Intergolf Golf Course Contracting and Construction Consulting

FRANK O’DOWD, President

In 1979, Frank acquired his first job as Shaper on the now famous Golf Course at Ballybunion, Ireland. This course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Snr, who is widely regarded as the most reputable Golf Course Designer of modern golf design worldwide. While working on this project, Frank’s natural ability for the shaping of greens and fairways along with his strong ethic was quickly recognized by the Robert Trent Jones organization.

In 1980 he started with Greenscape Ltd., which is the Construction Company of the Robert Trent Jones Jnr., Design. Frank spent the next eight years learning all aspects of golf course construction and design, along with turf grass maintenance, throughout the USA, Europe and Asia, completing over 20 golf courses world wide. In 1988, Frank decided that a break from traveling was needed, and, therefore, he returned to New York and joined Intercity Construction as vice president, a general contracting company in New York City. While studying Business Administration in College by night, he was preparing himself for a return to the golf course construction industry, but this time with his own Company. In 1992, the Intergolf Group was established and has to date successfully completed projects worldwide.

With 13 years in the golf course industry, John has developed various skills on numerous projects throughout the U.S. Through commitment to quality and dedication, John is highly regarded by those who have had the opportunity to work with him. He graduated from LeMoyne College, NY in 1992 and quickly started his Golf Course career at Cobblestone Creek, New York. His management skills and excellent work ethic soon promoted him to Construction Superintendent/Project Manager. John has been involved with many architects, namely, Arthur Hills, Palmer & Assocs, Tom Fazio and Dr. Michael Hurdzan, on numerous projects throughout the U.S. He has strong communication skills that allow him to convey his ideas to his co-workers. His experience, professionalism and industry resourcefulness has been an asset to our Company.

Annita joined Intergolf in 1992. She has extensive experience working with multinational companies both in Ireland and the United States. Having spent 5 years with a private Investment Banking Institution in the heart of Manhattan, Allen & Company Inc., Annita decided to return to Ireland and was recruited by M.F.Kent, an International Construction and Engineering Company based in Clonmel, Ireland. Her earlier career commenced in the Planning Department of Kerry County Council. Her responsibilities with Intergolf include cash management, financial reporting, equipment financing, tax analysis, auditing, budgeting and job cost analysis as well as maintaining the company’s financing and banking relationships. Her experience of traveling, along with her financial background provide a valuable asset to Intergolf and strengthens the management team.

In 1999, Roisin was hired to assist in bookkeeping and front office duties, but her exceptional organizational skills and business talents have already earned her the position of Office Manager. She is instrumental with organizing the daily office operations including cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, advertising, billing and coordinating correspondence between all site offices. She is proficient in numerous computer applications, including, but not limited to enhancing and updating our Company Brochure. Prior to joining Intergolf, Roisin spent her earlier years working with ‘Irish Fertilizer Industries’, Dublin. She worked in the Sales Accounts Department, dealing with over IRP 100M worth of sales per annum. Roisin is professional, detailed and especially gifted with customer service and has been a valued employee to Intergolf.

Mel has over 40 years experience in the golf course industry. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and The University of Massachusetts in Turfgrass Management and from there began his career as a Greenkeeper at the Homestead Golf & Country Club, NJ. He progressed through the ranks as Asst. Superintendent, Golf Superintendent, Construction Superintendent and Links Supervisor to Consultant. His experience as a ‘Consultant’ worldwide has played a significant role in many Golf Clubs, from their inception, grow-in, greenkeeper training, programming all phases of fine turf culture, acceptable environmental pesticide and fertilizer usage applications. Mel was employed by Intergolf in 1999. To date, his opinion, expert advice and hands-on grow-in skills have been a valuable asset to Intergolf.

He has many Club and Green Industry Credentials as follows: GCSAA, (President 1980), Long Island GCSA (President 1973-75), Metropolitan GCSA, Cape Cod Turfgrass Managers Assocs., American Society of Agronomy, NY State Turfgrass Assocs., (President 1978-79), Scottish-International Golf Greenkeeper Assocs., and the USGA.

Phil is a Shaper, with over 16 years experience worldwide. His background as a course superintendent and his involvement with grow-in greatly enhance his abilities in the construction field. He has worked on Robert Trent Jones Jnr., and Gary Player projects both in Australia and Asia. Prior to joining Intergolf, his most recent project was in China for a South African Company, Golf Scape, where he held the position as Lead Shaper and Site co-coordinator. His many assignments worldwide have honed his skills with every type of equipment and site conditions possible. He has the ability, imagination and understanding it takes to transform a golf course architects’ vision into reality.