POPPY HILLS
From Busboy to College Graduate
restaurant, he didn’t even know what golf was. How things have changed. Recently, the 36-year-old Orozco, who’s
Poppy Hills’ Lupe Orozco Completes Rutgers Turfgrass Program W
hen Lupe Orozco first landed a job at Poppy Hills in 1998 as a busboy in the
now the assistant superintendent at Poppy Hills, earned his turf degree after successfully completing The Professional Golf Turf Man- agement Program at Rutgers University. Orozco never attended college, so it was the first degree he’s earned. He’s also the first member of the Orozco family to earn a degree. The idea to pursue a degree came from
Orozco’s boss, Poppy Hills superintendent Matt Muhlenbruch. Both Orozco’s tuition and housing was paid for by Poppy Hills and the NCGA. “Matt believed in me. I’m very appreciative for the opportunity that he, Poppy Hills and the NCGA have given me,” Orozco said. “I’m very grateful.”
–J.S.
Meet Poppy Hills’ New Tournament Director
P
oppy Hills has a new tournament director. Jeff Vanderhoof was promoted to the position in June. The 26-year-old
started in the cart barn in 2012 and later moved in to the pro shop in 2015 where he took on an assistant role with tournaments. Since arriving at Poppy Hills, Vanderhoof ’s passion for the game and commitment to service has only grown. “I enjoy catering to dif-
ferent groups’ needs,” said Vanderhoof, who first began working in golf as a teen- ager at La Purisima GC in his hometown of Lompoc. “You get to meet so
many different people in this business.” Now, it’s just a matter of
filling the tee sheets. “We’d love to have your
group out here,” Vanderhoof said. “We’re here for you.” –J.S.
Happenings at Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge
POPPY RIDGE
30 UNDER 30 Players ages 18 to 30 pay their age when playing at Poppy Ridge (Monday-Thursday after 1:30 p.m.)
AUGUST MUSIC SERIES Enjoy libations and intimate concerts on the Poppy Ridge Terrace with a
For the latest NCGA, Poppy Hills and Poppy Ridge news, visit
ncga.org,
poppyhillsgolf.com and
poppyridgegolf.com. SUMMER 2016 /
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menu coordinated to the evening. t August 18 – AbelSound Jazz t August 25 – Kingsborough Band t Sept. 1 – Steel Rose
POPPY HILLS
LOYALTY REWARDS PROGRAM Play five rounds of golf and get your sixth round free! Offering three cards, suited for any golfer. For more information contact Poppy Hills at (831) 622-8239.
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