Florida Golf Course Camp Creek Pro Earns Class A-1

Peter Burke, head professional at Camp Creek Golf Club – a Tom Fazio design located along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast – has received Class A-1 membership in the Professional Golfers Association of America.

A native of Franklin, La., Burke has worked at the Florida golf course Camp Creek for five years and joined its staff in 2001 prior to the course’s opening.

PGA membership requires that candidates prove their knowledge in a wide range of golf business areas including merchandise sales, inventory management, instruction, financial oversight, food and beverage operations and equipment repair. Candidates must also pass a playing ability test – a 36-hole event in which applicants must score no more than 15 strokes higher than twice the course rating.

“We congratulate Peter on this exciting accomplishment and look forward to him expanding his duties and leadership role at the Florida golf course Camp Creek,” says Camp Creek general manager Will Hopkins. “His experience and enthusiasm are assets to Camp Creek and The St. Joe Company.”

Burke’s responsibilities include hiring and training staff for the golf operations department, establishing policies and procedures for day-to-operations, customer service training, planning and buying merchandise for the pro shop, member activities and tournaments, administering various financial aspects of the club, scheduling and coordination of employees and golf instruction for all levels of players.

Prior to joining the Florida golf course Camp Creek, Burke worked at Sandestin Resort and Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin, Fla. He has degrees in Physical Therapy from Bishop State Community College and Business Management from the University of South Alabama.