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Published on: 5/1/2009
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Michael Sullivan
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Michael Sullivan
General Manager, TPC Potomac
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Sullivan, or "Sully," as he's better known, recently wrapped up supervision of a major $28 million renovation project at the PGA Tour Golf Course Properties-owned course.
It's been an extensive, complex project originally conceived as a way to eliminate flooding problems at the course, but eventually expanded to include a wide range of upgrades to the club.
Among them: An $8 million clubhouse expansion that has added 3,500 square feet to the facility, pushing the overall size to 38,000 square feet.
And that's all been done without assessing members - the PGA Tour has covered all the costs.
Despite the unavailability of the course, Sullivan has managed to keep the membership steady, with nearly 800 golf members and 47 social members.
"We set up reciprocal play opportunities with other courses in the area," he said.
In addition to his duties at TPC Potomac, Sullivan oversees regional operations at six other TPC courses.
His 25 years of experience in the club industry includes stints as general manager of TPC Sawgrass, director of golf at the La Costa Resort in California and regional director of operations with Walters Golf in Las Vegas.