Ben Dobbs
Executive Director at PGA WEST & The Club at PGA WEST- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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PGA WEST®, The Club at PGA WEST, and The Citrus Club
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 2020 - Present
Overseen the expansion of PGA WEST® and a total rebrand marketing initiative. I opened a $10 million sports club and family complex and established accounting, human resources, and information technology teams. I have undertaken three golf course restoration projects and look forward to continuing the momentum of elevating the entire property.
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General Manager
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
My team and I deliver exceptional member experiences to over 1500 Memberships.------------------------------------------------Built by legends, PGA WEST is home to nine exceptional golf courses and an unmatched lifestyle with resort play and private club opportunities to enjoy picture perfect surroundings and camaraderie year-round. Located in La Quinta, Ca, known as "The Western Home of Golf in America," PGA WEST is a preferred destination of the greater Palm Springs area.
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Genaral Manager
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Dec 2014 - Sep 2017
Indian Wells Country Club has an iconic history that began more than 60 years ago and was the host club for the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour Event for over 45 years. As the General Manager of Indian Wells Country Club, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of this thirty-six hole private country club with four food and beverage outlets, 7,000 square foot ballroom, wellness center and traditional club amenities. Indian Wells Country Club has an iconic history that began more than 60 years ago and was the host club for the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour Event for over 45 years. As the General Manager of Indian Wells Country Club, I oversaw the day-to-day operations of this thirty-six hole private country club with four food and beverage outlets, 7,000 square foot ballroom, wellness center and traditional club amenities.
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ClubCorp
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Director of Golf and Member Retention
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May 2010 - Dec 2014
As the Regional Director of Golf and Member Retention for ClubCorps Desert / West Region, I oversaw golf operations and member retention programs / strategies at eighteen clubs in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington. As the Regional Director of Golf and Member Retention for ClubCorps Desert / West Region, I oversaw golf operations and member retention programs / strategies at eighteen clubs in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Washington.
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Director of Golf
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May 2008 - May 2010
Mission Hills Country Club is a premier 54 hole country club in Ranch Mirage. While Director of Golf at this world renowned facility, I hosted the LPGA Major, the ANA Inspiration, as well as the AJGA Championship and a full calendar of the traditional Member events. I lead a team focused on making a very large Club seem small and offering personalized customer service! Mission Hills Country Club is a premier 54 hole country club in Ranch Mirage. While Director of Golf at this world renowned facility, I hosted the LPGA Major, the ANA Inspiration, as well as the AJGA Championship and a full calendar of the traditional Member events. I lead a team focused on making a very large Club seem small and offering personalized customer service!
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Director of Golf
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
The Hills of Lakeway Country Club is a 72 hole property which includes The Hills Country Club and Lakeway Golf Club. While Director of Golf at The Hills of Lakeway, I hosted the Champions PGA Tour Event and a full schedule of member events and activities. The Hills of Lakeway Country Club is a 72 hole property which includes The Hills Country Club and Lakeway Golf Club. While Director of Golf at The Hills of Lakeway, I hosted the Champions PGA Tour Event and a full schedule of member events and activities.
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Director of Golf
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Feb 2004 - Aug 2007
The Club at PGA WEST or PGA WEST Private is the Members Club at PGA WEST. As Director of Golf I was responsible for all golf operations serving over 1500 Membership on three championship golf courses. During this time I hosted the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour Event and managed over 200 Member Events Annually. The Club at PGA WEST or PGA WEST Private is the Members Club at PGA WEST. As Director of Golf I was responsible for all golf operations serving over 1500 Membership on three championship golf courses. During this time I hosted the Bob Hope Classic PGA Tour Event and managed over 200 Member Events Annually.
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Tatum Ranch Golf Club
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Golf Professional
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Dec 1998 - Feb 2004
I was the Head Golf Professional of this eighteen hole Robert Cup design championship golf course in Cave Creek, Arizona. During my time at Tatum Ranch I helped transition the course from a public / resort course to a private country club, which included developing a Members Golf Event Calendar, helping to sell Membership and building a brand new golf shop and clubhouse remodel. My team and I successfully transitioned Tatum Ranch Golf Club from a resort course to a fully functioning private country club.
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Head Golf Professional
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May 1996 - Dec 1998
I was the Head Golf Professional at this very busy private country club in Escondido California. While at Escondido Country Club my team and I worked together to build an active Membership base featuring golf programming for all Members. I was the Head Golf Professional at this very busy private country club in Escondido California. While at Escondido Country Club my team and I worked together to build an active Membership base featuring golf programming for all Members.
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Assistant Golf Professional
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Oct 1993 - May 1996
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Education
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New Mexico State University
Business Administration, Marketing - Professional Golf Management