Corte Bella Golf Club News & Notes

Keith Kalny, PGA General Manager

As you know, KemperSports assumed ownership of the Corte Bella Golf Club in September. Founded in 1978, KemperSports has a rich history as a family-owned business nationally recognized as a leader in golf management with over 130 courses owned or managed in their portfolio. Interim General Manager, Jeff Wilson, oversaw the transition and departed on December 23rd after my arrival on the 20th.

I’m delighted to return to the Valley and join the Corte Bella team. I got my start in the golf business in 1986 at The Wigwam Resort, and served as Director of Golf there from 1991 to 2001. My wife and I relocated to the Twin Cities where I worked at StoneRidge Golf Club as General Manager & Head Professional. Most recently, I spent the last five years working for KemperSports managing The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City, Minnesota. My reception from Corte Bella members, staff, and Corte Bella HOA board members has been exceptional. The golf club staff provides genuine friendly service and does a fantastic job of taking care of members and guests. Kemper hired a new golf course superintendent, Scott Nelson, in November. Scott has been busy hiring crew and is finally up to speed on staffing and going about improving course conditions. Word from the membership is that the course is already showing signs of dramatic improvement. But, we also know there is work to do throughout the course to elevate the reputation of the club. Those improvements will take time, but ownership and our team are up to making it happen. Feedback from members and homeowners within the community is important. Moreover, keeping effective communication flowing between the golf club and the Corte Bella HOA is a top priority. I have a weekly meeting with HOA board member John Mestemacher and have also been communicating with Leeann Blue, your General Manager. KemperSports also gathered important insights via a member survey completed in October. I look forward to sharing club news and plans for the future through CB Times. I’m confident we will continue to enhance the facility and be an even greater asset for your community. I can best be reached via email: kkalny@cortebellagolfclub.com.