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 The
Highlands Golf Park is dedicated to the memory of Leslie W. Mercer,
father of owner and retired teaching professional Anne Marie Scheuermann.
Of Scottish heritage, Mr. Mercer was a marvelous teaching professional who
worked diligently to make the game of golf available to all. He served
lengthy terms as a USGA committeeman and sat on the USGA's Junior Golf
Committee. Mr. Mercer pioneered the development of high school golf teams
and was an early proponent of public links golf. His close friends
included the great professional, Bobby Locke; the first PGA Tour Commissioner,
Joe Dey; and famed Canadian Golfer, Don Cherry.
Family owned and operated
, the Highlands endeavors to carry on his love for the game of golf along with
its rich traditions. Anne Marie, together with her husband, Peter
Scheuermann, developed and opened the Highlands on May 23, 1997. Their
daughter, Gretchen Scheuermann (an LPGA Teaching Professional) joined the
operation in 1999. Anne Marie was instrumental in growing the business and
encouraging many people with their golf games. In 2006 she was recognized
for her contributions to women's athletics and was
Inducted into the NE Hall of Fame. Peter & Anne Marie retired in 2007 and
Gretchen is now General Manager & Director of Golf.
The Mercer-Scheuermann family
has succeeded in supplying members of the community with a strategic, integrated
practice area of exacting standards while maintaining a courteous atmosphere of
fun and encouragement.
The Highlands Golf Park
was featured in a 2006 issue of Golf
Range Magazine - a national publication. In addition, the facility was
chosen as a Top 100 Golf Range in 2006, 2008, 2009 &
2010!!
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