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The Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf Course staff are dedicated to
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| David J. Longville, CGCS Director of Operations and Golf Course Superintendent |
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David has been happily married to Christine for over 10 years. They have two children, Frances and Jack, who attend Flynn Elementary School. David is originally from White Bear Lake, Minnesota where he began a career in the golf industry over 25 years ago. David has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in business administration and management from the College of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Science Degree in turfgrass science from the University of Minnesota. He is also a Certified Golf Course Superintendent. In addition to his responsibilities at Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf Courses, David designed the curriculum and teaches classes in turf and lawn management at the Chippewa Valley Technical College. David spends his free time bow hunting and spending time with his family.
| Jim Buyze, PGA Professional Assistant Director of Operations |
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Jim and his wife Kathy, son Nathan, and daughter Megan, who attend Little Red Elementary School, moved to Eau Claire from Burlington, Wisconsin in 2005. Jim brings over 15 years of corporate golf experience to Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf Courses. His experience includes the Marriott Corporation at the Orlando World Center, ANVAN Company where he opened Geneva National Golf Club in Lake Geneva, and the Marcus Corporation at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, also located in Lake Geneva. Jim is a graduate of the Ferris State University Professional Golf Management Program in Big Rapids, Michigan and also received an MBA from University of Phoenix, Milwaukee Campus. Jim has been a PGA of America member since 1991 and has served as an adjunct faculty member for the PGA since 1996.
Steve Phelps
Food and Beverage Manager
Steve grew up in nearby Cornell, Wisconsin. In high school, he worked summers on the grounds crew at Lake Wissota Golf Course. While obtaining his associate's degree in marketing from the Chippewa Valley Technical College, he worked as a bartender at Connell's 2 and High Shores Supper Club (both very popular local establishments). In 2002, he moved to LaCrosse, Wisconsin and took a position as Bar Manager at the LaCrosse Country Club. Steve held this position until moving to Eau Claire in December 2007 to take over food and beverage operations at Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf Courses. His many interests include running, playing golf, learning about wines, and watching the Packers.
Doug Hobbs
Assistant Superintendent
Doug and his wife, Kjersten, relocated to Eau Claire in 2005 from
Colorado where he owned a lawn care business for over 10 years. He
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a Bachelors Degree in turf management from Purdue University and enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, fishing, playing sports,
and traveling.
