Toohey (of Morris Plains, NJ) will be responsible for all aspects of club operations, including management of the Red Oak Grille. Toohey, who has served as the PGA Head Golf Professional at New Jersey National for the past 14 years, will start his new position on January 1, 2019, taking over for Pierre Bohemond, who is retiring after 11 years of service.
Toohey recently achieved advanced certification in General Management through the PGA of America’s Certified Professional Program 2.0 (CPP 2.0) – an educational program to further enhance the skillset of PGA Professionals – further preparing him for this new management position. Throughout their career, ongoing training, education advancement and professional development are required for PGA Members to continually meet the needs of the golf industry. This ensures PGA Members not only maintain operational excellence at PGA facilities, but that PGA Professionals are regarded as the highest qualified and most respected leaders in the industry.
“Backed by Sean’s expertise in running the New Jersey National golf business, his vast knowledge of both the membership and the Red Oak Grille restaurant operation, and backed by his advanced certification, we determined he was the best candidate to lead the club into its next chapter,” said Mark Unger, President, Empire Golf Management.
As part of his General Manager duties, Toohey will direct all member programming as Membership to New Jersey National also includes privileges at Pine Barrens Golf Club (Jackson, N.J.), its sister golf course located near the Jersey shore, as well as Twisted Dune Golf Club (Egg Harbor Twp., N.J.), one of the premier public courses in the region. Additionally, New Jersey National is a Reciprocal Access Club within the Pacific Links International portfolio, and club members can enjoy exclusive playing privileges and discounted greens fees (up to 50% off) at a collection of more than 60 premier private golf clubs domestically and internationally.
Toohey will also be charged with enhancing all food, beverage and entertainment operations at the Red Oak Grille, which has become one of the most popular dining and entertainment venues in Somerset County, and serves as the perfect location to host special events for all occasions, including holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, business gatherings and more.
All New Jersey National department heads will report directly to Toohey, while he will work closely with member committees to continue delivering memorable experiences for members, guests and restaurant patrons.
New Jersey National Golf Club
A privately owned country club nestled in the lush meadows of the Watchung Mountains, New Jersey National has NO assessment fees and NO food minimums for members. NJN features 18-holes of championship golf, along with a premier practice facility which includes an oversized putting gree, short game chipping area, practice bunker and a 300 yard full swing range. Open to the public year-round, the Red Oak Grille, a casually elegant restaurant & bar offers terrace dining (seasonal) with breathtaking views of the sweeping Somerset Hills and the majestic grounds of a top-rated golf course. Offering a scenic ambiance ideal for any occasion, Red Oak Grille serves as an appealing venue for private parties, cocktail hours and business meetings, offerings a variety of specialty menus. For more information on New Jersey National Golf club visit newjerseynational.com for the Red Oak Grill visit RedOakGrille.com or call 908-781-9400.
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