Great Golfing and More
Jay Miller’s official title at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is Golf Superintendent. Sure, he oversees the 18-hole, par 72 course that's been ranked among the "Best 100 Courses Outside the United States" by Golf Digest and is a Certified Audubon Sanctuary. But his real title should be something more along the lines of Nature Superintendent.
Whether it’s making sure the golf course has a certain type of grass that can be watered partially with seawater so as not to waste resources, or thinking about ways to help guests get closer to nature off the golf course, Jay, says Four Seasons employee Robin Flanz, “has been a major figure in terms of environmental leadership at the resort.”
In fact, he was one of the main people who came up with Trail of Giants tour, which focuses on teaching people about the important and interesting trees in the surrounding dry forest. At the end of the tour, guests plant trees of their own to help with reforestation.
“It’s on these tours that you’re most likely see howler and white-faced monkeys, which are rare, not to mention some of the more than 800 species of birds native to Costa Rica,” says staffer Jane Corrigan.
“Jay just loves nature,” says Flanz. “He and his daughters all surf, so they can tell you about some of their favourite local breaks. Plus, there’s a real cultural aspect to him. He knows as much about the country and has as much love for it as any local would. “
Whether you’re a golfer or not, it’s worth your time to stop by the course and chat Jay for a while about this beautiful country. It’s one of his favourite things to do.
