Tom Roegner, General Manager
Mr. Roegner brings over 25 years of golf course experience to Delray Beach Golf Club. His management track has been mainly concentrated in the Southeast from Atlanta, Georgia to Miami, Florida with American Golf Corporation. He managed daily fee and semi-private facilities for American Golf. The past couple of years Tom has also been consulting for the Hinkley/Jemsek Family in Chicago which operates Cog Hill and St. Andrews Golf Courses in Chicago Illinois. Tom brings a very hands on approach to daily operations, from tee sheet management, expense control, customer
service to overall course management. He has taken over distressed properties and turned them around for a positive ROI. This success was achieved through implementation of policies, procedures and controls that affect all operations. His responsibilities with Delray Beach Golf Club include overseeing the day to day operations of the facility, and management for all JCD Sports Group properties. In addition, Tom will work closely with all departments to insure positive financial results.
Rodney Brown, Class A Superintendent
Rodney has been in the golf course maintenance business for over 14 years. Originally from High Point, North Carolina, he currently resides in Coral Springs with his wife Carolyn. Rodney has worked at Woodlands Country Club, Okeeheelee Golf Course and John Prince Golf Learning Center. Rodney is a Class A member of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America and earned his degree in turfgrass management from Penn State University. In his spare time he enjoys golf, fishing and playing music.
Tommi Ylijoki, PGA Professional
Tommi Ylijoki comes to Delray Beach Golf Club after holding various positions throughout Florida. A PGA Member, Tommi originally hails from Finland, and has been playing golf for nearly 30 years.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in History, Tommi spent the next 4 years as the First Assistant Golf Professional and Head Teaching Professional at Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club. Coming down to south Florida, Tommi joined the JCD Sports Group team as an Assistant Golf Professional at West Palm Beach Golf Course. Tommi now serves as Head Golf Professional at Delray Beach Golf Club, managing all daily Golf Operations. During his free time, Tommi enjoys travelling, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Rick Durham, PGA Professional
Mr. Durham has been a PGA Professional for over 24 years. Prior to joining the JCD team Mr. Durham was Head Professional at Cypress Creek Country Club for 26 years. Mr. Durham specializes in all phases of junior instruction and assisted area schools with their golf programs. He has been providing adult group and individual instruction for 34 years. Mr. Durham has organized and directed many group and corporate outings and is a skilled calligrapher. Mr. Durham has had three published instruction articles in ‘Golf Illustrated’ magazine. He is certified in all phases of club building and repair. While in college he played on the FAU Golf team which were 1976 NAIA section champions and has competed in many state and local golf tournaments.
Chef Bob Courtemanche
I grew up in Uxbridge, MA, and I’ve been in the restaurant business since the age of 13. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University, and continued my career in the Worcester area before moving to Florida recently. My first three and one-half years in Florida were spent working at Boca West Country Club, followed by Compass Group, Inc.
Beth Mullen Director of Catering and Banquet Services
Ms. Mullen is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has been at the Delray Beach Golf Club since 1998. She has moved through the corporate ladder and was promoted to the Director of Catering in 2002. Her wonderful attitude and level of dedication has meant a significant increase in customer loyalty and monthly sales volume. Ms. Mullen is the point person for coordinating banquets, weddings, private parties or any celebration. Her attention to detail and customer satisfaction has turned the Delray Beach Golf Club facility into a desired location for intimate, glamorous or fun affairs.
Llewellyn Anthony
Starting his career in catering in the set up department, outstanding work ethic led to his promotion to banquet captain. Years of dedication and hard work at Boca West country club led to a catering management position in one of the largest and finest catering departments in south Florida.
