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| Sharon Painter – General Manager |
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Sharon, a native Floridian, grew up in the panhandle town of Milton. She attended the University of Alabama on a golf scholarship, captained the golf team for two years and graduated with a degree in Public Relations and Advertising. Sharon’s career path includes comprehensive experience in all phases of golf course management. Sharon has participated in the U.S. Open as an amateur, and in a variety of mini-tour events and LPGA events. She currently oversees four non Palm Beach County golf operations, two tennis facilities and has managed Southwinds Golf Course for the County for 14 years. |
| Carey Ruffer – Head Golf Professional, Class A PGA of America, Class A LPGA Teaching & Professional Division |
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Carey grew up just north of Houston, Texas where she ranked as high as the #3 junior player in the nation by Golf Digest. She went on to play golf for the University of Tulsa where she was a member of their NCAA Division 1 Championship team in 1988. Carey has been involved in golf since her graduation from college, working in marketing for Titleist and Footjoy Wordwide in Massachusetts before following her desire to get into the club professional side of the golf business. Carey worked at several clubs in Palm Beach County as an assistant before joining Southwinds Golf Course as the Head Golf Professional in 2002. |
| Peter Arvanitis II – Golf Course Superintendent, GCSAA Class A |
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Pete was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He was introduced to golf course maintenance while working part time during summer vacations. His love of nature and being outdoors convinced Pete to pursue a career in golf course maintenance. Pete attended Ohio State University and earned his degree in Golf Course and Turfgrass Operations. Following his graduation from Ohio State, Pete moved to Florida and began his turfgrass management career. He worked in various capacities at Lost Tree Golf Club in West Palm and St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton before becoming the Golf Course Superintendent at Southwinds Golf Course in 1996. |
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Southwinds Golf Course
19557 Lyons Road
Boca Raton, FL
(561) 482-3354
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