POMONA, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2006) -- Eric Bergstol owner of Empire Golf Management has promoted Mark R.Unger to the position of President and Chief Financial Officer. Unger has been with the company since 1999. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer for Bergstol Enterprises. Unger will lead the management team and oversee the financing, development, management, merchandising, and day-to-day supervision of Empire's nationally recognized club portfolio that includes:

Hollow Brook Golf Club - Cortlandt Manor, NY
Madison Green Golf Club - Royal Palm Beach, FL
Minisceongo Golf Club - Pomona, NY
New Jersey National Golf Club - Basking Ridge, NJ
Pine Barrens Golf Club - Jackson, NJ
Pine Hill Golf Club - Pine Hill, NJ
Twisted Dune Golf Club - Atlantic City, NJ
Branton Woods Golf Club - Hopewell Junction, NY
Bayonne Golf Club - Bayonne, NJ