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| Jim Hajek, PGA Head Golf Professional | |
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 Jim Hajek is the PGA Head
Golf Professional at Fossil Trace and has been with the City of Golden
since February of 2003. Originally from southeastern South Dakota,
Jim has a degree in education with an emphasis in mathematics and computers
from the University of South Dakota. He began his golf career by managing
a small country club in his home town of Tyndall. He and his wife Lisa
moved to Denver in 1989, and Lisa has worked as golf merchandise coordinator
for area country clubs.
Jim joined the team at Fossil Trace leaving the position of Head Professional at Foothills Golf Course which he served for 8 years and The Meadows Golf Club for the previous 3 years. He brings with him a passion for service and excellence and a desire to create the "Greatest Golf Experience in Colorado". |
| Noy Sparks, Golf Course Superintendent | |
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 Noy Sparks is the Golf Course Superintendent
at Fossil Trace Golf Club and has been with the City of Golden since
August of 2002. Originally from Tarpon Springs Florida, Noy graduated
from Lake City Community College with a degree in golf course operations.
He joined the Fossil Trace team leaving a position with Lakewood Country
Club and has previously worked at Sanctuary, a nationally recognized,
award winning golf facility in Sedalia.
Noy has over 13 years of golf course maintenance experience and
is considered a “turf grass guru” by his fellow team
members. He is committed to creating the best playing conditions
around and looks forward to enhancing your golf experience at Fossil
Trace. |
| Adam Finch, PGA 1st Assistant Golf Professional | |
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Adam Finch is the 1st Assistant Golf
Professional/Tournament Director and the newest addition to the Fossil
Trace staff. Adam has been with the City of Golden since June of 2006.
Relocating to Denver from his native Minnesota, Adam was most recently
employed as the Tournament Director at The Pines, an award-winning
resort facility in Nisswa, MN. In addition, Adam brings a wealth of
experience and great enthusiasm for the game of golf to Fossil Trace
Golf Club and looks forward to helping you enjoy your experience at
Fossil Trace. |
| Rick Ellefson, PGA Director of Instruction | |
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Originally from South Dakota, Rick
Ellefson first began teaching golf at the age of 20 at Meadowbrook
Golf Course in Rapid City, SD. Rick was very fortunate to be exposed
to a wide variety of teaching methods and styles at a young age. Now
with over 20 years experience as an instructor his own teaching skills
are finely tuned. In 1991, Rick began working as Head Professional
at LeSueur Country Club in Minnesota. In 2000, Rick became the Teaching
Professional at Minnesota Valley Country Club before moving to Colorado
as the Director of Instruction at Fossil Trace Golf Club. A member of the PGA of America and a two-time nominee for Teacher of the Year in Minnesota, Rick has taught players of all ages and skill levels and has graduated hundreds of satisfied students. He looks forward to helping your family or group with any part of your golf game. |
| Bill Dyrsten, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent | |
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Bill Dyrsten joined the Fossil Trace
team in July of 2004. His is originally from the Princeton, New Jersey
area but has lived in Colorado since 1978. He and his wife Ann moved
here after he graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Bill’s
New Jersey golf experience came from working at Bunker Hill Golf Course
and Forsgate Country Club during summers while in high school and college. After moving to Denver he worked at Pinehurst Country Club where he was the assistant for many years before earning the position of Director of Grounds. He held this position for seven years before the club was sold and he began working as the assistant superintendent at Jim Engh’s award winning Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia, Colorado. He is committed to bringing together and training a crew that will supply you with “country club conditions at a public course.” |
| Debbie Stokes, Merchandise Manager | |
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Debbie Stokes has been with Fossil
Trace Golf Club since the opening in July of 2003. Debbie is a native
of Colorado. After being a teacher for many years she has had a career
change and has joined the Fossil Trace team. She finds quite a difference
in attitude when she mentions getting to your tee time promptly versus
getting to class on time. Debbie enjoys not only golf, but many sports, along with hiking, bike riding and reading. However, her family remains number one in her heart! She is excited to help with all your merchandise needs and looks forward to finding that special request that will perfect your game. |
4½ Stars
Places to Play
2006-2007
Golf Digest
2006-2007
Golf Digest
Best
Courses State-by-State
2006
Golf Week
2006
Golf Week
America's
Best New Courses
2003
Golf Digest
2003
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