Mike Scaletta
44 years old
Advertising manager - John Deere Golf & Turf Products
Location: Cary, NC
Home course: Devils Ridge G.C., Holly Springs, NC
Golf has gone in and out of my life, and for the last seven (since landing in NC and working around the biz), it has definitely been in.
Grew up in west suburban Chicago area (Downers Grove, played at what was the original Chicago G.C., now a muni 9 holer). Played until early twenties, then got sucked into the advertising biz, working in downtown Chicago for several agencies. Took it up again in the early thirties, then moved to St. Louis and really didn't play much. That all changed upon coming to Raleigh/Cary in '97......
By virtue of working for Deere on golf maintenance equipment, I've been fortunate to visit - and play - some of the great courses in NA and beyond. Particular faves include Old Head, East Lake, Prarie Dunes, TPC of Sawgrass, Pinehurst #2, and Chicago GC.
Easily the best customer segment/profession I've ever experienced in my career are golf course superintendents. I've met hundreds of them and haven't met a bad egg yet.
Heard about GCA through the infamous SI article. I lurked for a long time before dipping my toe in earlier this year. The education for myself has been mind-boggling - thanks to Ran and all the legendary posters here......
I have a lovely wife, a beautiful daughter, and I live an hour-fifteen from Pinehurst. Life is good