Escalante Golf, a boutique golf management company based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been retained by Fort Wayne, Ind.,-based Orchard Ridge Country Club to manage all club operations. Orchard Ridge is one of Fort Wayne's oldest private country clubs and boasts a rich tradition and family-friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1925, the Club is the only one in the area to have hosted both PGA and LPGA events.
"We are extremely excited to be associated with a club with such a rich history as Orchard Ridge. The course is in phenomenal shape and the Club amenities including the tennis courts, fitness center, pool complex, multiple restaurants and Kidz on the Ridge program make it the perfect club for families. Orchard Ridge's professional staff, incredible facilities and dedicated membership are the perfect ingredients for a vibrant club," said David McDonald, president of Escalante Golf, Inc.
Escalante Golf will continue the rich tradition of the Chick Evans scholarship program for caddies. Orchard Ridge is one of the few clubs in Fort Wayne that actively promotes a caddy program as a way to enjoy the game and give students the opportunity to earn money and scholarships for college.
"This is an exciting time for Orchard Ridge. I am proud of the entire staff for being such professional and dedicated employees and I know they are all looking forward to having the caliber of professionalism that Escalante brings to Orchard Ridge. Under the direction and leadership of Escalante Golf, I am extremely confident about our future as one of the preeminent clubs in Fort Wayne. We will continue to be known as a family-friendly club that offers a variety of programs and membership opportunities," said John Marynowski, owner of Orchard Ridge Country Club.
Escalante Golf, Inc. owns and manages clubs in Texas, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, California and Indiana. The company was formed in 1991 and is dedicated to making the customer the highest priority, adhering to strict business principles and ethics while maximizing profits for its investors and partners.