After 35 years at the helm of the South Suburban golf division, Bill Ramsey announced he will retire at the end of this year. He set the standard for operational excellence with his commitment to providing exceptional player and community experiences. Under his leadership, the four South Suburban golf courses were named among the best in Colorado.

Ramsey began his career at Denver’s Wellshire Golf Course, before spending 16 years as head golf professional with Foothills Park & Recreation District. He made the switch to South Suburban as the Director of Golf in 1990 and quickly expanded the District’s offerings. When he arrived, he managed South Suburban Golf Course and Littleton Golf and Tennis, which at the time was only a 9-hole course.

In 1991, Ramsey was instrumental in acquiring Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel and transforming it from a private club to a public course. Shortly after, he directed the expansion of Littleton Golf Course to a full 18-hole course, and he began oversight of a fourth course when South Suburban took over management of Family Sports Golf Course in 2001.

With a dedication to operational improvements, Ramsey’s legacy encompasses renovation of the Lone Tree and South Suburban clubhouses and enhancing user experiences with the addition of new tee time software. His successful implementation of all projects reflected the valuable relationships he built with staff, as well as municipal and private partners.

“I’m really proud of the way golf has grown at South Suburban since I started,” said Ramsey. “It sounds cheesy, but I’ve stayed in the business so long because of the relationships I’ve built and the great people that surround me. That has made all the difference.”

Ramsey’s vision has set South Suburban up for future success. During COVID, he took the opportunity to provide year-round recreation options to the public with safety protocols in place. Additionally, his strong focus on growing the youth game resulted in what remains among the highest attended PGA Junior League programs in the state.

Ramsey’s commitment, dedication and passion for South Suburban will be missed as he sets off on his next adventure.