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Bedminster, N.J., March 26, 2007, Debby Murphy
has been hired as the new women’s teaching professional
at the award-winning Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster.
An
experienced teaching professional and LPGA competitor, Murphy
was the LPGA’s Teaching Professional of the Year in 2001
and named among Golf For Women magazine’s top 50 instructors
that same year.
“We’re excited to add Debby’s talents to
our golf staff,” said Mickie Gallagher III, head golf
professional. “Our
membership will certainly benefit from her vast knowledge and
experience.”
Previously, Murphy served as teaching professional
at Bear Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida where
she focused on
individual instruction, video and playing lessons. Murphy also
was employed at Webster Golf Club in Webster, New York where
her concentration was junior and private instruction. During
her tenure, she founded and directed the Webster Golf Camp
for juniors.
A Class A member of the PGA of America and the LPGA
Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) Division, Murphy is
certified through the Titleist Performance Institute. On the
competitive
circuit Murphy has numerous top-five finishes including fifth
in the 2004 LPGA T&CP National Championship, third place
in the 2002 PGA Women’s Championship and second place
in 2001. She played on the Australian LPGA Tour from 1992 to
1995 and has participated in the Australian Open and Australian
Masters.
Returning to the Bedminster team this season is Joe
Griffin, as assistant golf professional who previously served
as an intern
last season. Currently enrolled in the PGA of America’s
Professional Golf Management (PGM) apprentice program, Griffin
will focus on tournament operations, merchandising and member
relations, with a support role in instruction.
Trump National,
Bedminster, designed by world-renowned golf course architect
Tom Fazio, has been recognized by Golf Magazine,
Golf Digest and Golf Inc. among the best golf courses in the
world since opening in 2004. The club is also the recipient
of the International Star Diamond Award from the American Academy
of Hospitality Sciences (2005).
Additional information about Trump
National Golf Club, Bedminster may be obtained by calling (908)
470-4400.
Media Contacts:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter PR (Trump Golf )
908.876.5100
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
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