About Us
The Friends of Pusch Ridge Golf is a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization located in Oro Valley, Arizona. The group is open to anyone with an interest in increasing play and preserving and maintaining the Pusch Ridge Golf Course.
 
Our purpose is two-fold:

1. Promote interest and activity in all levels and ages of golf at Pusch Ridge Golf Course

2. Serve as a liaison to the Town of Oro Valley Council, town staff, and the golf course operators/managers

 
Current leadership include:

• President: Anna Bifano, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Vice President: Tony D’Angelo, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Secretary: Dan Talsma, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA 

• Treasurer: Stan New, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Director, Communications: Anji Verlaque, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

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Advisors include:​

• Ray Dissinger: HOA Town of Oro Valley Liaison, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes

• Steve Nelson: HOA Board Advisor, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Carolyn Weinig: Quails Women's Golf League Representative, Audubon International liaison 

• Jeannee Yermakoff: Friends Women Golf Manager, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Lisa D'Angelo: Friends Marketing & Social Media, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Scott Hunt, FOPRG Monday Men’s League

• Terry Sieben, El Conquistador Resort Patio Homes HOA

• Water Resources: Niranjan Vescio, Shadows of the Ridge HOA 2

 
We are in constant discussions with the Town of Oro Valley (course owner) and Indigo Golf Partners (contracted course manager) to assist with five important initiatives:
 

1. Ensure the preservation of this remarkable course.

2. Encourage play, the success of its leagues and awareness among visitors, all to optimize its economic viability.

3. Enhance the playability of the course to maximize user value.

4. Expand the course’s relevance and accessibility to a broad base of community beyond those who golf.

5. Work to continuously improve its water use efficiencies to maximize benefits over cost.