OB SPORTS GOLF & LEISURE
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college, co-owns several courses with
him and has helped shepherd his pro-
fessional career. They've also formed a
close bond – it was Loy who offered a
moving video tribute to Mickelson
upon the occasion of his 2012 induction
into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
We recently caught up with Loy to
talk about his career in the game.
When did you first become involved
in golf? I played in high school while
working at a golf course. I went on to
play in college and then became a col-
lege golf coach, golf agent and, finally,
a golf course owner.
What's your favorite aspect of the
game? The competition and the
people I'm associated with
because of the game.
Who's had the greatest in-
fluence on your career? My
coaches. They always chal-
lenged me to be better than I was.
What is your secret to success as a
coach? Passion and compassion for my
players – and the will to win!
What's it like working with big-name
players on the PGA Tour such as Phil
Mickelson and Luke Donald? The best!
They both are great guys and they want
to be the best at what they do.
What are the dynamics of that part-
nership with Phil? Awesome – every
day of my life. He has great vision and I
execute. We trust each other implicitly.
What is your fondest memory from all
the years you've known him? There
are too many to mention. He and [wife]
Amy bless my life everyday.
How did you and Phil become in-
volved in golf course ownership? Our
golf members at Chaparral Pines sought
us out to save the club. From there it
just seemed the right thing to do and
continues to grow each year.
You have been working with OB
Sports for several years now. What
do you like best about the company?
The people, their passion, and their in-
tegrity to help us all succeed.
What is your fondest memory on the
golf course? Caddying for Phil when
he won the Tucson Open as a young
college player.
What one word would you use to de-
scribe yourself? Persistent.
What is your greatest achievement?
Coaching young men to be better than
they thought they could be.
Your best score ever? 63, in Albu-
querque, New Mexico, when I was
playing a high school golf tournament.
In addition to golf, what are some of
your other hobbies and interests?
Sailing and ASU athletics.
What is your most treasured posses-
sion? [My relationship with] Phil and
Amy and my family.
Who would be in your dream four-
some? Any game is a good game at my
age. I love people.
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STEVE LOY'S
TRIBUTE TO
PHIL
ARIZONA
CONNECTION
OB Sports oversees four
Arizona courses owned by
Steve Loy and Phil Mickelson:
›› CLICK HERE to visit
The Rim Golf Club.
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Chaparral Pines.
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Palm Valley Golf Club.
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McDowell Mountain.
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McDowell Mountain is owned by Mickelson and Loy.
