KemperSports, manager of Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif., announced Gary Piotrowski as general manager. In this role, Gary will oversee daily operations of the nationally acclaimed 36-hole resort, located in Southern California's Coachella Valley.
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Piotrowski, who hails from Michigan, brings more than 12 years of experience managing upscale, daily-fee and semi-private clubs and has also directed the opening of multiple golf facilities. He most recently served as general manager at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. Prior to that assignment, Piotrowski held the general manager position for seven years at The Walt Disney Corporation-owned Celebration Golf Club, also located in Orlando. In addition to his status as a Class A member of the PGA, Piotrowski is an active member of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA).
"As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Desert Willow, we look forward to adding Gary to our great team at Desert Willow," said KemperSports president and c.o.o. Steve Skinner. "We believe Gary's background in the industry coupled with his leadership abilities will prove instrumental in helping Desert Willow remain the place to play in the Coachella Valley."
Developed and owned by the city of Palm Desert, Desert Willow Golf Resort features two 18-hole designs, the Firecliff and Mountain View courses. The Southern California destination, surrounded by the scenic Santa Rosa Mountains, also includes a 33,000-square-foot clubhouse, full-service practice facility as well as fine dining and elegant banquet facilities suited for intimate gatherings or large receptions. Both the Firecliff and Mountain View courses received 4 ½-star ratings in Golf Digest's latest edition of "Best Places to Play."
For more information on Desert Willow Golf Resort, visit http://desertwillow.com.