Chatuge Shores Golf Course
Meet our Professional Staff
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.
About Chatuge Shores Golf Course
About Chatuge Shores Golf Course
Claudia Rinaldo
Pro Shop and Restaurant
Years of golf course experience in the shop and the restaurant field she will help you prepare your banquet or dinner to the highest standards.
Lyndell Holt
Pro Shop Attendant
Lyndell lived in Miami Fl. and moved to Ft Meyers, Fl. after leaving the Air force. He came to the mountains in 2000 and joined us in July, 2022. Lyndell has proved to be a popular addition to our staff.
Lester Patrick
Pro Shop Attendant
Lester came from the Plant City Florida area 18 years ago where he retired from the power company. Lester has been with us since July of 2019 and is a customer favorite.
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 last August and has fit in perfectly. With his experence both in inside and outside operations will be a great addtion to the staff.