PETALUMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CourseCo, a Northern California-based golf course management firm with facilities in three states, has named Michael Sharp as Chief Executive Officer. As part of a planned management transition process, company Founder Tom Isaak, 70, becomes CourseCo’s Chairman.
Sharp, 43, joined CourseCo nearly 15 years ago. Sharp is a PGA professional and partner in CourseCo. He attended Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento and graduated from Sacramento State University. Sharp has held various leadership positions within the golf industry.
CourseCo is one of the leading golf course management firms in the United States and now operates 33 golf properties. Founded in 1988, the company is a recognized leader in municipal and public course management, as well as for its innovative and environmentally sustainable course management practices.
“Michael has been integral to the continued, exceptional record of stable growth at CourseCo. Our new roles reflect our determination to advance our mission and strategy led by the best possible talent. We believe this is essential to maintaining our faithful relationships with our clients and to sustain optimal growth consistent with our standards and values. Our leadership lineup is just right for a very bright future,” Founder and Chairman Tom Isaak said.
Sharp’s Executive Team also includes Tom Bugbee, Vice President of Operations, and Lance Merrihew, Vice President of Marketing and Sales.
Reporting to Sharp and the Executive Team will be the company’s Senior Operations Managers, who will have significant support roles for courses where they are currently assigned, as well as providing leadership and resources at other CourseCo-managed properties:
- Adam Pohll, PGA, of Riverside Golf Course, Fresno, CA
- Sean Silva, of Napa Golf Course, Napa, CA
- Lance Iwanaka, San Francisco, CA
- Gary Ingram, GCSAA, Oakland, CA
- Troy Thompson, GCSAA Visalia, CA
- Tod Lupkes, GCSAA, Pullman, WA
