| Wednesday, March 10, 2004 New course superintendent named at River Forest Gary Wilder, one of the South's top golf course superintendents, has been named course superintendent at River Forest, the new golf and equestrian community in Monroe County between Atlanta and Macon just off I-75. Wilder joins River Forest after holding positions as director of golf maintenance at Callaway Gardens (1991-2003) and Sea Pines Plantation at Hilton Head (1986-1991). According to David Aldridge, developer of River Forest, Wilder's extensive experience in course maintenance will be an advantage for the community, which anticipates opening its 18-hole course this summer. “Gary has served as course superintendent for 21 PGA Tour events in his career, so we’re on the same page in terms of the quality of golf we want to offer at River Forest,” said Aldridge. “His knowledge of advanced maintenance techniques is unmatched.” Wilder plans to install heat-tolerant A-type bentgrass greens with in-ground aeration systems on the Rocky Roquemore designed 18-hole course. On the fairways, Wilder will use exclusive TifSport Bermuda grass. He will also use the latest methods to ensure dry, playable bunkers. “While no course can be PGA-ready year round, my intention is to maintain professional-level playing conditions at River Forest as often as possible,” said Wilder. “With the layout and design we have to offer, I firmly believe that River Forest will quickly become the course of choice in the area, and one of the top courses in the state.” River Forest is a master-planned community located 20 minutes south of McDonough that will offer 300 acres of greenspace with three parks, one of which features 1,000 feet of river frontage. The community will include more than 350 estate lots set back from wooded, winding roads. The Monroe County community will also feature equestrian facilities, riding trails, an aquatic center and a fitness center, in addition to the golf course. River Forest is being developed by River Forest, Inc., an Atlanta-based company with a local office on Johnstonville Road. For more information, contact the sales office at 800-451-6325 or visit www.riverforest.info.
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