Waterloo, Iowa – Sunnyside Golf & Country Club in Waterloo, Iowa, recently welcomed Colin Kitson as the club’s new general manager. Kitson will oversee golf operations, food & beverage, agronomy, maintenance operations as well as sales and marketing for the private club.
A dynamic hospitality professional with experience in food and beverage operations, event management, and service leadership at private clubs and upscale hospitality venues, Kitson comes to Sunnyside Golf & Country Club from Wilderness Ridge Country Club in Lincoln, Nebraska. Throughout his career he has worked at clubs in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, quickly working his way from service attendant to general manager. He is passionate about creating memorable dining and event experiences through precision, professionalism, and a hands-on leadership approach.
“I’m excited to step into the role of General Manager at Sunnyside Golf & Country Club and work alongside a talented and dedicated team,” said Kitson. “Sunnyside has tremendous potential, and I look forward to driving strong operations, elevating the food and beverage experience, and creating a culture centered on exceptional service and memorable experiences for our members.”
Originally from Gretna, Nebraska, Kitson earned a professional golf management degree from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and is currently an associate member of the PGA of America.
Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, manages the golf and club operations at Sunnyside Golf & Country Club. For more information on Sunnyside Golf & Country Club, visit www.sunnysidecountryclub.com or call (319) 234-1707.
About Sunnyside Golf & Country Club
Sunnyside Golf & Country Club’s golf course is considered one of the finest and most challenging in Northeast Iowa. The course was honored as the Iowa Golf Association’s 2006 Course of the Year. Sunnyside also prides itself in providing a top-notch junior golf program and a total golf experience for the entire family. Dining at Sunnyside represents some of the best food in the Cedar Valley. Dining is available in our spacious formal dining room, 19th Hole Lounge, The Oasis pool area, or a beautiful upper level veranda with the best view on property.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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