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Federica Davis Appointed Harrington Takes Trophy

New Assistant General Manager In TimberTech PGA

at Broken Sound Club Champions Tour

Broken Sound Club has announced the appointment By Rebecca Seelig
of Federica Davis as its new Assistant General Manager Padraig Harrington birdied
as of early October. Ms. Davis had previously served in six of his first seven holes on
management at St. Andrews Country Club for 10 years, as Sunday, November 5th, and cruised
Assistant General Manager for the past three-and-a-half years, to a seven-shot victory in the
and earlier as the Director of Club Operations. TimberTech Championship at
Before St. Andrews, Federica worked at both PGA National, Broken Sound.
and prior to that at the Boca Marriott. She brings a wealth of Harrington fired a 7-under 64
experience in food and beverage, having overseen all such on the Old Course to win his sixth
operations in her previous positions. Ms. Davis also has a PGA Tour Champions title and
proven track record of successfully recruiting respected, highly second of the year. His brilliant
qualified and tenured club industry professionals who deliver start took most of the drama out
creative programs with consistently high member satisfaction. of the TimberTech Championship
The President of Broken Sound Club’s Board of Governors, Burt Reiter, notes, “Federica’s by the back nine. Harrington, who
success has been built on caring for her employees and members, building trust and respect will be inducted into the World Golf
with warm, gracious and personalized service, accountabilities to standard operating Hall of Fame next year, finished at (Left to right:) Old Course Chairwoman Marcy Haupt,
procedures, daily training, creating an encouraging employee culture and transparent 16-under 197, seven clear of three- Burt Reiter (President, Broken Sound Club Board of
communication with all constituencies. In addition, she has been part of developing strategic time TimberTech Championship Governors), Padraic Harrington, Jeff Waber (PGA Golf
and master plans with responsibility for several large facility improvements and execution.” winner Bernhard Langer (70) and Director, Broken Sound Club’s Old Course)
Charlie Wi (64).
“It’s really good to get back in the winner’s circle,” Harrington said. “Obviously, this is
Eighth Boca Raton Mayors what the Champions Tour is all about, giving us a second chance. You want to get yourself
in contention to see if you can handle the pressure and the nerves. This is why I’m still doing
Ball Celebrates History of City it at 52 for days like this.”
It’s no easy feat to beat Langer at Broken Sound Club. In addition to the three wins, the

Boca Raton resident now has four runner-up finishes and a pair of thirds while earning almost
Rotary Club Downtown Boca Event Supports $2 million at Broken Sound Club. The tournament has been held at Broken Sound’s legendary
Health, Welfare Needs of Boca Nonprofits Old Course every year since it began in 2007, except
Celebrating the City of for last year when the course was being re-designed Another Winner
Boca Raton’s iconic milestones by famous golf course architect Rees Jones. at the Old Course…
and honoring the visionaries Langer started the final round one shot back but
past and present were once could only watch as Harrington went on his birdie
again the centerpiece of the barrage. Langer made three birdies in a row and was
sold-out Eighth Boca Raton two shots back at the turn, when Harrington bogeyed
Mayors Ball presented by No. 9 after an errant drive, but Langer shot 38 on the
Rotary Club Downtown back nine.
Boca Raton. The 400 gala- “I was four-under on the front nine and still lost
goers—the Who’s Who of distance to the leader,” Langer said. “And then I
the City’s civic, business, made a horrible bogey on 11. And then a really bad
and nonprofit leaders— shot on 17 (where he made double bogey), so the
enjoyed touring themed finish was disastrous.
table settings highlighting “Padraig played flawless other than the bad tee
The Boca Hotel, the Yamato shot on 9. It seemed like he birdied every hole. He
farming community, Pearl played solid the rest of the day.”
City, Boca Raton Airport, Harrington’s start was exceptional. He birdied Eric Mac Donald, Lead
Arvida, Town Hall, Royal From left: Eighth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Honorary each of the first seven holes with the exception of Assistant Golf Professional at
Palm Place, Community Co-Chairs Alex and Jessie Price and Ball Co-Chairs Bonnie the par-4 fourth. He said he thought about a 59 after Broken Sound Club’s Old Course,
Legends Floss Keesley and and Jon Kaye. Photo by Gina Fontana he hit it close at No. 8, but missed the birdie putt. has been named South Florida
Count & Countess de Hoernle, “It doesn’t get much better,” Harrington said of Assistant Golf Pro of the Year by
its three hometown universities, the Boca Chamber, and sports and recreation opportunities his start. “I hit some close shots, and I also made the Southeast Chapter PGA. This
in golf and football. some good putts. I also got a couple of nice breaks, is the highest honor an Assistant
which is the sort of thing that happens when you win Golf Professional can receive and
Mayors Ball Celebrates History on page 4 a golf tournament.” is awarded by Golf Professionals
across the South Florida area.
TimberTech PGA on page 3

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