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| Denny Ford, PGA Director of Golf ~ Pleasant Run & Sarah Shank |
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Denny Ford has been the Director of Golf at Pleasant Run for 33 years. He was recently selected by his peers as the 2010 Indiana PGA Golf Professional of The Year which is the highest award a PGA Golf Professional can earn in their own PGA Section. Denny was also the Indiana PGA Player of The Year in 1977 and has played in the PGA Senior Championship and US Senior Open Championship. Denny is married to Bonnie Ford "his right hand lady" who serves as director of food and beverage for Pleasant Run and Sarah Shank GC. Denny's daughter "Danah Bordner" currently plays on the LPGA Tour. Denny serves as Director of Golf at Pleasant Run and Sarah Shank Golf Courses.
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| Ryan Ford, PGA Director of Golf ~ Pleasant Run & Sarah Shank |
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Ryan Ford turned professional in 2001 after graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Restaurant Hotel and Institutional Tourism. He was a member of the men's golf team at Purdue and competed in the 2000 US Amateur at Baltusrol Golf Club. He was the 2005 and 2006 Indiana PGA Club Car Player of the Year, and the 2005 Indianan PGA Assistants Champion. His most prized victory came when he teamed up with his father in the 2008 Indiana PGA Team Championship. He recently qualified for the 2011 National Club Pro Championship which will be held at Hershey Country Club, located in Hershey Pennsylvania. Ryan is married to Carrie Ford and they have a beautiful daughter named Piper. Ryan is the Director of Golf at Pleasant Run and Sarah Shank Golf Course.
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| Eric Huther, Golf Professional ~ Sarah Shank |
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Eric Huther attended Jasper High School and graduated in 2004. He went on to attend Kentucky Wesleyan College and was a 4 year varsity player on the men's golf team. Eric graduated in 2008 with a degree in Sports & Fitness Management. He served as a caddy at Victoria National Golf Club located in Evansville, IN. Eric joins us in 2010 as his first professional job in the golf business, he passed his PAT (Playing Ability Test) in early Spring. He will continue his education this Fall and Winter to become a PGA Member. We look forward to watching Eric grow as a golf professional and earn his PGA Membership.
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| Jeff Adamson, PGA Golf Professional ~ Pleasant Run |
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Jeff Adamson was born and raised in Cincinnati Ohio. He first become interested in golf from his grandparents when he was about 13 years old. Jeff graduated from Taylor High School in 2003 and completed the Professional Golf Management program in December of 2009 and was elected to PGA Membership. He first started working in the golf business at Shawnee Lookout Golf Course when he was 16 years old and worked his way through the ranks from cart boy to assistant golf professional. Jeff received the position of Assistant Golf Professional and Grand Oak Golf Club after five years of employment. He recently competed in the 2010 Indiana Assistants Championship and looks forward to playing more tournament golf in the following years. Jeff enjoys attending sporting events and working on his fitness when he's not at the golf course. We welcome Jeff to Sarah Shank and look forward to watching him grow as our PGA Head Golf Professional.
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| Bob Placido, PGA Professional ~ Pleasant Run & Sarah Shank |
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Bob Placido's work history represents 49 years experience in the golf business. At the age of fifteen he was introduced to golf by a buddy and shot 52 at his first attempt. His interest in golf immediately took precedence over basketball and baseball. He caddied double bags, 36 holes a day at a private club in Massachusetts, becoming #1 caddy. This entitled him to play golf on Mondays. Fortunately, he was taken under the wing of a great teacher who helped him develop as a player. He made the golf team and played #1 during his Junior and Senior year of high school, competing in Junior Tournaments in the East.
Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving four years in Security Police at a SAC Base. During this time, he had multiple orders cut and in the Spring was given temporary duty to the golf course. He gained valuable experience in turf management under the guidance of an excellent greens superintendent. Bob has been a Pro-Superintendent for the greatest majority of these years, sharing the dual love of competition, teaching and improving the golf experience by golf course beautification.
Bob has been active in the Indiana PGA Section, he has been a Board Member, Memberhsip Chairman, and Tournament Chairman.
Bob is a very accomplished player and has won the Indiana PGA Section Championship, and the Indiana PGA Senior Championship to name a few.
Bob has been married to Nancy for 47 years and they have 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
"I've been privileged to promote what I really believe, GOLF IS THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED".
As you can see, we are very blessed to have Bob's knowledge and work ethic. But most importantly, a role model to look up to.
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| Tim Kahle, Golf Course Superintendent ~ Pleasant Run & Sarah Shank |
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Tim Kahle is a graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Turf Management. Before coming to Pleasant Run and Sarah Shank, he was the first assistant at The Country Club which is located in Cleveland Ohio. Tim also served as golf course superintendent for 5 seasons in Franklin, Indiana. We are very excited for Tim to join our staff. Tim's attention to detail, work ethic, and knowledge sets him above the rest.
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