Rewarding Success: Bayram Gets Four-Year Extension at Timberlin

In just three years at Timberlin Golf Club, Marc Bayram has earned a reputation as a talented instructor, friendly face and business professional.

Now the head golf professional for the course is being rewarded for his efforts as the town has signed him to a new, four-year contract that includes increased incentives as they hope he continue to move the course forward and build on recent success.


The Berlin Town Council voted 5-1 this week, with Eric Buhrendorf absent and David K. Evans opposed, to approve the four-year agreement that includes an increase in commission for golf cart rentals, a $2,500 increase in salary and additional funding for the club’s pro shop.

“Since Bayram took over as golf pro at Timberlin, we’ve seen tremendous change and it’s all for the better,” said Deputy Mayor Rachel Rochette. “We need to continue to build on that progress and this contract makes sure that (Marc) stays and helps bring that revenue in.”

Bayram will see an increase in salary from $60,000 to $62,500, Berlin Town Manager Denise McNair said. In addition, he will receive an 8 percent commission – up from 5 percent – on golf cart rentals and an additional $40,000 per year stipend to help with operations of the pro shop.

Under the first three years the course has been operated with Bayram as golf pro, officials said the town – which owns Timberlin – has seen considerable growth and success in operations. In just three years, the town has seen a $30,000 increase in revenue from golf cart rentals, an increase in the number of those using the course and an expedited system that has lowered course times and improved efficiency, McNair said.

The course also has a new online system allowing residents to reserve their tee times with just a few clicks, an initiative that Bayram took on himself.

Evans, who expressed praise for the work done by Bayram, said his concerns were based on contract negotiations such as how other incentives could have been included to further promote improvement and growth, pointing to the fact that the course does not yet have a proper driving range.

Bayram, a Class-A PGA member with an extensive history as a player, coach and assistant professional before taking the job in 2010, said he is happy to be in town and believes the new contract is fair and gives him the opportunity to just continue to focus on what he loves: the game of golf.

“My experience over the first three years here has been fantastic,” Bayram said. “This was my first experience as the head golf professional and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

“I’ve tried to build a friendly atmosphere and just say busy,” he said. “I hope to build on that, on everything we’ve done, and make sure our regulars and those who are coming here have a great experience can truly enjoy the course.”

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