SUPERINTENDENT — JORDAN CAPLAN AT BELVEDERE GOLF CLUB
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Are you married, if so how long and what is your spouse’s name? Married for 7 years, spouse Andrea Caplan Do you have any children? What are their names and ages? Two girls, Ayla 4 and Amelia 2 Where do you live? Charlevoix, MI Where did you receive your education? Michigan State University
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HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN THE GOLF BUSINESS? I worked on the grounds crew at Plum Hollow Country Club the summer following my freshman year at MSU. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE YOU WANTED GOLF TO BE YOUR CAREER? Shortly after my first season at PHCC I realized I enjoyed the work and wanted to pursue a degree from MSU. Joe Singles, Adam Garr, and John Sabat at Plum let me experience a few more things my second season at Plum. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COURSES YOU HAVE WORKED AT? HOW LONG? Plum Hollow Country Club – 2 years Eagle Eye Golf Club – 3 years Myopia Hunt Club – Internship The Philadelphia Cricket Club7 years Belvedere Golf Club- 1 year
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Age? 34
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WHAT PART OF YOUR EDUCATION DID YOU USE THE MOST? I use math or “turfgrass math” every day. Numbers are everywhere in golf course maintenance. HOW HAS YOUR JOB AT YOUR CURRENT COURSE PROGRESSED? In my first year at Belvedere I have enjoyed working with the staff to maintain and make improvements to the course. It’s such a cool property with a rich history. I’m happy to be part of it and looking forward to future seasons. WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF THE MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION? I expect them to continue to be a solid resource for those in the industry. I appreciate their ability to bring folks together