Top performers from across BJL’s nationwide portfolio recognized for excellence

ALPHARETTA, GA – Bobby Jones Links (BJL), the golf industry’s leading client-centric, boutique management company celebrating its 25th year in business, recently held its annual Cloverleaf Collaborative, a gathering of the leaders from its portfolio of managed properties to engage in networking, team building, educational and leadership seminars and to award the outstanding achievements of BJL team members and properties that excelled in 2024.

“The opportunity to embrace exceptional leadership and service with the fantastic people from the properties managed by Bobby Jones Links at the Cloverleaf Collaborative energizes everyone who attends and really inspires us to be the best leaders we can be,” said BJL Founding Partner Steve Willy. “Even after a quarter century, it’s exciting to exchange new ideas and see new faces come into their own in their chosen professions at their clubs. Cloverleaf is a special time to honor the clubs, courses and individuals who make the member and guest experiences extraordinary at Bobby Jones Links-managed properties and this one was an extra-special chance to reflect on 25 great years and plant the vision for the next 25.”

In addition to meetings, team building sessions, mixers and seminars, the BJL Cloverleaf Collaborative also hosted guest speakers “Real Life Business Challenges” led by Tom Bouwer, and “Leading Imperfectly” James Robilotta. Awards were given in multiple categories to properties and team members at various BJL-managed properties from all over the United States. This year’s winners include:

CLUB OF THE YEAR, PRIVATE

Mount Vernon Country Club, Mount Vernon, Ohio

CLUB OF THE YEAR, PUBLIC

Bobby Jones Golf Course, Atlanta, Georgia

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR, PRIVATE

Kori Isaac, Travis Pointe Country Club, Ann Arbor, Michigan

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR, PUBLIC

Cameron Lilly, Charlie Yates Golf Course, Atlanta, Georgia

GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, PUBLIC/SEMI-PRIVATE

Thomas Hodges, The Club At Osprey Cove, St. Marys, Georgia

GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR, PRIVATE

Josh Coad, Mount Vernon Country Club, Mount Vernon, Ohio

TENNIS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Alec Moore, Hope Valley Country Club, Durham, North Carolina

TEACHING PRO OF THE YEAR

Tonya Danckhaerdt, Bobby Jones Golf Course, Atlanta, Georgia

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR

Marsha Gault, Indian River Preserve, Mims, Florida

MEMBERSHIP SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR

Lindsey Foschi, Hope Valley Country Club, Durham, North Carolina

EXECUTIVE CHEF OF THE YEAR

Larry Fontaine, Mount Vernon Country Club, Mount Vernon, Ohio

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Stephanie Jacobsen, Towhee Club/Birdsong Social, Spring Hill, Tennessee

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR, PRIVATE

Ford Baker, Hope Valley Country Club, Durham, North Carolina

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR, PUBLIC

Ashley Byrd, Cobblestone Golf Course, Acworth, Georgia

SOCIAL MEDIA PERSON OF THE YEAR

Katherine Walsh, Towhee Club/Birdsong Social, Spring Hill, Tennessee

BOBBY JONES PERSEVERANCE AWARD

Autumn Keller, Green Oaks Country Club, Verona, Pennsylvania.

BOBBY JONES AWARD WINNER

Lucretia Duba, BJL Support Center, Alpharetta, Georgia

SUPPORT CENTER ALLY AWARD

Liz Lissner – Travis Pointe Country Club, Ann Arbor, Michigan

BENJAMIN’S CLUB AWARD WINNERS

Lindsey Foschi, Marsha Gault, Barbara Wilkins, Taylor Keef, Deron Owens

ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Tyler Patterson, Grill Manager, Forest Hills Golf Course, Augusta, Georgia

Stephanie Rodgers, Food and Beverage Director, Bobby Jones Golf Course, Atlanta, Georgia

James Regan, Executive Chef, Woodlake Country Club, Vass, North Carolina

Deron Owens, Membership Director, Chapel Hills/Mirror Lake Golf Clubs, Atlanta, Georgia

Linda James, Food and Beverage Director, Fairfield Glade, Crossville, Tennessee

Tom Durbin, Head Golf Professional, The Ooltewah Club, Ooltewah, Tennessee

Ray Whitlock, Director of Culinary Experiences, Bobby Jones Links, Alpharetta, Georgia

Bobby Jones Links manages a select collection of private clubs, public golf courses and sport and social clubs across the United States, executing strategic leadership, management, and advisory services to optimize operations and member/guest/client experiences.