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Indian Wells Insider / Fall 2023
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S
etting a new course for excel-
lence, Indian Wells Golf Resort
has rolled out the welcome
mat for Robin Graf as its new
General Manager.
Graf, who starts September 27, brings
three decades of expertise in the hospi-
tality industry to the resort, and will
oversee the Players and Celebrity
courses, Vue Grille & Bar, multiple
event and F&B venues, guest service,
and associate training and development.
With an impressive repertoire under
his belt, Graf is no stranger to managing
grand establishments. He most recently
served as CEO and General Manager at
The Lodge of Four Seasons and The
Club at Porto Cima in Lake of the
Ozarks, Missouri, and has spread his
leadership and managerial skills inter-
nationally from New Zealand to Saipan.
"We're proud to welcome Robin
Graf as the new General Manager of
the Indian Wells Golf Resort," said
Indian Wells City Manager Chris
Freeland. "His successful track record
promises a prosperous outcome."
A military veteran and accomplished
athlete, Graf holds a degree in Aviation
Management and one in Physical Edu-
cation from California State University
Northridge.
"Having had the privilege of working
closely with Robin over the past 20
years, I'm thrilled for the city, its res-
idents, and mostly the resort's manage-
ment team," said Troon Executive Vice
President of Global Sales and Marketing
Kris Strauss. "His collaborative style and
team-building skills make people feel
good, while simultaneously tackling the
most important work that benefits the
community."
NEW BEGINNINGS
Industry veteran Robin Graf steps into the role of General Manager
New
GM
Robin
Graf
will
oversee,
from
left,
the
Players
Course,
Clubhouse,
and
Celebrity
Course.
