Revenue growth
+24%
Total course revenue growth in his first year as General Manager.
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Cody
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Cody
Capwell
General Manager of Golf Course Operations, City of Rifle
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Player profile
SummaryA golf operations leader who grows revenue, modernizes how a course runs, and keeps the game affordable for the community.
Cody Capwell runs Rifle Creek Golf Course end to end: staff, budgets, tournaments, course improvements and the member experience. He pairs a business degree with hands-on technology skills and more than 15 years of experience at every level of a golf operation, from outside services to general manager.
Years in golf15+
Revenue, first year as GM+24%
Membership revenue since 2021+63%
B.S. Business Administration3.7 GPA
On the courseScratch
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Scouting report
StrengthsDetail-driven operator
Spots problems before they surface and holds a high standard across grounds, pro shop and member services.
Trait level: maxPeople-first leader
Leads with emotional intelligence, building teams on open communication, mutual respect and collaboration.
Trait level: maxBuilder, not caretaker
Never settles for business as usual. Constantly upgrades systems, processes and the guest experience.
Trait level: maxCommunity builder
Under his leadership, Rifle Creek has earned a reputation for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, standout service and a lively golf community.
Trait level: max
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Career mode
ExperienceSix levels cleared, from his first job on the course to running the whole operation.
- Level6
General Manager
Rifle Creek Golf CourseSept 2021 – PresentLeads all course operations: tournament planning, staffing and scheduling across departments, budgeting, and capital improvements.
- Level5
Assistant Manager
Rifle Creek Golf CourseApr 2021 – Aug 2021Took on broader ownership of daily operations.
- Level4
Junior Project Manager
Johnson Construction Inc.Oct 2020 – Mar 2021Handled digital takeoffs, estimating, scheduling, invoicing and pay applications on construction projects.
- Level3
Pro Shop Manager
Rifle Creek Golf CourseMar 2016 – Sept 2020Owned inventory, purchasing and merchandising, and trained new staff.
- Level2
Pro Shop Attendant
Rifle Creek Golf CourseMar 2013 – Feb 2016Ran point of sale and kept the flow of play moving.
- Level1
Outside Services
Rifle Creek Golf CourseMar 2011 – Feb 2013Started in customer service and quickly earned a reputation for professionalism and reliability.
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Training grounds
Education3.7Cumulative GPA
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Colorado Mountain College2014 – 2018
A foundation in strategic planning, leadership and finance, earned while working his way up at Rifle Creek.
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High scores
ResultsMembership revenue
+63%
Cumulative growth since 2021, achieved while keeping membership rates affordable.
Start
+22%
+43%
+56%
+63%
Year over year: 22%, 17%, 9% and 5%, with growth every season.
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Upgrades unlocked
Modernizing operationsSystems Cody has introduced or streamlined to make Rifle Creek faster, smarter and easier to run.
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Boss battle
Cost controlOperating expensesDefeated
Expense control is central to a healthy course, and "business as usual" is never the answer. Cody continually renegotiates recurring costs to secure the best rates, driving a significant drop in operating expenses.
Contracts renegotiated:
- Propane
- Waste removal
- Sanitary supplies
- Telephone
- Internet
- Credit card processing
- Point of sale costs
- Vendor shipping & bulk discounts
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Player stats
Skills & toolsSkills
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