Dear Members of The Pennhills Club,
PGA Professional Search
The Board of Directors has hired John Rook who will be familiarizing himself with the Pennhills Club for the anticipated opening date of April 1st. We understand the concern from the membership about our decision to part ways with Jake Northrup, however we feel that the new professional will create a very positive experience for all members moving forward, while achieving greater financial efficiencies in the pro shop department.
General Manager
Mary Jo Hardy has recently accepted this role. This is an important position for the Pennhills Club moving forward as this person will coordinate our marketing and social media efforts, interact and cater to the membership and also work to drive revenues by actively sourcing new events such as weddings, golf tournaments, new members and corporate events.
Steve Bailey
Steve is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in MIS and Associates Degree in Golf Course Turfgrass Management. Steve began his career as an intern at the Country Club of Brookline in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by Assistant Superintendent stints at Indiana Country Club and Whispering Woods Golf Club. Most recently, Steve was the Superintendent at North Hills Municipal Golf Course and Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.
Lastly, the Board of Directors is working with the membership in mind to create additional member-centered events and put the right individuals in place to lead the Pennhills Club for the long-term. We are doing this to ensure the long-term sustainability of the club, while ensuring that the membership fee stays at levels that members have become accustomed to over the years. We also hope to provide more regular communication moving forward about current events and the long-term strategy of the Pennhills Club.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any board member for clarification.
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors