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CourseCo Welcomes Ken McDonald Golf Course and adds their first course in Arizona!

"We look forward to investing in infrastructure and expanding programming all while focusing on providing the best possible golf course conditions and hospitality to Tempe residents and visitors alike,” CourseCo president and CEO Michael Sharp said in the recent press release.

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CourseCo is pleased to announce its partnership with the San Jose Municipal Golf Course. This collaboration is set to bring exciting enhancements and improvements to the iconic San Jose Municipal Golf Course, ensuring golfers of all levels have an even more enjoyable and memorable experience.
 
With a shared vision of providing exceptional community programming and outstanding customer service, the partnership between San Jose Municipal Golf Course and CourseCo aims to elevate the golfing experience to new heights.
 
"We are truly honored to partner with San Jose Municipal Golf Course and contribute to its legacy," said Michael Sharp, CEO and President of CourseCo. "Our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional golfing experience while contributing to the robust community culture that already exists at the course today. We look forward to working closely with the community and delivering a golf course that everyone can be proud of."

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In partnership with Los Angeles County, CourseCo is proud to welcome El Cariso Golf Course to the family. Designed by Robert Muir Graves and opened to the public in 1977, El Cariso Golf Course is a 4,493 yard, par 62, 18-hole golf course with three sets of tees, which make it an enjoyable test of skill for players of all abilities. El Cariso Golf Course features breathtaking vistas. As players make their way through the course, they are treated to panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the surrounding valley.

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CourseCo Update

Today, American society is properly challenged to act with renewed commitment to help redress the stark reality that still we live and work in a culture that fails to provide justice and opportunity to all, notably Black Americans. We, as individuals, and our company must continue, in words and actions to contribute meaningfully to meeting the challenge.

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GOLF INC. - MARCH/APRIL 2020

"Today, as president, CEO and an owner of CourseCo, Sharp has doubled down on that commitment to support and advance turf management sustainability. He makes it an integral part of every evaluation, recommendation and management plan CourseCo implements for its clients. He also works to attract and train managers who share those goals and to create reward systems that encourage consistent practice of those principals."

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GOLF INC. - MARCH/APRIL 2020
"Today, as president, CEO and an owner of CourseCo, Sharp has doubled down on that commitment to support and advance turf management sustainability. He makes it an integral part of every evaluation, recommendation and management plan CourseCo implements for its clients. He also works to attract and train managers who share those goals and to create reward systems that encourage consistent practice of those principals."
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COURSECO WELCOMES OLD WORKS

COURSECO WELCOMES OLD WORKS

CourseCo is pleased to welcome Old Works Golf Course to the family, a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Course in beautiful Montana. This Jack Nicklaus Signature design has been reborn on the site of Anaconda's historic century old copper smelter. Jack Nicklaus incorporated many historic relics in his Signature design. With its affordability, course conditioning and friendly service, Old Works has built a reputation as one of the most premiere daily fee golf experiences in the Northwest region. 


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Superintendent Helps California Club Turn Problems Into Solutions

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Superintendent Helps California Club Turn Problems Into Solutions

With an award-winning golf course superintendent at the helm, Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, Calif., fosters strong community relationships with environmental stewardship and hands-on outreach programs.

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2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

GCSAA & GOLF DIGEST

2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

Huge congratulations to CourseCo's very own Gary Ingram, Metropolitan Golf Links, selected by the GCSAA Board of Directors as the recipient of the 2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship & the 2019 Healthy Land Stewardship Award. Congratulations to Jay Neunsinger, Boundary Oak Golf Course, awarded the 2019 Innovative Conservation Award. And to Carl Thompson, Columbia Point Golf Course, honored as the Runner Up recipient of the 2019 Healthy Land Stewardship Award! #coursecoquality #coursecoteam

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Pacific Grove Golf Links Makes The 8 best Public Courses

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Pacific Grove Golf Links Makes The 8 best Public Courses


Just as the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, the majesty of Pacific Grove Golf Links doesn’t start until the back nine on a clear, still evening in mid-June. Or at least that’s when I experienced it with a few colleagues during U.S. Open week — and, oh, what fun it was. That stretch of holes, which crisscrosses a rambling parcel just up the coast from Pebble Beach, is the (worst-kept) best secret on the Monterey Peninsula. For as little as $39, you can be transported to southeast Scotland — the land is that linksy. There’s also an inland front nine that serves as a respectable, if unmemorable, opening act, but if you’re strapped for time or daylight’s fading on you (as it was for us), try to weasel your way to the 10th tee. That’s where the real magic begins. (You can read more about our round here.) —Alan Bastable
 
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Pacific Grove Golf Links Makes The 8 best Public Courses
Just as the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, the majesty of Pacific Grove Golf Links doesn’t start until the back nine on a clear, still evening in mid-June. Or at least that’s when I experienced it with a few colleagues during U.S. Open week — and, oh, what fun it was. That stretch of holes, which crisscrosses a rambling parcel just up the coast from Pebble Beach, is the (worst-kept) best secret on the Monterey Peninsula. For as little as $39, you can be transported to southeast Scotland — the land is that linksy. There’s also an inland front nine that serves as a respectable, if unmemorable, opening act, but if you’re strapped for time or daylight’s fading on you (as it was for us), try to weasel your way to the 10th tee. That’s where the real magic begins. (You can read more about our round here.) —Alan Bastable
 
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COVID 19 UPDATE

CourseCo Family:

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Over the last couple of months our team at CourseCo has been focused on the safety and well-being of our employees, guests and surrounding communities. We are both proud and encouraged by the dedication and the exemplary efforts of our golf course facilities as they work tirelessly to deliver a safe and enjoyable experience to our guests.

As we monitor the ever-changing environment, our teams are committed to implementing the most stringent social distancing protocols and sanitation practices. Our team will continually monitor the situation and work with local health officials, industry professionals and government agencies to implement the most up to date mandates, recommendations and practices. Though we have limited services right now we are happy to have welcomed the majority of our employees back to work and are busy providing golf as an outdoor exercise and activity option. While focused today on providing the safest possible experience we are also looking forward to the day when all of our employees can return safely and provide the full range of services and experience our guests have been accustomed to over the years.

We thank you for your support and understanding during these times. Please continue to check the CourseCo website for the latest updates and information on this ever-evolving situation and please continue to be safe and healthy.

Michael Sharp
President/CEO

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CourseCo Social Distancing Guidelines (5/2/2020)

The current CourseCo Social Distancing Guidelines may be viewed by clicking HERE.

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COVID-19 Update: Statement from CourseCo (3/31/2020)

March 31, 2020

 
Friends of CourseCo:

These have been trying times for all of us and within our little world of golf we have been working non-stop to ensure our employees, guests and golf courses are all taken care of to the best of our abilities. The question I am personally getting the most right now is “Why are some golf courses open and others are closed?” with a close second “Do you think golf courses should be open?” At CourseCo our Executive Team has discussed this at length and I personally have spent time a lot of time thinking about this topic. While the answer is not easy here is where we are today –

• Given the correct, very stringent, health and safety protocols we believe golf can provide an excellent outdoor activity
• Golf courses remaining open supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across the county and given today’s work environment this is a positive
• At courses that remain open the overall support from golfers has been outstanding
• At courses that remain open the golfers have been very supportive of restrictions and new protocols put into place for health and safety reasons
• The options for outdoor activities that can reasonably accommodate social distancing is limited – but golf is one that can

In summary, while we respect and adhere to the directions of our local Health Departments and other government agencies, we do believe golf can play an important role as we navigate our way through this pandemic. As a company, we will continue to work with all relevant experts and support our communities the best that we can. In the meantime, we will remain open where allowed and closed where mandated and look forward to returning to normal operations when allowed to do so.

Thank you,

Michael Sharp
President/CEO
CourseCo, Inc
 

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COVID-19 Update: Statement from CourseCo (3/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

  As we have progressed through the last several weeks our commitment to the health and safety of our guests and employees continues to be our number one priority at all of our locations.  We have established a crisis management team which is 100% dedicated to ensuring we are at the forefront of what is happening and ensuring we are adjusting correctly as the situation is quickly evolving. 

  Where we are today:

  • Eleven of our golf courses are in mandatory shelter-in-place Counties and we have fully closed these facilities.  In compliance with the order we have reduced staff to only those critical for care and security of the properties.  The status of these courses has been posted to their individual websites and social media platforms.
  • Three of our golf courses have closed the restaurants completely in compliance with County mandates.  They are otherwise open for golfers following local health department guidelines.
  • Five of our golf courses have reduced food & beverage service and only To-Go orders are available.  An additional 11 locations will be implementing this standard as of March 18th.  The golf portion of these facilities are currently scheduled to remain open, again following local health department guidelines.
  • All of our facilities that remain either fully or partially open have implemented significant increases in cleaning and sanitary standards including employee training.  We are taking extreme measures to reduce the spread of germs.  These increased standards include but not limited to:
    • All employees are to wash their hands a minimum of 4 to 6 times per shift with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Provide hand sanitizer at all point of sale counters for both the employees and customers.
    • Continue to remind employees to avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
    • Disinfect all working surfaces a minimum of one time per day with industrial level disinfectant.
    • Restaurant seating reduced to 50% of capacity.
    • All tables and chairs in restaurants to be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe after each use before being given to a new customer.
    • All door handles to be wiped with disinfectant a minimum of 1 time per hour.
    • All rental club grips to be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe upon being returned.
    • All steering wheels and seats on golf carts to be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe upon being returned.
    • All range balls must be washed with soap and water between uses.
    • All range ball baskets to be wiped down with disinfectant between uses.
  • We have developed an employee portal/website for employees impacted by the reduction of operations or temporary closures to quickly get them connected with available resources. 

   In addition, we continue to support out staff to stay home if they or anyone in their home feels ill.  

  If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated email address – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - and one of our team members will be in contact with you shortly.

  We will continue to monitor this situation as it evolves and will update this message as appropriate.  We look forward to the day when we are able to bring back our employees, guests and community to our facilities and providing a great place to work and play.  

Michael Sharp

President/CEO

CourseCo, Inc.

 

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We are here for you...

 If you have any concerns or questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated email address – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - and one of our team members will be in contact with you shortly.

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Additional COVID-19 Resources: NGCOA, GCSAA, PGA

 
Below is a list of additional resources for our clients, golfers & employees:

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A message from our President/CEO to the CourseCo Family (3/23/2020)

March 23, 2020

CourseCo Family-

   Nationally and internationally we all continue to battle the pandemic of the COVID-19 virus.  Since the beginning of its presence in the United States, CourseCo and our facilities have been proactively monitoring developments and creating the safest possible environment for our employees and guests.  We eliminated all non-essential travel and canceled company-wide meetings in early March, we cancelled all large banquets and events just a few days later and then quickly moved to cancel all banquets and events of any size shortly after.  We have worked with a variety of agencies including States, Counties, Cities and Public Health Groups to ensure we are in compliance and exceeding the new standards of each.  As everyone is aware it has been a fluid environment as often things change day to day if not hour to hour, only exacerbating the situation.  The work our employees, at all of our locations, have done has been tireless and focused and I cannot thank each of you enough for what you/they have done to ensure everyone’s health and well-being.

  The question today I am receiving the most continues to be “Why are some of your courses open and others are not?” and this is more than fair to ask.  The answer while complicated in its nuance is rather simple – there is a divergence in policy on whether golf as an outdoor activity, with inherent social-distancing, should remain open at this time.  We have taken the guidance of the government’s local health experts, and ownership, in each circumstance to decide if we should remain open or not.  In those cases where the guidance has been to close, we have done so quickly and efficiently.  In those cases where the guidance was to remain open with certain restrictions that promote safety and health, we have done so while ensuring we are exceeding the recommendations and implementing stringent sanitation and safety protocols.  In all circumstances, we will continue to monitor this closely and carefully and act according to the direction we receive from the experts. 

  The health and safety of our employee’s and guest’s will always be our number one priority.  I know that while there seems to be no end in sight, we will get through this.  We are certainly in this together and we will continue to adapt and manage in this ever-changing environment.   We appreciate all the work, support, and leadership from our CourseCo family during these difficult times and I look forward to the time when we can return to normal operations at all of our facilities.  We will continue to update our website, protocols/policy, and communicate out as we learn more and get new information.  I remind you that our WHQ Team is available to assist you and our employees during this time and available 24/7. 

Thank you and stay safe,

Michael Sharp

President/CEO

CourseCo, Inc

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Best Practices for our Golfers - Precautions we are taking...

 We have implemented a series of increased sanitary and cleaning standards at our properties that remain open in order to minimize our guest’s and employee’s exposure to the COVID19 virus. 

These changes include:

  • Pro shops will be closed and check in for golf will be in a designated space limited to one guest at a time
  • Golf carts will be limited to one rider per golf cart (no additional fees will apply)
  • Food & Beverage service will be only To Go service
  • We ask that all guests pay with credit card if possible
  • Doors will be propped open to avoid touch points
  • Ball washers have been removed from the golf course to reduce touch points
  • Rakes have been removed from the golf course bunkers to reduce touch points (play as ground under repair)
  • We ask that you putt with the flag stick in place to avoid touch points
  • Driving range hitting stations have been reduced by 50% to provide additional spacing
  • Cleaning of high touch points has been increased to 4 to 6 times per day
  • Employees at point of sale stations wear gloves
  • All employees have received additional training on sanitary standards

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COVID-19 Employee Resources

CourseCo Employees, please click HERE to view our COVID-19 Employee Resources page.

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CourseCo Update

Today, American society is properly challenged to act with renewed commitment to help redress the stark reality that still we live and work in a culture that fails to provide justice and opportunity to all, notably Black Americans. We, as individuals, and our company must continue, in words and actions to contribute meaningfully to meeting the challenge.

In 1996, six years after CourseCo was founded, we reinforced to our colleagues when the California Civil Rights Initiative was approved this core belief: “In a world fractious and divided, our efforts to build teams from diverse elements make our lives and work more interesting, our products better, and help bring the world a bit closer to harmony.” We established the Oakland Turfgrass Education Initiative, co-founded four chapters of The First Tee, and hired in management men and women of diversity.

CourseCo will continue to use creativity, effort and resources to do more. We will harness our progressive spirit and ingenuity to develop new methods and allies in the pursuit of harmony and justice through diversity of our management, staff and the patrons we attract to the game, and the manner in which we treat others.

Golf Inc. - March/April 2020

"Today, as president, CEO and an owner of CourseCo, Sharp has doubled down on that commitment to support and advance turf management sustainability. He makes it an integral part of every evaluation, recommendation and management plan CourseCo implements for its clients. He also works to attract and train managers who share those goals and to create reward systems that encourage consistent practice of those principals."

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Courseco Welcomes Old Works

CourseCo is pleased to welcome Old Works Golf Course to the family, a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Course in beautiful Montana. This Jack Nicklaus Signature design has been reborn on the site of Anaconda's historic century old copper smelter. Jack Nicklaus incorporated many historic relics in his Signature design. With its affordability, course conditioning and friendly service, Old Works has built a reputation as one of the most premiere daily fee golf experiences in the Northwest region.

About Old Works: Learn More

Club & Resort Business

Superintendent Helps California Club Turn Problems Into Solutions

With an award-winning golf course superintendent at the helm, Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, Calif., fosters strong community relationships with environmental stewardship and hands-on outreach programs.

Read the full article: Learn More

GCSAA & Golf Digest

2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship

Huge congratulations to CourseCo's very own Gary Ingram, Metropolitan Golf Links, selected by the GCSAA Board of Directors as the recipient of the 2019 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship & the 2019 Healthy Land Stewardship Award. Congratulations to Jay Neunsinger, Boundary Oak Golf Course, awarded the 2019 Innovative Conservation Award. And to Carl Thompson, Columbia Point Golf Course, honored as the Runner Up recipient of the 2019 Healthy Land Stewardship Award! #coursecoquality #coursecoteam

Read the full article in Golf Digest: Learn More

Lake Wilderness Insider

How the city of Maple Valley and CourseCo have helped Lake Wilderness Golf Course Thrive

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Golf.com

Pacific Grove Golf Links Makes The 8 best Public Courses

Just as the Masters doesn’t start until the back nine on Sunday, the majesty of Pacific Grove Golf Links doesn’t start until the back nine on a clear, still evening in mid-June. Or at least that’s when I experienced it with a few colleagues during U.S. Open week — and, oh, what fun it was. That stretch of holes, which crisscrosses a rambling parcel just up the coast from Pebble Beach, is the (worst-kept) best secret on the Monterey Peninsula. For as little as $39, you can be transported to southeast Scotland — the land is that linksy. There’s also an inland front nine that serves as a respectable, if unmemorable, opening act, but if you’re strapped for time or daylight’s fading on you (as it was for us), try to weasel your way to the 10th tee. That’s where the real magic begins. (You can read more about our round here.) —Alan Bastable

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