WHEREAS, 48 years ago, when he was a student at Montgomery High School, Bob Borowicz began his career in the golf industry in the Maintenance Department at the Bennett Valley Golf Course; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Sacramento State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in administration, he returned to maintenance at the course while building his professional golf career; and WHEREAS, in 1982, Bob began working with former Bennett Valley Golf Course Operator, John Flachman in the Pro Shop; and WHEREAS, Bob learned the operations and business of golf from John while continuing to grow his professional golf career; and WHEREAS, he played in many professional golf tournaments, including the Professional Golf Association qualifiers, with the goal of becoming a professional golfer; and WHEREAS, in 1986, after completing the PGA apprentice program, Bob became a Certified Class A PGA Professional and served as the Bennett Valley Golf Course Golf Pro while continuing to learn the golf industry trade and operations; and WHEREAS, he was a two time Collegiate All American for Division 2 Golf Championships and represented the United States in PGA Cup Matches in 1992; and WHEREAS, in 2001, Bob and John became partners in operating the Bennett Valley Golf Course which included the food and beverage operations; until 2004, when John retired, and Bob became the sole operator of the golf course and restaurant; and WHEREAS, Bob returned exclusively to golf operations and instruction in 2007 after the City retained an outside operator for the hospitality business; and WHEREAS, Bob’s golf game is described as having the perfect swing with impeccable timing, which he has taught to the community through his work at Bennett Valley Golf Course; and WHEREAS, he has devoted his career to golf operations and instruction, specifically to Bennett Valley Golf Course.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, I, Chris Rogers, Mayor of the City of Santa Rosa, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby acknowledge Bob Borowicz for his 48 years of service to the golf community and Bennett Valley Golf Course and do hereby, wish a happy and fulfilling retirement to
BOB BOROWICZ
Mayor Chris Rogers
July 12, 2022
Proclamation
Agenda Item #7.2
For Council Meeting of: July 12, 2022