Background
Applegate, James Robert was born on January 15, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Earl Applegate and Evelyn Marie (Tyler) Thomson.
Applegate, James Robert was born on January 15, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Robert Earl Applegate and Evelyn Marie (Tyler) Thomson.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1967.
Head golf professional, The Signal Point Club, Niles, Michigan, 1970-1972; head golf professional, Orchard Hills Country Club, Buchanan, Michigan, 1973; head golf professional, Washtenaw Country Club, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1974-1980; vice president operations, LaBonte Diversified Development, Boca Raton, Florida, 1980-1985; president, principal, Gary Player Golf Course Design, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, since 1986. President Michigan section Professional Goflers Association, Southfield, 1976-1977, member education committee, Palm Beach Gardens, 1976-1979, tournament director, Boca Raton, Florida, 1983-1985, member policy board, Jacksonville, Florida, 1984-1985. Director profl.golf management program Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan, 1976-1977.
Director American Cancer Society Golf Tournaments, Detroit, 1979-1980, Eastern Michigan University Foundation Board, Ypsilanti, since 1990. With United States Air Force, 1961-1964. Member American Management Association, Club Managers Association.
Married Helen Bernadette Rich, October 13, 1962. Children: James Scott, Brian David.