William “Bill” Rinaldo
Director of Golf/General Manager
Originally from northern New York Bill moved
south in 1981 and wound up in Zephyrhills Fl.
Here the remained as the Pro Manager of the city golf course for 7-1/2 years. In 1988 he designed and built Scotland Yards Golf Course in Dade City, Fl. where he stayed until it was sold it in 2007.
Bill is a life member of the PGA and over a 25 year
period served as the North Florida section PGA
Junior Chairman, Senior Chairman and the Section
tournament chairman before retiring in 2007. He then worked part time at Chatuge G. C. until he was called into service when the Pro / Manager left.
Bill is also an accomplished musician and has performed across the southeast. He has three
children and nine grandchildren all who all live in
Florida.
Claudia Rinaldo
Pro Shop Attendant
Comes to us from Dade City Florida and has worked all facets of the golf industry. A tournament, food & beverage instruction or tee times she tops.
Tom Legate
Head Professional
Tom is a class “A” PGA professional and comes to Chatuge from Minnesota were he ran a very nice rural club. He joined us in August and has fit in perfectly. With his experence both in inside and outside operations will be a great addtion to the staff.
Mel Buckingham
Pro Shop Attendant
Mel came to us from Hudson Floridaand
has proved to be a popular addition to our staff.
Ariel Thompson
Pro Shop Attendant
Born and raised in Hayesville Ariel joined the staff this year and is already a valuable asset