Lon Grundy named GM of golf operations at the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses

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Lon Grundy has been named general manager of golf operations at the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses in World Golf Village in St. Augustine, which are managed by Honours Golf, a division of Troon.

Grundy brings 28 years of club operations experience to the area. He is a 20-year Class A member of the PGA of America and has served as general manager at several world-class properties, including Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; PGA West La Quinta Resort & Club in California; and Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia. Additionally, Grundy served for five years as a regional director at Troon’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, where he oversaw properties in multiple states and five Caribbean islands.

“We are delighted to have Lon heading up our World Golf Village team,” said Bob Barrett, CEO of Honours Golf. “With his 28 years in hospitality and varied property experiences, Lon brings an exciting and bright future to the club.”

As the official golf courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame, the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire at World Golf Village are award-winning championship courses designed to offer both enjoyment and challenge. The King & Bear is the only golf course in the world to be co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. The Slammer & Squire course was designed by architect Bobby Weed in conjunction with Hall of Fame Members Sam Snead (the “Slammer”) and Gene Sarazen (the “Squire”).

For more information on the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire Golf Courses, visit www.golfwgv.com or call (904) 940-6088. Visit www.worldgolfvillage.com for information on World Golf Village.