Meet our Golf Staff

Chris Hewitt, our Golf Course Superintendent, has been with us for close to 30 years. His vast knowledge of the course and its intricacies has provided the members a top quality course. This knowledge has allowed the Greens and Grounds Committee to plan more effectively for the benefit of the club. He has guided and managed his crew through many challenges. He continually strives and succeeds in maintaining the course and equipment. He has the experience and confidence to undertake and complete large scale in-house projects. Chris has played an important role in building the values of our Grounds Crew and ensures that his high standards and the clubs vision for the course are imparted to them.

We are also excited to welcome Hollie Grchan to our Pro Shop team as one of our new golf professionals! Hollie is an experienced golf professional and PGA Associate, she has been in the golf business for almost a decade and worked at the Vinoy for 6 years. Hollie along with Reece, will be assisting Charlie with the seasonal golf clinics. Hollie is very experienced in Golf Genius. Join us in giving her a warm welcome and take advantage of the expertise she brings to enhance your golfing experience!

Another golf professional to join our ranks is Reece Ulrich. Reece joins us from Streamsong and is a new PGA Associate. He will be assisting with the seasonal golf clinics, tournaments, golf genius, and other professional needs in the golf shop here at Isla. Reece looks forward to advancing his career and providing professional assistance to all our members here at Isla Del Sol.

Garrett Mitchell will be available on Sundays to help staff the Pro Shop. He will be in on Sundays to assist members with tee times and any other Pro Shop needs. Garret worked for the USGA in New Jersey before moving down to St Petersburg. He works full-time as a Senior Club Performance Analyst with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.