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Fo r e Yo u r I n fo r m at io n
P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S AG E The new year is upon us once again and we are usually switching from maintenance mode to project mode, but 2020 threw a curve ball in our direction. This is a curve ball we will be able to hit with no problem. We swing and connect because those of us who are used to the golf business can always take what is thrown at us. As we take off running and approach first base our seaScott McCullough son starts with many of us being closed for a month. As we continue running and avoiding obstacles along the way like wearing masks, cart rider restrictions, and building capacity restrictions we reach out and step on first base. As we continue to run and are reaching second base some of our restaurants reopen for patio dining and we’re gaining more and more speed. There is a slight chance of hope that we may be able to make up for the loss of revenue in our food and beverage departments. Continuing our run and after leaving second base, we reach more obstacles along the way. Restaurants close yet again, that slight chance of hope leaves us, but we stay focused and we continue to run as hard as we can. Now we’re between 3rd base and home and the crowd is going wild and that crowd to us is cheering for one of the few good things that COVID-19 has brought our way, and that is some of the best golf round numbers we have seen in years.
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SCOTT MCCULLOUGH
Finally, we step on home plate and for golf rounds this has been a home run season for all of us. Despite so many restrictions, many of the golf courses have seen a large increase in rounds and this has helped make up for some of the revenues in our food and beverage departments. It has been unfortunate that it was COVID-19 that brought back the urge to play more golf but unfortunately it has been the next best thing from Tiger Woods. Many outside events are now booking 1-2+ years out and the future of golf is looking strong. 2021 will also have some curve balls but we are all pros at dealing with this type of curve ball we will finish future seasons stronger than ever. With all the obstacles we have had for this past year we have some things to celebrate as well. We all look forward to golf continuing to do well and hope for restrictions to be reduced in time. I wish everyone a Happy New Year and I look forward to future Sierra Nevada GCSA events and friendships.
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2021 SNGCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Scott McCullough The Ridge Golf Course
VICE PRESIDENT John Farley Teal Bend Golf Course
Dave Bermudez Del Rio G. & C.C.
SECRETARY/TREASURER Tracy Shanahan Peach Tree Country Club
Jeremy Payne Cameron Park C.C. Ryan Nichols, NuFarm
PAST PRESIDENT Bill Hamilton, CGCS Lake Wildwood Association
DIRECTORS Muhammad Ali Keith Hill, CGCS Michael Cunniff Bing Maloney G.C. Hidden Valley C.C. Clear Creek GC Affiliate Representatives Mark Stutsman Simplot Partners Association Managers Irene Cline and Kimberly Milne
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