Rich is a dedicated golf course professional with over 20 years of experience in the golf industry, having worked in Southwest Florida since 2002. His career includes leadership roles at several of the area’s most respected clubs, including The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel Island, Pelican’s Nest, Pelican Preserve, Eagle Ridge Golf Club and Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club.
Rich studied Golf Course Operations at Lake City Community College and has remained passionate about golf course management and the game itself ever since. Raised in a Navy household, Rich had the opportunity to travel throughout the country and graduated from high school in Key West, Fla.
Rich has been married to his wife, Laura, for 26 years. Together, they have three amazing children: Owen, who played college soccer in Wilmington, N.C.; Olivia, currently attending the University of South Florida; and Obrie, a junior in high school.
Please help us in welcoming Rich when you see him around the club and on the course!
HEATHER AND DIGBY
Ron and Ann Grimes shared this video of Ron’s daughter, Heather Neish, and her service dog, Digby. Digby is having a great time “working.” Check it out to see if you recognize the street. It’s heartwarming and worth watching twice!
