Shelter Harbor Golf Club Names Gerard O’Callaghan General Manager
Dublin, Ireland native to oversee operations at the prestigious Rhode Island clubCharlestown, RI – Gerard O’Callaghan has been named General Manager of the Shelter Harbor Golf Club, the #2 rated golf club in Rhode Island. In his new position, Mr. O’Callaghan will be responsible for overseeing all facets of the Club’s daily operations, which includes an 18-hole golf course, 9-hole par-3 course, 2 guest cottages, and a 44,000 square foot clubhouse with dining and fitness facilities.
Prior to joining Shelter Harbor, Mr. O’Callaghan had served since 2003 as General Manager at the Vineyard Golf Club in Edgartown, Mass, a prestigious private club located on Martha’s Vineyard. Prior to his arrival at the Vineyard Club, Mr. O’Callaghan spent seven years as the General Manager of The Lanam Club in Andover, Mass, a 50-year-old member owned private business / dining club. A native of Dublin, Ireland, Mr. O’Callaghan graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, in 1994 and earned a Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management, from Dublin College of Catering, Dublin, Ireland, in 1994.
”Gerry’s training in the European hospitality business and his recent experience at the Vineyard Club makes him a great fit for Shelter Harbor Golf Club,” said Fred Maynard, a Shelter Harbor Founder and Club President. “We expect that he will provide the high level of service that our members are accustomed to.”
“I’m excited to lead the Shelter Harbor team,” said O’Callaghan. “It’s not often that you are presented with an opportunity to step into a General Manager position at such a prestigious club in its early years of development. I’m thrilled at the prospect of helping shape Shelter Harbor’s reputation as one of the top club’s in New England.”
About Shelter Harbor Golf Club
Shelter Harbor Golf Club, which opened in July 2004, has drawn rave reviews locally and nationally; recently Golfweek ranked the Club #24 on the list of best new golf courses to open in the U.S. in the past 3-years. Nestled among wetlands, mature trees and rock walls, Shelter Harbor is set atop one of the highest promontories in Rhode Island. Its 44,000-square foot clubhouse offers unparalleled views of the golf course, surrounding countryside and the waters of Block Island Sound.
Designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, Shelter Harbor features five sets of tees with total yardages ranging from 4,951 yards to 7,006. With generous fairways and challenging approach shots, Shelter Harbor offers a magnificent experience for golfers of all levels. A private equity club, Shelter Harbor has reached more than 90 percent of its limited membership capacity. For more information on the club, visit www.shgcri.com.
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