Sandia Golf Club and OB Sports recently announced the promotion of Matt Long to Head Golf Professional. In his new role at the award-winning Sandia Golf Club, Long will oversee golf shop operations, guest services and tournament operations.

Prior to his position as the Head Golf Professional, Long served as Sandia Golf Club’s 1st Assistant Golf Professional and tournament director for the past two years.

Born in Denver, Colo. and raised in Albuquerque, N.M., he attended Highland High School and started his career at Puerto Del Sol Golf Club and Four Hills Country Club. A Member of the PGA of America since 2008, He is PGA Certified in General Management. Long also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Sun Country PGA Section.

“It is always rewarding to see the career growth and advancement of our internal team members,” Matt Molloy, General Manager of Sandi Golf Club. “Matt has worked tirelessly to enhance the golf experience at Sandia Golf Club and his promotion to Head Golf Professional is very much deserved. He is a consummate professional and we are blessed to have him,” added Molloy.

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Resort & Casino features an award winning golf experience that offers a visually stunning and strategic 18 hole golf course designed by Scott Miller, complete practice facility and a 16,000 square foot “Pueblo” style clubhouse featuring restaurant, golf shop and expansive patio. The golf club at Sandia is a key amenity to the Sandia Resort & Casino that is already a popular gaming and entertainment venue. In 2006, Sandia opened a world-class resort that features 228 luxurious, oversized guest rooms including over 30 suites. Every guest room and suite are highlighted by awe-inspiring views of the Albuquerque skyline or the rugged wildness of the Sandia Mountains.

The golf facility at Sandia Resort & Casino is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 43 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States.

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