GARLAND RESORT NAMES
NEW PGA DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Northern Michigan veteran
Don White heads up golf operation
LEWISTON, Mich. (March 7, 2006)
– Don White, a well-known member of the Northern Michigan golf
community, has been named PGA Director of Golf at Garland resort. White
will oversee the entire golf operation including an extended staff of
nearly 80 people.
“We are excited to have an individual
with the experience of Don White join the Garland team," said Barry
Owens-President of Garland Resort. “The position here at Garland has a
rich and growing tradition. We feel Don offers a perfect combination of
private club and resort experience while we continue to build our
private membership along with maintaining ourselves as a top resort
destination.”
A native of Ann Arbor, Mich., White attended the University of Michigan
before turning professional in 1977. He has been a member of the PGA of
America since 1983.
Don White began his golf career working for several established private
clubs such as Travis Pointe and Barton Hills in Michigan as well as
Boca Grove Plantation in Florida. His career in Northern Michigan began
by working for Rick Smith at Treetops Resort. He followed that by
working for popular facilities such as Michaywe and Marsh Ridge Resort.
"I'm thrilled to be part of a growing resort destination such as
Garland. Garland is known nationwide and with its current development
success and private membership buildup, it is the opportunity of a
lifetime for me", said White. “I am looking forward to growing with
Garland and providing both the public and the members a quality resort
and club experience.”
It all began in 1951 when Herman Otto, a German-born American
businessman, built a nine-hole golf course for family, friends, and
employees of his Detroit-based company, Garland Manufacturing. In the
early 60s, Garland opened to the public. Today, there is a total of 72
beautiful holes, all designed by Herman's son and the current owner,
Ron Otto.
When it comes to golf, Garland resort’s four courses overflow with
beauty, diversity, and wildlife, making this golf experience much like
a relaxing nature walk. The courses, Swampfire, Monarch, Reflections, and
Fountains,
all operate out of the same golf shop and offer a beautiful parkland
setting and challenges for all levels of golfers. The courses weave
through more than 3,500 acres of the state’s most scenic forests, lakes
and streams.
Garland resort has long been known for its
special Northern Michigan ambiance. What has emerged is Michigan’s most
beautiful resort, which features a lodge built of huge pines and a
collection of charming villas and real estate opportunities. Frequent
glimpses of whitetail deer, wild turkey, fox and other woodland game
are all part of the Garland experience. Garland is proud to be one of
the few areas in the state of Michigan where nesting bald eagles can be
seen.
For more information please call 1-877-442-7526 or check out www.garlandusa.com.
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Media contacts:
Resort & Golf Marketing
Kevin Frisch, (989) 614- 0241, kevin@resortandgolf.com
Dave Richards, (248) 642- 6420, dave@resortandgolf.com
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Swampfire course at Garland
Garland golf overflows with beauty, diversity, and wildlife.
The Garland golf experience is like a relaxing nature work.
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