Sports - June 2003

So long, Steve

Local fixture to leave country club after six years

By JOHN MARK BROOKS, LTN Staff Writer

Steve Schley, a local fixture of the Lincoln Country Club over the past six years, is leaving. You may have seen him out on the course, at the driving range or in the pro shop. Wherever you may have seen him— chances are he was smiling.

“I try to be a happy guy all the time. I wanted to make sure our members and guests had an enjoyable experience at our club,” he said.

A typical day for Schley would begin around 7 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

“I would get the pro shop ready for the day. I had from 6:30 a.m. until 7 a.m.— then the day would really get rolling. It would stay like that the rest of the day, he said.”

Schley, a 1997 graduate of Lincolnton High School, has been working at the country club to pay for his education. He has off-and-on pursued his education at Gaston College and is now preparing to transfer. That is his main reason for departing.

“I am preparing to get my degree in secondary education from UNC-Charlotte. Ultimately, I would like to be a US history teacher and a baseball coach,” he said.

Schley, himself, played baseball at Lincolnton High School and cites that as his favorite sport.

Schley said that the thing he is going to miss the most is the people.

“I am going to miss friendships I have made with the members. Being there for six years; it was like a family,” he said.

For Schley, working at the country club was like a dream come true.

“I always wanted to do something in sports. It’s been nice to be outside and be around a sport I enjoy playing,” he said.

Working tournaments were some of his most memorable moments.

“It was a fun atmosphere to be around. Everybody is having a good time and is there for fun,” he said, recalling tournaments past.

Reflecting on his time at the country club, Schley was grateful for the opportunity.

“I’ve definitely been blessed to hold a job that I loved and to work with customers and co-workers alike,” he said.

Schley’s next occupation will be working for Utiliquest in Charlotte. He will be an underground utility line locator.

Schley hopes that six years of dedicated service won’t be forgotten.

“I would like to think I’ve made an impact, that I would be remembered and missed,” he said.

© 2001 Lincoln Times-News  

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