Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort Announces New Director of Golf & Tennis
Seasoned Leader Seth Henrich Named Director of Golf & Tennis Operations
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort announces Seth Henrich as the resort's new Director of Golf & Tennis. Home to two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Ocean and River, the property's golf and club operations are professionally managed by Troon Golf. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or El Yunque Rainforest's Mameyes River, the Ocean Course - designed by legendary course architects Tom and George Fazio - and the River Course - designed by World Golf Hall of Fame great Greg Norman - feature breathtaking views from every tee. Guests can practice their serve at the resort's state-of-the-art tennis center, featuring 11 Har-Tru® and two Laykold® tennis courts complete with lighting for evening play. Private lessons, clinics, tournaments are available along with equipment rental, retail, and accessories at the Pro Shop.
As the resort's Director of Golf & Tennis with 20-years of expertise in the golf, fitness and hospitality industries, Henrich will oversee the Rio Mar Country Club, which includes the club's membership, tennis center, management of golf courses and Pro Shops. Prior to joining Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, Henrich most recently served as the director of golf at the official golf courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame - the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire at The World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine, Florida in 2019. Prior to World Golf Village, he spent 12 years at the El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico where he was the general manager of club operations. Henrich was also the director of golf at the 36-hole Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort in Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, and the golf pro at the 36-hole Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club in Dorado, Puerto Rico.
"We are thrilled to welcome back Seth Henrich to Puerto Rico and have him join our family here at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar," said General Manager Nils Stolzlechner. "In the midst of our reopening phases, Seth will be instrumental in creating the best golf and tennis experience for our members and guests at our award-winning courses.
As a graduate of the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Management, Henrich is a Class A Member of the PGA of America and has been recognized as the "Merchandiser of the Year" and "Golf Professional of the Year" multiple times by the South Florida Section PGA - Island Chapter. Additionally, he has served as secretary and vice president for the South Florida Section PGA - Island Chapter and has won the PGA's Bill Strausbaugh Award for mentoring fellow PGA Professionals, and the Horton Smith Award for outstanding and continuing contributions in developing and improving education opportunities.
For more information or to reserve a stay at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, please visit wyndhamgrandriomar.com, riomarcountryclubpr.com or call 800-474-6627. For Puerto Rico arrival procedures and requirements, review details here. Be sure to follow Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort ( Facebook / Instagram / Twitter ) and Rio Mar Country Club ( Facebook / Instagram ) on social media.
About Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort is nestled on 500 acres along a mile-long section of golden beach adjacent to the El Yunque National Rainforest and the Mameyes River. The lush resort features a 48,000-sq. ft oceanfront conference center; a 7,000-square ft casino; two world-class 18-hole golf courses; a 7,000-square ft spa and fitness center; multiple lounges and entertainment venues; international tennis center; water sports center; and three beachfront pools. A total of nine restaurants and bars include the recently opened Roots Coastal Kitchen, Iguanas Cocina, Caicu Bar & Tapas, and Marbella, serving Caribbean specialties and American classics. For more information or to reserve a stay at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort, please visit wyndhamgrandriomar.com, riomarcountryclubpr.com or call 800-474-6627.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with 9,300 hotels across approximately 90 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 828,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 20 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel Inn & Suites®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, The Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is also a leading provider of hotel management services. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers 83 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.
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