Baha Mar Golf Course Names GM

By: - June 21st, 2015

Above: the TPC at Baha Mar course

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The TPC at Baha Mar golf course has named TJ Baggett its new general manager.

The course, which will be the flagship of the soon-to-debut resort in New Providence, was designed Golf Nicklaus.

“We’re thrilled to have TJ’s expertise and insight at the forefront of the club,” said Vic Aliprando, senior director of business development. “TJ is a proven leader who will do an outstanding job as the general manager, bringing passion and enthusiasm to Baha Mar.”

Bagett’s long career has included a number of stints, including at the One & Only Ocean Club course, also in the Bahamas.

TPC at Baha Mar will be the first TPC course in the Caribbean region.

“I am very humbled to have been brought aboard the TPC at Baha Mar team, and I look forward to rooting myself with this unique resort and building bonds with my colleagues, members and guests,” Baggett said in a statement.

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