Bobby Jones was a man of exemplary character and service to others. President Dwight Eisenhower said, “His gift to his friends is the warmth that comes from unselfishness, superb judgment, nobility of character, unwavering loyalty to principle.” We honor Bobby Jones Links associates who have gone above and beyond with our Grand Slam Award and our Associate of the Month, the Cloverleaf Award. They are the special people who let us say we are Bobby Jones.
Our longest-tenured shop attendant, Cynthia goes out of her way to make sure that our members and their guests are treated to pristine facilities and warm, welcoming service at the racquet complex. Recently, Cynthia created a daily task list for the entire racquet department under her own initiative, to ensure that our members always have the amenities they need to enjoy their time on court. Cynthia is always willing to do whatever it takes to make our members happy and is a wonderful trainer of our new associates. Well done, Cynthia, we are happy to have you here at HVCC Racquets.
Our longest-tenured shop attendant, Cynthia goes out of her way to make sure that our members and their guests are treated to pristine facilities and warm, welcoming service at the racquet complex. Recently, Cynthia created a daily task list for the entire racquet department under her own initiative, to ensure that our members always have the amenities they need to enjoy their time on court. Cynthia is always willing to do whatever it takes to make our members happy and is a wonderful trainer of our new associates. Well done, Cynthia, we are happy to have you here at HVCC Racquets.
Tim Hightower has taken over our Spray Tech position responsibilities and has done an amazing job. He has taken it upon himself to further his knowledge and skills by enrolling in the UGA certificate program. Congrats on the March Clover Leaf Award at Legacy and Fox Creek.
Clint has been a valuable part of our Greens Department since joining MVCC in 2008, serving as a heavy equipment operator. He is also our Employee of the Month for March 2024. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Clint on his well-deserved promotion to Assistant Greens Superintendent!
Please help us congratulate Stacey Bird as Mount Vernon Country Club's Employee of the Month for February! Stacey has been with us as a server/shift leader for 4 years. When asked about her favorite part of the job, Stacey replied without hesitation, "The members. Being a private club, I have gotten to know the members and their families on a more personal level."
Please help us congratulate Deann Sigman from our culinary department for being chosen as the January employee of the month. Deann graduated with a culinary degree from Bradford Culinary Institute. She lives right here in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys working out at the local YMCA, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Back in February when we went to the BJL annual conference Chef Ray worked with the company executive chefs to create a company-wide dish. He took the initiative to collaborate with the social media team to promote this dish, and for that he has received the Grand Slam Award!
Congratulations to Antonio, one of our longest-tenured associates, on receiving the Cloverleaf Award. He is reliable and trustworthy, recognizing that no task is too small. He goes above and beyond to assist patrons and teammates and is a great example of a Bobby Jones Associate.
Congratulations, Fred, on recieving the Clover Leaf Award!
Congratulations, Lou Brown, on being awarded the Clover Leaf Award!
Our grounds maintenance crew deserves a round of applause! They work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our golf course and surrounding areas look absolutely stunning! Their dedication and hard work are what makes our course truly shine. Let’s show them some love and appreciation in honor of their employee of the month awards! Left to right: Rigobert, Ando, Grey, Abdu, Miguel, Patrick, Felix, Felipe, Mohammed, Ian, Ty, Wayne, Jesus, Hannah, Ford, Justin, Jake
Stephenie Pruett has led our kid’s corner kid activities since July. Her dedication and support have truly made a difference in the success of our youth activities. The passion and enthusiasm she has brought to Hope Valley are inspiring, and it’s evident that the children benefit greatly from her involvement.
Zach has been with our team now for close to a year. He has done a wonderful job heading up our junior golf program in addition to providing golf instruction to our members and guests as well. Zach has done a great job meshing with our team and providing the utmost in customer service to assure a quality golf experience for all golfers. We are proud to have Zach on our team!
Congratulations to Joey on being awarded the Clover Leaf Award! Joey is an excellent golfer which allows him to see things from the golfer’s perspective. His is work ethic is great and he really enjoys working and being on the golf course. John is really glad to have Joey on his team!
Juwon has won this award before, and we are happy to present it to him again. He is always willing to help out the team when needed without hesitation. On the weekends, he is faced with numerous challenges and handles each with grace and professionalism. Congratulations, Juwon!
Congratulations to Mr. Bob Weber our Cloverleaf winner for February! Thanks for all you do for the guests of Cobblestone!
We like to congratulate David Diaz for being our Cloverleaf winner for February. David works extremely hard and always diligent and supportive when it comes to his fellow teammates, and our maintenance staff. Thank you David!
Anaiah Davis has earned the Clover Leaf Award for February and we would like to congratulate her! Anaiah sets the standard for service, showing high work ethic and always displaying a positive attitude. She always has a warm smile to greet everyone, and she is a pleasure to be around and to work beside. Anaiah is always willing to step in wherever she is needed. She is very talented and creative. She has great ideas when it comes to decorating the clubhouse for events and holidays. Cobblestone Park is very lucky to have Anaiah on our team.
Please help us congratulate Jason Berthhold from Travis Pointe Country Club for being named Executive Chef of the Year
Congratulations to the Travis Pointe team on being awarded the Private Club of the Year Award!
Please help us congratulate Dwight Denman on being awarded a Cloverleaf Award as employee of the month. Dwight is always a team player and going above and beyond without being asked. No matter how hectic the situation, he keeps his sense of humor and gets the job done.
Please join us in congratulating Tara Puc for being awarded Tennis Professional of the Year!
Congratulations to Jeremy Milam for earning the prestigious Bobby Jones Award for Cobblestone Park’s Associate of the Year. Jeremy is our 2nd Assistant Superintendent on the Golf Course Maintenance team, and he portrays our core values every day. He gets to work early ready to tackle any job assignment while giving 100%.
Congratulations to Alec Moore on being awarded the Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Bo Casey on being awarded the Salesperson of the Year!
Congratulations, Katherine, on receiving the Social Media Person of the Year Award!
Kim has been with us for a long time and takes great care of our ladies in the women’s locker room. She always makes members feel welcome and at home and we are so happy to celebrate her! She helps with cleaning projects around the locker room and club and always takes the extra step to make others feel special. Please help us to congratulate her!
Lily is positive both inside and outside of the workplace. She has excelled in her new role as a server. She has taken extra steps to increase her restaurant knowledge, and she works extremely hard to make our guests feel welcome with her southern hospitality!
Stephanie has been with the club for many years. She is our main beverage cart girl and does an amazing job! Steph can do it all and we love having her on our team!
Josh has been working in the kitchen for 7+ years. He started as a dishwasher and has worked his way up to now working on the hot line on busy nights! We love Josh's quick wit and kindness.
Congratulations to John McMullan on being awarded the Golf Course Superintendent of the Year (Private)!
Congratulations to Reggie Kratzer on being awarded General Manager of the Year (Private)!
Congratulations to Morgan Holland on being named the Food and Beverage Manager of the Year
Congratulations to Brantley Power on being awarded the Social Media Person of the Year!
Congratulations, Stephanie, on being awarded a Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Dustin Maley on being awarded a Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Kayla Jones on receiving the Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Taylor Keef on being named the Membership Sales Person of the Year!
Congratulations to Nathaniel Arndt on receiving the Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations to Mike Klaskala on being awarded the Golf Course Superintendent of the Year (Public)!
Congratulations to Kori Isaac on being awarded a Rookie of the Year Award!
Congratulations, Liz Lissner, on being awarded Rookie of the Year!
Congratulations to Brad Poplyk on being awarded the Rookie of the Year!
Congratulations to Paul Carey on receiving the General Manager of the Year (Public Course)!
Congratulations to Peter Rouillard on being awarded the Bobby Jones Perseverance Award!
Congratulations to Bob Byrnes on winning Golf Professional of the Year!
The Clover Leaf Award has been given to Ben Choong! He has been with our club for around 6 months now, and absolutely loves talking and interacting with all of our members! He is a fantastic bartender and is the man to make sure your glass is always sparkling! Let's give him a big CONGRATULATIONS for being our Cloverleaf Award Winner for February AND for gaining his Permanent Resident status! Way to go, Ben! We are so proud of you!
Please help us congratulate Michael Abraham for being awarded a Grand Slam award! Michael has been with us for eight months and always shows up with a smile. For the past three weeks, Michael has filled in for a co-worker who has been out with an illness. Thank you, Michael!
We would like to congratulate Jeff Israel as our Cloverleaf winner. Jeff consistently demonstrates dependability. Last month he was instrumental in helping us with a large issue with our HVAC unit and took the time to go above and beyond. Thank you, Jeff for your service and for being a part of our team.
Jake Myers has been a great addition to our staff for many reasons, but during the greens closure in January, he went above and beyond. With the golf operation being very quiet that week Jake stepped up to help with projects in the locker room, main clubhouse, and golf course maintenance. Needless to say, these duties were way outside of his regular area of responsibility but he never hesitated to help out and did so with great attention to detail. Thank you, Jake, for all of your efforts that week as well as everything that you do for our members daily.
Congrats to Andrew Silpe on winning the Cloverleaf Award for Associate of the Month for January! Andrew has been a consistent part of the golf operation since joining us last summer. He has handled the responsibility of Cart maintenance very well and is instrumental in helping manage the Cart fleet of both Fox and Legacy.
Congratulations to Nate on receiving the Clover Leaf award due to his exceptional dedication and hard work! Your contributions make our team better. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to Kayla on receiving the Grand Slam Award! She stepped up when her team needed her and filled any position asked of her! Thank you for being the ultimate team player!
Please help us congratulate our starter William and thank him for his dedication to service and demonstration of what it means to be a Bobby Jones associate. We appreciate all you do, William!
Please help us celebrate Employee of the Year, Jeune Snither! Snither has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in his role as captain. His hard work, dedication, and attitude have made a significant impact on the team and contributed to the success of the food and beverage department
Congratulations to our 2023 Bobby Jones Award winner, Josh! Josh is one of our line cooks at Colonial. He did not call out or miss one shift over the entire year and only requested one day off. More importantly, Josh exemplifies what being a great team member looks like and shows that service excellence is a team effort.
Olga & Jaime are a dynamic duo in the kitchen and have been with us for around two years. Olga is responsible for the delicious dinner service salads, desserts, and bread. We love her for her great smile and eagerness to learn! Jaime is an unsung hero of the kitchen. He keeps our dishes sparkling and pots/pans revolving back to the stoves.
Carson works as a food runner and locker room attendant at the Club. He is always willing to help out and go the extra mile. We love Carson's outgoing personality!
Tonio is the epitome of The Bobby Jones Award. He offers his help without hesitation and any expectation of a return. He has a positive, upbeat attitude that is noticed and welcomed by his co-workers and members alike. We are thankful his endless contributions.
Ana has been a steady force in the racquet department in the last year. Her commitment to programming, lessons, and the operation of the facility has been invaluable. Thank you for your dedication and exceptional contributions to HVCC Racquets.
The Bobby Jones Award is awarded to the associate of the year. Roddy works with our incredible maintenance team who keeps our course in great shape year-round. We are thankful to have Roddy within our team and making Bobby Jones Golf Course a great destination for all our golfers!
Jackie has been the ultimate prep master at the Club for over two years. She makes all the sauces, preps items and is responsible for our delicious desserts!
A few words to describe Mary: dependable, smart, bubbly, etc. She has become a member favorite in the year + she has been working at the club!
Congratulations to our Bobby Jones Award winner, Justin! Thank you for all you do for our guests at Cobblestone.
Congratulations to our December Clover Leaf Award Winner, Breanna!
Juan Alas received the 2023 Bobby Jones Award from Legacy and Fox Creek. Juan worked on Fox Creek and Legacy for over 5 years and is a crucial member of our team and beloved by the Maintenance Staff. His work ethic and attitude sets him apart from everyone else, and he will gladly perform anything asked and needed. Thank you, Juan, and congratulations.
Carlos exemplifies everything we ask for in an associate here at TGC. Carlos is willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. He led a great Banquet Team and dealt with the most Private Event business we have ever seen at the Club this year. He is a true asset to The Georgia Club and we hope he continues with us for many years to come.
Congratulations to Allen Sumpter for being named the Santee National GC Associate of the Year! Mr. Sumpter has been an associate at Santee National for 30 years as an Assistant Superintendent. Mr. Sumpter leadership has helped Santee National become the Favorite course in the area.
Miss Donna has earned Associate of the Year beyond a doubt. She is a vital part of our team and of our Club's success. She is dependable, hard working, positive, caring, professional, intentional and driven. Miss Donna is always willing to help and has the most beautiful soul!
Congratulations to Will Durden, on being awarded our Cloverleaf Winner for November! We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations to Raul Rodriguez who took home the employee of the year award!
Stephanie has been an immense help to our staff and members stepping up whenever she is needed. She brings a great atmosphere at the front desk and we are so happy to have her! Please help us to congratulate Stephanie!
Mario is an integral part of our maintenance team and led the crew during a time of transition between Superintendents. Thank you for all you do, Mario!!
"Sparks" has been an asset to the team at both courses. He is always willing to go "Above and Beyond" and takes charge without being asked. He is a fine example of what is expected out of a Bobby Jones Links team member.
Congratulations to our Cloverleaf Award recipient! Thank you Michael for all you do.
Stella is one of our main lunch servers, so you have probably seen her having lunch at the Club. Stella was shy and quiet when she first started, but has definitely come out of her shell in the past year! She is always shows up to her shifts and is willing to help out. We are very thankful to have Stella on our team!
Lupe is the banquet and special events chef at the club. She works hand in hand with Chef Ray to execute all of our banquets, member events, food truck, cooking classes and all other areas of the kitchen. She won employee of the year for 2021 and has kept those standards every day since. The club is very fortunate to have Lupe!
Please help us congratulate Scott Johnson for being awarded a Grand Slam Award! Scott makes a difference by regularly asking questions to better understand the club operations at Hope Valley Country Club. He was nominated for this award by Hope Valley General Manager, Emzi Wewers.
Please help us congratulate Ashlyn Varvel for being awarded a Grand Slam Award! Ashlyn went above and beyond to help train our new bookkeeper at CobblestonePlease help us congratulate Ashlyn Varvel for being awarded a Grand Slam Award!
Help us say "Thank You" to Karen, our Clover Leaf award winner for November. Her dedicated passion towards providing a better service to the membership never goes unnoticed.
Please help us congratulate Amy Willy for being our latest Clover Leaf Award winner!
Congrats to our new associate Charlie Fennell for winning a Grand Slam Award. Charlie made a difference by stepping outside his normal duties (Service Standard #12). Charlie went above and beyond by taking advantage of a cold, slow day to get some in-house cleaning done around the facility. The place has never looked better.
Please help us congratulate Eden List on being awarded a Bobby Jones Links Grand Slam Award for her efforts in making the World Long Drive Championship a success!
Mike has gone above and beyond numerous times. He is a valued member of our grounds team and has stepped up considerably this year. Please help us thank Mike for all of his hard work and commitment.
Congratulations to Ricky Owens who received the Grand Slam Award. Ricky is very deserving of this award as he went way "above and beyond" when the previous superintendent resigned. He assumed the leadership role without being asked, He kept the team focused and on-task, taking care of the entire club grounds.
Congratulations to Jules Pratt who received the Cloverleaf Award. Jules is a very deserving recipient of this award as she is always ready to step in and help wherever and whenever needed. She takes care of members and guests in a very timely, friendly and efficient manner.
Please help us congratulate Grand Slam award winners Charles Sharpe and Rodney Sims. These two guys are always willing to step up to the plate when needed. Recently, they were needed in the kitchen for detailed cleaning and offered to help. They both worked tirelessly for hours and made the kitchen sparkle. We are happy to have Charles and Rodney as Cobblestone Park employees.
Marius always flies the flag at Legacy Golf Links as an associate in the Pro Shop with a warm smile and positive attitude. Before his morning starts, he makes sure the range is in proper order and continues the day, greeting our guests mostly by name.
Please help us congratulate Peter Rouillard for being awarded a Bobby Jones Links Grand Slam Award! Pete always flies the Bobby Jones Links flag. His recent commitment to being an interim GM at Woodlake Country Club was a selfless act of being away from home for a couple of months.
We are happy to give George Arlet our Associate of the Month award known as our Cloverleaf Award for the month. If you are lucky enough to meet George you will quickly understand what a friendly, committed, and dedicated associate he is! We are very lucky to have him apart of the Patriots Point Family!
Sidney always shows up with the best attitude and work ethic. She is dependable, efficient, and is always willing to go above and beyond!
Hudson has only been with us for about 4 months but has made a huge impact. He is excellent at remembering our member's and guest's preferences and has a great attitude!
Josh and his team recently hosted the World Long Drive Championships at Bobby Jones Golf Course. The event ran flawlessly and his whole staff showed how they are always dedicated to service.
Help us celebrate Andrew Hanlon, one of our bright golf services crew members, for receiving our monthly Cloverleaf award! He is outgoing and always excited to be here at The Ooltewah Club. He never hesitates to help when needed and is always eager to interact with members.
Congratulations to Shana, our Cloverleaf winner for this month. She has been such a wonderful addition to our accounting team and we are so happy she is here with us!
Thank you for all you do for golf and the Club, Nate!
Emily’s dedication, hard work, and commitment have earned her the title of Employee of the Month.
We are excited to present a Grand Slam Award to Finn Schofield. In less than 2 months in his position, Finn has already demonstrated many instances of going above and beyond, such as hand-picking the sides of the range during slow times.
Diana Rocchio takes home the Clover Leaf Award for her outstanding work ethic and always stepping up to help when needed.
Sam Napieralski scores a Grand Slam with her incredible positivity and motivating spirit.
The Grand Slam award goes to… Matt! He goes above and beyond every single day. He is one of the most genuine people and we are so lucky to have him as a member of our staff!
Help us celebrate Dave Jones, one of our hard-working maintenance crew members, for receiving our monthly Cloverleaf award! Dave never hesitates to help when needed and has been a loyal member of our team since 2020.
A BIG shout out to David Brooks and his team for all their work on creating and maintaining the beautiful fairways and greens at the Club. We are SUPER proud and thankful for all you do!
Katy recently supported a new General Manager at Osprey Cove to ensure he acclimated to his position with ease. She lives out the Bobby Jones Links Service Standard of “Yes is the answer. What is your question?”.
Join us in saying congratulations to Ana for her Clover Leaf Award. Thank you for your dedication and contributions to the development of our racquet programs.
Tim has gone above and beyond with his efforts during instruction and club fitting to every customer he works with. His experience brings a lot of knowledge to our academy and we are thankful to have someone like him on our team!
Sharon provides a high level of service to both membership and staff. She also makes the dessert of the week!
Turner works in both the pro shop and outside golf operations. He’s a very hard worker and we love having him on our team!
Kait is one of our amazing expos/food runners who also works banquets. She always shows up with a great attitude and works hard.
Please help us congratulate our Senior VP of Operations, Mike Nolen on being awarded the Clover Leaf Award for this month!
Myers went above and beyond to help out the team the last month. Multiple times he came in to help, even while being here just to practice or play. He is always willing to help the team!
Matthew Sparks gets the job done right every time by delivering extraordinary customer service and going above and beyond in every aspect of the job. Matthew's recognition on our customer survey speaks volumes, along with his positive attitude and welcoming energy.
Idris has been a loyal member of the Yates team since 2022. He brings with him every day the killer combo: an infectious personality and a tireless work ethic. We are beyond appreciative of Idris and are incredibly lucky to have him as part of the team.
Max is an incredible asset to our team and comes with a great attitude every day. He makes every member and guest feel like they’re at home when on our property. Max helps keep things running smoothly and beautifully throughout the golf course.