Staff
John Spelman
Head Golf Professional
515-2341 jspelman@richlandcc.com
John begins his eighteenth season as Golf Professional at Richland. John grew up on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. A graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, John was a collegiate All-American and Captain of the UNC Men's Golf Team. Following a brief playing career John worked in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an assistant golf professional at Oakmont Country Club and The Pittsburgh Field Club. John was recognized in 2001 as the PING National Clubfitter of The Year. John and his wife Jodie have two children, Philip and Rachel, and they live in Franklin, Tennessee.
Brad Erickson
Golf Course Superintendent
370-0060 berickson@richlandcc.com
Brad graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan with a B.S. in Business and an emphasis in both marketing and Professional Golf Management. Brad is a member of the PGA and GCSAA. He has also worked at prestigious clubs such as Troon North Golf Course in Scottsdale, AZ, Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club in California, and Palmetto Hall in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Brad did his internship here, at Richland, in 1994 and upon returning in 1998, became the assistant superintendent. He is now, of course, the Golf Course Superintendent. Brad, his wife Stacy, their son Connor, and daughter Ella Rose live in Franklin.
Chase Brannon
Assistant Golf Professional cbrannon@richlandcc.com
Chase is with us for his second season. A native of Bowie, Maryland, Chase attended Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Chase is a member of the PGA of America. Last season Chase qualified and played in the PGA National Assistant's Championship. An accomplished played and teacher Chase will be leading our Junior Golf Programs. Chase is a member of the Taylor Made Golf Advisory Staff. He and his wife Embrey live in West Nashville.
Mike Hoyne
Bagroom Supervisor and Coordinator
Mike is our Bagroom Supervisor and coordinator of all of our outside services. Originally from the Chicago area, Mike graduated from Penn State University and remains a loyal supporter of all things Nittany Lion. A very good player with a knack for the long ball, Mike can keep it up with anyone. Mike's family lives in Brentwood, he is a resident of Bellevue, Tennessee.