Director of Operations

Michael began his career in the golf industry at the age of 15 with an after school job at the local driving range.  From that early experience with the game and serving the public, he decided to pursue a career in the golf industry, one that has earned him a reputation as a highly respected manager.

Working in, then managing, a golf shop during his college years, Michael graduated from Sacramento State University where he was a member of the varsity golf team.

In 1997 he joined ClubCorp at Teal Bend Golf Club.  During his six year tenure, he developed the leadership qualities and business acumen that led to his first club manager position.  "My management philosophy is simple; follow through and meet commitments."

StoneTree Golf Club was Michael’s next General Manager’s position, where the challenges of high end daily fee golf during the post 9/11 years, enable him to sharpen his yield management and cost containment skills to the level, that bottom line was maintained in this time of decline. The development of a self-sufficient, professional team at this club is a tribute to his overall management abilities.

Michael joined CourseCo in 2005 as a Senior Operations Manager for seven properties.  His continued dedication for development of the team members, disciplined approach to financial performance and strong business ethics quickly led to his oversight of multiple properties.

"I thoroughly enjoy working for CourseCo.  I feel we are unique in the focus we place on building relationships that are durable by striving to exceed our commitments, explicit or implied. Our outreach programs, like the Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative at Metropolitan Golf Links, allow for us as managers to give back to the community we live and work in. These relationships enrich our businesses and our lives, and that is what is so rewarding."