Brian O'Day Named Vice President of Operations for Traditional Golf Properties

O'Day to Oversee Operations of Royal New Kent and Stonehouse Golf Clubs

Paul Mauk
Traditional Golf Properties
617.357.9032 x132
pmauk@traditionalclubs.com
or
Jeff Fleishman
Golf Business Advisors
757-229-0845
jeff@golfbusinessadvisors.com

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (August 2, 2001) -- Traditional Golf Properties announced the appointment of Brian O'Day as Regional Vice President of Operations for its Royal New Kent and Stonehouse Golf Clubs. O'Day will oversee the daily operations of both clubs.

O'Day boasts over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and club management industries. Most recently O'Day served as Vice President of Operations for Two Rivers Country Club, a private equity club located in the upscale community of Governor's Land in Williamsburg. While at Two Rivers, he guided the membership growth from 400 to over 900 members and led the transition from a Dominion Resources-owned facility to a member-owned facility. Prior to joining Two Rivers, O'Day served as General Manger of the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and initiated the renovation of its award-winning golf courses.

Prior to his Williamsburg experience, O'Day held leadership positions at two premier golf resorts, The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin, home to Blackwolf Run and The Sagamore in Lake George, New York.

"We are excited to have Brian as part of our team. He has such a depth of experience in the local market with higher end properties. We are certain he will help us position our courses effectively in the market while providing the operational expertise and attention to customer service that will continue to bring us new and repeat golfers," commented Paul Mauk, President of Traditional Golf Properties.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to continue my growth in the golf industry as I enter the upscale daily fee and semi-private golf market. These two courses are exceptional properties and I am excited to assist Traditional Golf Properties realize their potential in the marketplace," explained O'Day.

About Royal New Kent and Stonehouse Golf Courses
Stonehouse Golf Club opened in the Spring of 1996 and was designed by awarding-winning architect Mike Stranz. This par 71 championship course has received numerous awards including the Golf Digest honors of "The Best New Upscale Course" in 1996, the highest award any new course can achieve, as well as the rating as "The Fourth Best Course in Virginia". The golf club is located in the state-of-the-art master-planned residential community of Stonehouse.

Royal New Kent also opened to rave reviews in the Fall of 1996 with its Irish links style course designed by Mike Stranz. Golf Digest also awarded this par 72 championship course "The Best New Upscale Course" in 1997, in addition to the honors of "Top 100 Golf Course in the United States". The course and clubhouse are reminiscent of the historic aspects of golf found at the great links of Royal County Down and Ballybunion in Ireland.

About Traditional Golf Properties
Traditional Golf Properties also owns and operates The Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford and the Tradition Golf Club at Windsor, both in Connecticut. Traditional Golf Properties is affiliated with Schooner Capital, an investment firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. To learn more about its courses, visit www.traditionalclubs.com.

Mr. O'Day can be reached at his office at Stonehouse Golf Club, 757.566.1138.

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