CourseCo Management Company

Corporate Headquarters: Petaluma, California

Website: http://www.CourseCo.com

Category: Course Management

LEADERSHIP

Michael C. Sharp, President and CEO

Thomas Isaak, Founder and Chairman

Tom Bugbee, COO

Company Overview

CourseCo Management Company stands as one of the largest golf management and development companies in the Western United States, managing 44 properties across seven states including Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The company specializes in public access facilities, with flagship properties including the iconic Pacific Grove Golf Links near Pebble Beach and Palouse Ridge Golf Club, home to Washington State University’s golf programs.

“Our success stems from our unwavering commitment to personalized service and environmental stewardship,” says Thomas Isaak, Founder and Chairman. “We’ve built our reputation on understanding each client’s unique needs while maintaining the highest standards of sustainable golf course management.”

Key Facts:

• Manages 44 properties across seven states
• Over 1,600 team members
• Annual sales exceeding $70 million
• Operates since 1989
• 18 Audubon Certified Cooperative Sanctuaries under management

Business Innovation

CourseCo’s business model centers on four core principles: personalized client relationships, detailed corporate supervision balanced with site manager autonomy, efficient communication channels, and rigorous focus on financial performance. This approach has led to an unprecedented record – in over three decades of operations, CourseCo has never had a contract canceled.

Service Offerings

• Golf operations management
• Food and beverage operations
• Sales and marketing
• Community relations
• Agronomy services
• Environmental management
• Construction management
• Development services

Environmental Leadership

CourseCo stands as one of the industry’s foremost environmental stewards. The company has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including:

• Multiple GCSAA Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
• GCSAA/Golf Digest awards for environmental and healthy land stewardship
• Inaugural NGF Award for Promotion of Public Golf
• California Governor’s Award for Environmental and Economic Leadership

Future Focus

CourseCo continues to expand its presence in the Western United States while maintaining its commitment to:

• Environmental sustainability
• Community programming
• Stakeholder communication
• Financial performance optimization
• Public golf accessibility

KEY TAKEAWAYS

CourseCo has established itself as a leading force in golf management through its unique combination of operational excellence and environmental stewardship. The company’s focus on sustainable practices, coupled with its proven track record in public golf management, positions it for continued growth while maintaining its commitment to environmental leadership and community engagement.