A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Gordon Petrie brings more than 30 years of finance, legal and human resources experience to the Scottsdale Golf Group. He has held several senior management positions with multinational corporations in manufacturing, hospitality and mining industries in the United States and Canada. His experience also includes a big four CPA firm in Toronto. Prior to joining the Scottsdale Golf Group, Gordon owned his own financial services consulting firm in Scottsdale. He is currently a member of numerous financial organizations in the US and Europe as well as the Board of Directors of the Greater Scottsdale Boys & Girls Club.
For over 30 years, Craig has been a PGA member, playing on the tour, Horton Smith Award recipient, and Iowa Section Champion. He is consistently recognized as a leader in golf instruction by GOLF “50 Best Teachers in America” and Golf Digest “Top 100 Teachers” lists. He has had numerous instruction articles published in GOLF DIGEST, GOLF, and GOLF TIPS. He oversees all John Jacobs’ Golf Schools and Golf Digest Schools locations.
Jerry Wilson—Vice President Public Golf Operations
With more than 26 years of experience in golf operations, Jerry Wilson joined Scottsdale Golf Group in 1994. As the Vice President of Public Golf Operations, Jerry serves as General Manager for SGG’s Painted Mountain Golf Resort in Mesa and oversees operations at public and municipal golf properties within SGG’s management portfolio.. His diverse background includes a two year degree in agronomy and turf management, food and beverage operations, multi-facility, golf and clubhouse operations, supervision of capital construction projects, staff development and training and budgeting/cost control operations. He has maintained his Class “A” membership in the PGA since 1993. Prior to joining SGG, Jerry held similar management positions with Pinetop Lakes Country Club, Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Camelot Golf Club in Mesa.
John Jackson—Vice President Golf Operations & Merchandising
With more than 20 years of experience at the Phoenician Resort, managing the liaising between the hotel and regular guest business, as well as high end tournaments and outside play - John was also "merchandiser of the year" in the Southwest for many years. As Vice President of Golf Operations & Merchandising, John serves as General Manager for SGG's Legend Trail Golf Club in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
With 12 years managing Mission Hills in Palm Springs, a multi-course complex with over 3,200 members - in addition, oversaw the management of the LPGA Dina Shore Nabisco Tournament. As Vice President of Private Club Operations, Tom serves as General Manager for SGG's Red Mountain Ranch Country Club in Mesa, Arizona.
With 3 years at Troon Golf selling out the entire membership of the new Corte Bella Golf Club, before being promoted to Director, National Private Club Membership Sales. As Vice President of Private Club Member Sales, Dave serves as General Manager for SGG's Corte Bella Golf Club in Sun City West, Arizona.
Joe Gaffney—Vice President Multiple Golf Course Operations
With over 25 years with a multi-national public company, including 5 years in charge of international joint venture investments prior to being drawn into the golf industry. As Vice President of Multiple Golf Operations, Joe serves as General Manager for Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Arizona.
With over 32 years of full time sales and marketing experience, Ernie joined the scottsdale golf group in May of 2006. He has 17 years of group golf sales in the Phoenix region with past golf management companies here in the valley. As the group events manager, he currently works with small and large corporate groups, charity fund raisers, mini tours, local tours, and private individual group outings at all of the scottsdale golf group properties, with group outings ranging from 16-180 players. The scottsdale golf group brand of properties allows him to provide placement and satisfy group needs to have a successful event for all customers.
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