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2020 P R E S I D E N T S C U P G R I Z Z LY R A N C H G .C . HOSTED BY MIKE BATY It’s been a crazy year of scheduling meetings, then cancelling meetings, and so on. It looks like we are finally getting an opportunity to keep on schedule with our Presidents Cup Tournament that has been scheduled for Grizzly Ranch on September 21, 2020. Mike Baty, Host Superintendent, has been on top of all the Covid requirements and has a plan that should make our event successful and fun. Its been 5 years since we have had the opportunity to play this beautiful course. Grizzly is ranked the #1 publicly-accessible golf course in the Sierra Nevada and #11 in California, It is known for its immaculate conditions and incredible
layout by Golf Digest. This recognition can be attributed to Mike and his crew. The course is nestled between the high desert and the Plumas National Forest, The course was designed by Bob Cupp and has 7,400 yards from tips, but it has five sets of tees to accommodate every level of player which should make for an enjoyable day for all of our golfers. Mike started at the club in 2004 as the Assistant Superintendent. In 2009, he was promoted to Superintendent. He was actually Mike Baty part of the “Grow In” at Grizzly Ranch and notes that as one of his “career highlights”. from the University of Georgia and completed the GCSAA Intern ProMike moved to Cal- gram. He then worked at Peach Tree ifornia from Texas Country Club and Serrano Country in1998 and took a Club and then El Dorado Hills Golf job at Beale A.F.B. Club before joining the team at where he made one Grizzly Ranch. In his free time, visit to the course Mike enjoys golf, horseshoes, and and knew that being bowling and being with his family. a Superintendent was what he wanted to do. He earned his We look forward to having the opportunity to see one another again Turf Certificate and what better location than Grizzly Ranch