Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management announces the selection of We
Ko Pa Golf Club, Sandia Golf Club and The Legacy Golf Club to GolfWorld’s prestigious list of “The 100 Best Golf Shops in America.”
This year marks the fifth time for We-Ko-Pa (located in Fort McDowell, Ariz.) and the third time that both The Legacy (located in Henderson, Nev.) and Sandia Golf Club (located in Albuquerque, N.M.) have been selected and as one of “The 100 Best Golf Shops in America,”.
Each club submitted an application that included descriptions of sales initiatives, successful promotions and steps that were taken to overcome their largest challenge during the 2008 golf season. A detailed financial report was submitted to reflect annual revenue. The facilities also defined how they applied effective marketing practices to maximize revenue. Lastly, six photos were included to showcase the merchandise displays and overall layout within the golf shops.
“When we’re honored with awards such as GolfWorld’s 100 Best Golf Shops, It’s important to recognize our staff for its part in making this happen,” said Phil Green, President of OB Sports Golf Management. “Their efforts lie at the heart of the sales numbers, they design and implement innovative promotions and they are in the golf shop every day providing excellent customer service.”
We Ko Pa Golf Club is a daily fee golf facility that consists of the original 18 holes, the Cholla course, designed by Scott Miller and a second 18 holes, the Saguaro course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. In addition to the two 18-hole courses, there is a large practice facility, a full-service clubhouse and a smaller clubhouse serving the new Saguaro Course. We-Ko-Pa is owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. For more information on We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, call (480) 836-9000 or visit them online at www.wekopa.com.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Golf Club features a world class golf experience that offers a visually stunning and strategic 18-hole golf course designed by Scott Miller, complete practice facility and a 16,000 square foot “Pueblo” style clubhouse featuring restaurant, golf shop and expansive patio.
Sandia opened to rave reviews having been honored
as one of the “Top 10 New Courses You Can Play In The Country” by Golf
Magazine and winning the 2005 golf “Development of the Year” award from
Golf Inc Magazine. Sandia was also a finalist in Golf Inc’s annual
“Best New Clubhouse” competition for the under 20,000 square foot
category. Stretching over 7,700 yards from the back tees Sandia
provides it’s golfing guests with a memorable experience encompassing
strategically placed bunkers, challenging green complexes and panoramic
vistas of the Sandia Mountains, the Rio Grande River and the greater
Albuquerque area. For tee times or more information about Sandia Golf
Club visit www.sandiagolf.com or call (505) 798-3990.
The Legacy Golf Club, a true test of golf at 7,233 yards from the back tees, is conveniently located 10 minutes from McCarran International Airport. The 10th hole may be the most recognizable in Las Vegas with tee boxes in the shape of a spade, club, diamond and heart.
The rest of the
course is memorable as well, especially the “Devil’s triangle,” holes
11, 12 and 13 that are crisscrossed with desert canyons and lava
outcroppings. In fact, the 13th hole recently received honorable
mention as “The Best Par-4 in Las Vegas” by VegasGolfer magazine in its
annual poll of readers and staffers. For tee times or more information
about The Legacy Golf Club visit www.thelegacygc.com or call
702.897.2187.
All three golf clubs are professionally managed by OB Sports Golf
Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of
success. OB Sports currently manages 31 premier golf courses and
country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive
and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely
acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For
more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com or call (480)
948-1300.