Employee of the Quarter – Q3 2026

All recipients receive a $100 Visa Gift Card.

North Central Region

Aberdeen – Amya Stanley

Congratulations to Amya Stanley, our employee of the quarter! Amya consistently demonstrates outstanding customer service, a positive attitude, and dedication to her team. Whether running the beverage cart or working the counter, she goes above and beyond to ensure guests have a great experience. Thank you, Amya, for your hard work and commitment. We are proud to recognize you!

Burning Ridge – Gabe Garavian

Gabe Garavian has the biggest personality at Burning Ridge. He has never met a stranger and welcomes every person into the course like family. Gabe brings the Massachusetts energy to work with him every day. He is always going above and beyond to help everyone.

Colonial Charters – Cim Johnson

Cim Johnson has been a mainstay in the Colonial Charters Food and Beverage arena for eleven years. Cim knows our members, customers and business extremely well and it shows with her attention to detail and genuine care for our players. Recent fundamental changes with our Grill necessitated maximum staff flexibility and rising to the challenge. Everyone in Food and Beverage stepped up with Cim leading the way. We would not be successful without Cim on our team.

Long Bay – Allan Stalnacker

Long Bay has awarded Allan Stalnacker for employee of the quarter. Allan is our Irrigation tech. He has been in the golf business for 18 years and 11 years concurrent in FGI. Born and raised in West Columbia SC and is a Newberry College Alumni where he was a pitcher on the baseball team. They attended the NAIA World Series. His Favorite Hobbies include golf, fishing and watching baseball. He is a Father of 5 and his favorite task on the course is mowing Fairways.

Myrtle Beach National – Wesley Singleton

Myrtle Beach National Maintenance Department is pleased to announce that Wesley Singleton is our Employee of the Quarter. Wesley has been working in the maintenance department for the last 32 years! Wesley has worked on all the courses at Myrtle Beach National but is currently working on the South Creek. Wesley is a dedicated and dependable member of the team that takes pride in his work on a daily basis. Thank you for all you do Wesley !

Pine Lakes – Michael Prince

We would like to nominate Michael Prince as the employee of the quarter at Pine Lakes. Michael is our head golf course mechanic and is a dedicated professional. He takes pride in what he does and the performance of the equipment. When a piece of equipment is not performing as it should it is his top priority to find out why and get it fixed. Michael goes to great lengths to shop around and find the best price on parts in order to repair things as economically as possible. He is a pleasure to work with and we are glad to have him on our staff.

River Hills – Melanie McIntosh

River Hills is nominating Melanie McIntosh for employee of the quarter! While she has not been with us for very long, Melanie has stepped in and hit the ground running! Always willing to help where and when she can, Mel helps Chef Dan and the rest of the team to deliver a wonderful experience. We also appreciate her quick wit, which helps her team maintain a sense of humor and roll with the punches. Nothing like whipping up some last-minute salads for a weekly event and being able to laugh while you do it. Congratulations, Melanie, and thank you for your help making River Hills the wonderful place it is!!

Wild Wing – Bob Perry

Wild Wings quarter 3 employee of the quarter is Bob Perry. Since rejoining the team at Wild Wing Bob has made an immediate impact in the kitchen. He brings years of experience and expertise that has really elevated the experience for our guests and employees alike. We are thankful for all of his hard work and dedication to Wild Wing!

World Tour – Chase Money

World Tour has selected Chase Money as our Employee of the Quarter. Chase has been a real asset to the team in Quarter 3. He stepped up into a part-time range manager as well as working 4 days on the bagdrop. Chase always comes to work with a positive attitude and is excellent with providing customer service. The team at World Tour thanks Chase for his hard work.

South Central Region

Founders Club – Bill Konecny

Bill Konecny has been at Founders Club for more than a decade; we truly appreciate all of his hard work and dedication. He’s a team player that truly cares about the family that we have here at Founders Club. We couldn’t think of a more deserving person for this award. Thank you for all you do, Bill!

Grande Dunes – Zach Clark

Zach Clark is a great example of what an outstanding team member should be. He consistently brings a positive attitude to work and is always willing to step in and help wherever he is needed. His teamwork, dependability, and willingness to do whatever it takes to support the team make him a valuable part of our operation. Zach is very deserving of being named Employee of the Quarter.

Litchfield – Ron Connell

All of us at Litchfield would like to give a giant shout out and thank you to our mechanic…Ron Connell!! He always has a smile on his face, keeps the shop clean and organized, and is solution minded. He takes care of all of the grounds equipment but also is extremely helpful with the beverage cart and range picker. Everyone knows him for his friendly demeanor and always being dependable. Ron – Thank you for everything that you do and congratulations on being the LCC employee of the quarter!

Myrtlewood – Hannah Hakala

Hannah Hakala is an incredible asset to our team here at Myrtlewood! She consistently brings a positive attitude to work and provides excellent service to our customers, always making them feel welcomed and taken care of. Hannah is someone who is always willing to step in and help wherever needed, whether it’s assisting a coworker or taking care of the many things that happen behind the scenes. Her hard work, dependability, and willingness to go above and beyond make a huge difference to our team every day. We are extremely grateful for everything Hannah does and are lucky to have her as part of our team!

Pawleys Plantation – Josh Kent

We have nominated Josh Kent as Pawleys Plantation employee of the quarter. Josh has been employed at Pawleys for the better part of a year and a half. He is a very important piece of our team. He completed his SCWE (internship) with us over the past summer and is currently in his second semester at HGTC in the Golf and Sports Turf management program. Josh brings a detailed eye to our operation and enjoys implementing that in our daily practices. We are very thankful to have him, and it has been cool to watch him grow professionally.

River Club – Dave Zuilkoski

Dave Zuilkoski is River Clubs employee of the quarter. Dave has been with us for two and a half years and has been a great addition to our team. Dave was hired as one of our starters and we moved him over to bag drop but he always is willing to help out with either position when we need him. He always goes above and beyond and does jobs around the course without being asked. Everyone appreciates Dave here and knows he will help out with anything. Thanks for everything you do Dave!

TPC – David English

We are proud to recognize David English as TPC’s Employee of the Quarter for Q3. Dave is a line cook at TPC and has been with us for a little over 8 months. He is incredibly hardworking, reliable, and he brings a positive attitude to work every day. He is a joy to work with, and we are always seeing his funny and kind personality shine. He takes genuine pride in what he does, approaching each meal he prepares with care, precision, and attention to detail. His consistency, dedication, and commitment to quality make him a valuable part of our team, and we’re grateful for everything he brings to the table. Thanks for all you do!

Tradition – Jake Collins

Congratulations to Jake Collins, our 1st Assistant Superintendent, on being selected as Tradition Golf Club’s Employee of the 3rd Quarter! Jake has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment to maintaining the golf course at the highest level possible. He is dependable, works well with the entire team, and is always willing to step up and help wherever needed. Jake’s dedication to the golf course, his team, and our members and guests makes him a valuable part of Tradition Golf Club. His hard work and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. Congratulations, Jake, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for everything you do for Tradition Golf Club!

Willbrook – Steve Cortese

Steve Cortese moved from NY 20 years ago to the Murrells Inlet area. He recently retired from a career in the gas, diesel, and racing fuel industry. He has worked at Willbrook for just over a year and enjoys golfing, working in the yard and fancies himself a bit of a trivia buff. When time allows, he also enjoys the RV life locally and while traveling throughout the US. He continues to uphold the highest level of guest service and continually ensures our guests and members have memorable golfing experiences.

Corporate

Mandy Morrison

Mandy Morrison has been a valued part of our company for 18 years, and her experience and knowledge are a huge asset to our team. She plays a key role in working with our travel providers, making sure everyone is billed accurately and that things run smoothly behind the scenes. Mandy also serves as an important bridge between one of our largest sources of revenue and our golf shops, helping keep communication and processes on track. Her hard work, dependability, and years of experience make Mandy an important part of our team and a great choice for Employee of the Quarter.

Congratulations to all our Employees of the Third Quarter of 2026!

We appreciate you and thank you for all you do; keep up the great work!