Pinewild names Proctor as new director of golf course maintenance

Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst has named Curtis Proctor – a former superintendent at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club – as its new director of golf course maintenance, overseeing all 48 holes at the growing club community.

As part of his duties at Pinehurst, Proctor worked on a range of courses through the years, including oversight of No. 1 and The Cradle, among others. At Pinewild – just a mile down the road – he will lead the agronomy team and elevate course conditions across two championship layouts, a 9-hole par-3 course, and the club’s extensive practice facilities, including a 3-hole challenge course.

“There are three exceptional, well-kept courses here,” says Proctor. “Those long fairways make Gene Hamm’s Magnolia a fantastic Sandhills tournament-style course. Gary Player created something truly special and scenic with The Holly. And the 9-hole Azalea Course just gets more fun every time you play it. I’m excited to build on an already strong foundation and make these courses shine even brighter.”

“The 15 years of exceptional experience Curtis brings to Pinewild is more than a promise of improved conditions today, says Chris Card, CEO of Pinewild and Co-CEO of IE Homes, Clubs, and Resorts LLC. “It’s a long-term investment in the future of an already outstanding Club that’s continually evolving.”

Proctor’s hire is part of a growing list of updates and improvements at Pinewild. The property’s real estate division, Pinewild Builders, recently began clearing the site for Azalea Place, a new 77-home luxury neighborhood. Meanwhile, the club is in the permitting stages of an $18M clubhouse renovation.

“It’s an exciting new chapter for Pinewild, with more announcements and updates on the horizon,” says Card. “With Curtis at the helm, we’re confident that keeping our courses in top condition will remain a key part of this new era for Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst.”

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