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ndrew Knepper may be relatively new to
the golf industry, but nevertheless brings a
wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his
role at Classic Club.
"I would say my main qualification is my passion
to make this facility the best it can be," said Knep-
per, who was hired in May as Tournament Coordi-
nator to oversee events ranging from 12-player
outings to 144-person shotgun starts. "I take pride
and ownership of my position and want to produce
the best possible environment for our guests."
We recently caught up with the 36-year-old La
Quinta resident to learn more about how he got in-
volved in the game, what brought him to Classic
Club and what he likes most about his new job.
how has your career led you to classic club?
I did not enter the golf industry until just a few
years ago. Before that, I was managing baseball re-
cruiting events in conjunction with Major League
Baseball teams as well as managing online baseball
recruiting databases for ESPN. This career gave me
the organization and event management skills that
have translated to a perfect fit at Classic Club.
how did you get into the golf industry?
I first started working at PGA West in September
of 2013 as an Outside Service Supervisor and
worked in the golf shop as an Assistant Profes-
sional. I then moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., where I be-
came the Assistant Golf Professional at Pinnacle
Peak Country Club. When I saw the position of
Tournament Coordinator open up at Classic Club, I
knew that this would be a great fit with my previ-
ous experience in event management.
what's the best part about your new job?
Being around guests that are coming from all
over the world to play golf at this amazing facility. I
find a great passion in talking to people about their
experiences and I make extra efforts to ensure their
experience at Classic Club is the highlight of their
vacation.
what might someone be surprised to know
about you?
I did not start playing golf until I was 22 years
old and took up the game to spend more time with
my father.
what do you like to do when you're not working?
I feel that there is a reason that many of us get
into the golf industry – my time away from work I
am on the golf course! Aside from that, I enjoy visit-
ing my hometown of Palos Verdes Estates to play
baseball with my nephews.
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La Quinta resident Andrew Knepper takes over as Classic Club's Tournament Coordinator
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