Published:2024-06-14
Jeff Whitmire, CGCS, Williamsburg (VA) Golf Club
When Jeff Whitmire was 12 years old, his request for a birthday/Christmas gift was not the usual. He wanted a copy of Dr. James Beard’s now-classic textbook, Turf Management for Golf Courses. One might say Jeff’s direction in life was pre-ordained at an early age.
Jeff started working at Williamsburg Country Club at age 12 as a cart attendant. He took over as superintendent...