MEET THE NEW GOLF MANAGER

Martin proposed the meet and greet after assuming her new duties last month. “It’s important to get to know the golfers,” said Martin. “They have valuable input. And, I’d like to spend time getting to know them.” As a golfer, Martin understands the camaraderie at a golf club. Her goal is to nurture a friendly environment where everyone feels welcome. “Golfers, especially regulars, are like family. So, it’s important to get to know them,” said Martin.

Martin spent her first week on the job becoming more familiar with the three courses which comprise the 45-hole Bobby Jones Golf Club: the American Course, the British Course and the Gillespie Executive Course. “I’m a hands-on person. I want to see the courses first hand and learn what’s good and bad about each one,” she said. Martin is particularly looking forward to early October when the British Course will re-open after being closed for renovation.

Managing a municipal golf course is nothing new to Martin. She supervised the city course in Sandusky, Ohio for 9 years prior to moving to Sarasota and has worked in municipal government for almost 20 years. As a result of the City’s recent reorganization, Martin was slated to become the Bobby Jones Golf Club Manager this month; however, the transition occurred several weeks early due to the resignation of Ray Grady, the former manager.

Martin is now balancing her duties at the Bobby Jones Golf Club while continuing to oversee the recreation activities at the Skate Park, the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain and Ed Smith Stadium. She has been employed with the City of Sarasota since January 2005.

For more information on the Bobby Jones Golf Club visit www.bobbyjonesgolfclub.com.

For more information, please contact:
Jan Thornburg, Public Information Officer (941) 954-2613
jan.thornburg@sarasotagov.com