Spring / 2013
On Course Letter from the President Dear Friends: We enter the new season at the Woods Hole Golf Club with considerable excitement and optimism. Much has been done since publishing the last issue of On Course. On February 25, Michael Lawrence joined the WHGC as its new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. The Board is very pleased, and we are confident that he will provide excellent leadership to the Club. I expect that the improvement in operations will be dramatic. Michael most recently served as
General Manager of Remington Hotels and Resorts in Dallas, Texas. From 2006 to 2011, he was General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. He previously was General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Berkley Hall Club in Bluffton, South Carolina, and before that he was Vice President, Club Operations and Human Resources of Boca Resorts, Inc. Martha and Michael Lawrence have recently relocated to Falmouth from Fort Worth. I know that each of you join me in welcoming them to WHGC. Our 2012 membership survey identified a number of opportunities for improvement at the Club, and we (continue on page 4)
From the General Manager Dear Woods Hole Members! First of all, let me say how glad I am glad to be your first General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. I also speak for my beautiful wife of almost 34 years, Martha, in saying that everyone we’ve met at the Club and in the Falmouth community have warmly and graciously welcomed us to our new home. In my column in On Course I will communicate the many initiatives we will be implementing to enhance your Member experience. One of our first priorities will be improved restaurant service. Based on feedback from the Board, the Member Survey, and several recent meetings with members and staff, we will be enhancing our food-service operation. Our goal will be to have a well trained staff that produces high quality food and service consistently. Here are a few highlights of what to expect: (continue on page 2)
The Clubhouse and Lounge Full-Service Menu is now available 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Daily— All Season.