Craig Lee is an Alumni from Springfield College. He attended the Tampa Bay campus from 2004-2009. In 2007 when he began his Master’s program in Childhood Development through Sports, one of his professors and now friend was Dr. Michael Cooper, who at the time happened to be Director of Southeast Regional Affairs with The First Tee. He introduced Craig Lee to his friend Charlie DeLucca and Craig began to volunteer for The First Tee of Miami in 2007 as part of his Master’s research project in coaching. Craig also happened to have a daughter named Ayanna who at the time was 5 years old. He quickly saw the value of this program and began to bring her with him every time he volunteered.

Shortly after graduation, Craig reconnected with his passion to help others better themselves mentally and physically through healthy habits and became a personal trainer. Fast forward to today and not only a is Craig a Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist and Golf Performance Specialist but also a Level 2 Certified First Tee Coach impacting the life of hundreds of kids every week. Also Ayanna now 13, is a thriving First Tee of Miami Birdie Level participant and golfer.

He is responsible for delivering The First Tee of Miami 9 Healthy Habit curriculum and in charge of all fitness activities. Now in an effort to help parents as well as kids transform their lives through better habits, he is launching The First Tee Healthy Habit Challenge. This will be a 90 day challenge in which participants as well as families will learn about how changing particular unconscious habits with healthy ones can have a huge and permanent impact on their lives.

This Healthy Habit Challenge will include:

1. Initial body composition and weight assessment
2. Weekly weigh ins
3. Healthy Habit creation workshops
4. Nutrition Workshops
5. Exercise Workshops
6. Group accountability and friendly competitions
7. Lots of Body and Lives transformations!

Craig Lee MS

• Bachelors and Master’s Degree from Springfield College
• NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
• NCSF Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
• NG360 Golf Performance Specialist
• Level 2 certified First Tee Coach

Teaching Philosophy

To teach each studentl with all of my knowledge and passion for the game of golf in order to maximize each individual’s potential.

Formal Education

Associates degree in Business, Miami-Dade Community College Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Florida International University

Golf Education

• PGA Class A4 Member
• PGA Professional Readiness Orientation
• PGA Level I Professional Golf Management Program
• PGA Level 2 Professional Golf Management Program
• PGA Level 3 Professional Golf Management Program
• PGA Marketing & Merchandising Seminar
• PGA Golf Course Agronomy Seminar
• PGA Tournament Operations Seminar
• PGA Club Fitting Seminar
• USGA Rules Seminar
• Jim Mclean Teaching Seminar
• Jimmy Ballard Teaching Seminar
• Bob Toski Teaching Seminar
• Butch Harmon Teaching Seminar
• Jim Hardee Teaching Seminar
• Rick Martino Teaching Seminar
• Bob Rotella Psychology of Teaching Seminar
• Dave Peltz Short Game Seminar
• PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit 2006,2007,2008

Volunteer Work

• First Tee of Miami junior golf clinics
• Boys & Girls junior golf clinics
• Annual City of Miami Golf Tournament
• Doral Publix Junior Golf Tournament
• South Florida PGA Junior Tour rules official
• Career Day with Miami Dade Public Schools
• Former Board Member of Junior Orange Bowl Golf Classic
• Former Board Member of the Make a Wish Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament
• PTSA Member Coral Gables Elementry
• PTSA Member Ponce De Leon Middle School
• Coral Gables Youth Center Coach
• South Miami Youth Center Coach
• Special Olympics Golf Clinics

Employment

2008 – Present Teaching Professional, Melreese, International Links

I teach all types of golfers from beginners, weekend warriors, women, juniors, collegiate players and Professional Golfers on several tours. These lessons range from Video Analysis, Short Game, Full Swing and Playing Lessons. I assist in the weekly First Tee Advance Girls Clinic and in the summer with the Special Olympics Golf Clinics.

2005 – 2008 Director of Instruction, GolfTEC – Miami

GolfTEC is an indoor golf learning center that utilizes high tech video and motion analysis to enhance the quality of the instruction. I was responsible for the day to day operations of the store. I developed solid guerrilla marketing relationships with local partners, Capital Grille, Pro Golf, Chamber South. I have developed a great team that works together and meets or exceeds the goals I set forth on a monthly basis. I kept my staff and myself at the cutting edge of golf instruction. I enriched my knowledge of the golf swing by attending teaching seminars offered by the PGA and GolfTEC.In my three years with GolfTEC I taught over 3,500 lessons.

2002 – 2005 Head Golf Professional, Granada Golf Club

At this facility my customer service skills and keen tournament knowledge were essential. I coordinated the annual tournament schedule for two men and ladies golf associations. We hosted three major tournaments a year for each association, a Member-Member, Member-Guest, and a Club Championship. This facility had a very active membership with very high standards. Working closely with the members and developing strong and lasting relationships was my priority at this facility. I was responsible for the day to day operation of the golf shop as well as the outside staff.

1999 – 2002 1st Assistant Golf Professional, The Biltmore Golf Club

This facility gave me the opportunity to put into practice all of the knowledge that I have learned through the PGA Apprentice Program. My time is split between tournament operations and the daily operations of the shop and golf course. I do all the staff scheduling for both inside and outside personnel. I handle the golf arrangements for the V.I.P. guests of the hotel and coordinate golf outings with the hotel liaison. I order all soft goods for the shop. I oversee four different leagues and sit on the International Junior Orange Bowl Golf Tournament committee, one of the premier junior tournaments in the world. As far as teaching is concerned; I give about ten hours of lessons a week. I coordinate and teach the junior summer camp.

1996 – 1999 1St Assistant Golf Professional, La Gorce Country Club

I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the golf shop. I was in charge of the club repair and fitting operations. Tournament Operations was my specialty at this facility. I coordinated the tournament season for the members. In one season we ran over 20 tournaments, each with an average budget of $75,000.00. I also coordinated the weekly men and ladies league. I learned and aggressively honed my customer service skills. With the member base we had, it was a must. La Gorce gave me a unique opportunity to see the industry from the private sector side.

1990 – 1996 Assistant Professional, Kendale Lakes Country Club, American Golf

In my five years with American Golf, I was exposed to many areas of the business, starting with the driving range and cart barn and progressively moving in to the pro shop. I learned to run a 27-hole tee sheet and how to maximize the amount of rounds played. I learned innovative ways to market and increase driving range revenue. I gained great insight into the close relationship between the restaurant and the golf shop. I coordinated the men and ladies league. I also helped coordinate and teach the various junior programs. The most valuable thing that American Golf taught me is the value of knowing your particular customer base and catering to them properly.

Background

• 1959 – 1961: U.S. Army Infantry Officer
• 1961-: PGA Tour Player
• 1961 – 1990: President Southeast Section-Sales-Health Tex Inc.
• 1986: Dade County Amateur  Champion
• 1989 – 1990: Senior PGA Tour Player
• 1990 – 1996: Teaching Professional–Melreese Golf Course
• 1996 – 2001: Head Golf Professional–Normandy Shores Country Club
• 2001 – 2006: Head Golf Professional–Miami Springs Country Club
• 2006 – Present: Teaching Professional–International Links Miami-Melreese GC

Associations/Awards, Etc.

• 1986: Dade Amateur Golf Association Champion Member of the PGA of America
• 2005 – 2007: Member – Southern Chapter P.G.A. Tournament Committee
• 2006 – 2007: Chairman – Southern Chapter P.G.A. Senior Tournament  Committee
• 2003 – Present: The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association – Board of Director/Advisory Board
• 2003 – 2006: Member – Board of Director – Miami Springs Children’s Golf Foundation
• 2005 – Winner: Bill Strausbaugh Award for the Southern Chapter P.G.A.
• 2006 – Winner: P.G.A. Junior Golf Leader

Programs & Activities

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association-Mia., FL
• Joe Roach Minority Golf Foundation-Mia., FL
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Miami–Mia., FL
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled–Mia., FL
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters-Mia., FL
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics–Mia., FL
• Summer Series Tournaments–Mia., FL
• Nat Moore Foundation–Doral, Florida
• Little River Historical, Cultural & Economic Development Corp.-Mia., FL

Background Experience

Played junior golf in Daga. Recognized golfer in the city of Miami. Member of the 2007 Men’s NCAA National Championship team for DII golf. DII All-American golffer. Currently playing professional golf in the Minor League Golf Tour.

Education Background

Attended Barry University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management- Golf Industry

Presently Active in the following Programs

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association
• Summer Series Tournaments and Junior Golf Camps
• Joe Roach Minority Golf Foundation – Mia., FL
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Miami – Mia., FL
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled – Mia., FL
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Mia., FL
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Mia., FL
• Dade Amateur Golf Championship
• City of Miami -Annual Golf Classic

Hometown:                        Miami, FL

Birth Date:                          November 26^th

Birthplace:                          Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom England

College:                                Pfeiffer University NC, Concord University WV

Education:                                 Bachelor’s Degree Recreation and Tourism Management, emphasis in Sports Management

Marital Status:                  Single

Turned Professional:      May 2014

Contact Number:             704-267-6089

Email:                                   stephaniepeareth26@hotmail.co.uk

Website:                              lpgagirlsgolfmiami.com

Background:

Stephanie learned to play golf in her home town of Newton Aycliffe England. Stephanie played for numerous teams such as her county junior, club ladies, club juniors and county ladies teams. She also represented North East England playing #1 seed for their British Colleges of Sport team. After starting golf at the age of 14, Stephanie knew it was something she wanted to pursue as a career and made the decision to travel to United States for school to play golf as well as earn her degree. Stephanie was extremely successful in both her athletics and academics earning Deans list and academic honor roll for 5 consecutive semesters and finishing with 12 collegiate titles. Stephanie finished out her collegiate career with an epic hole in one to win her final Conference Golf Tournament. After graduating Stephanie joined the LPGA and gained her TCP Membership gaining her Class B status. Class A to be completed October 2016.

2014                                      LPGA TCP member since

LPGA Class B certified

2015- present LPGA Girls Golf Miami Site Director

Presently Assistant Coach First Tee of Miami

Collegiate Golfing Achievements:

#2010-2014                        #1 player

2010-2014                          First team All-Conference

2010-2014                          12 Collegiate Golf Titles

March 2014                        Conference Champion with a hole in one

2012/13                               #1 East Regional individual golf ranking

2013/14                               #2 East Regional individual golf ranking

2012-2014                          28^th National Golf ranking

International Achievements:                                                                       

Aslan Golf Representative England

2007                                      Under 16’s Scottish Girls Amateur Champion

2009                                      Quinta De Lago Ladies Champion Portugal

Ladies Course record holder: Oakleaf Golf Club England 64

2011-12-13                         Mens Club Champion Oakleaf Golf Club 3 consecutive years

Womens Club Champion 5 consecutive years, Woodham Golf Course 2 years

2008-2009                          Capatin NE England Team BCS Loughborogh

2009                                      Champion

2008-2010                          David Leadbetter Academy Durham County Girls Captain

Presently Active in the following Programs:

• The First Tee of Miami Saturday & Sunday Clinic’s
• National School Program NSP – SNAG
• First Tee Miami Affiliate’s Redlands & Costa del Sol
• The Young Women’s Prep Academy-YWPA
• Orange Bowl “FUN DAY”
• Miami-Dade Public Schools – Students with Disabilities “Special Olympics”
• Heme Aqui Program
• FSGA Rules Seminar
• WGC Cadillac Championship
• 2016 Erik Compton Golf Classic
• Tri-County Championship
• Sponsor Tournaments TFT Tournament Series
• HOPE Wounded Warriors
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf “Summer Golf Camp”
• Junior Team Championship
• South Florida PGA Junior Team
• Unified-Special Olympics
• Sandra DeLucca Developmental “Get Fit” Program
• FJGC – “Florida License Plate” Program
• Mentor / Mentee Program
• City of Miami Golf Classic

Background Experience

Mike Simmons learned golf in his native Caribbean island of Barbados, where he was coached by visiting legendary British Professional, the late John Jacobs. He represented Barbados for many years in the Annual Caribbean Golf Championships, both as player and team captain.

Mike was an outstanding athlete, representing his country in soccer, track and field and golf. On his retirement from active competition, his interest shifted to sports administration and he became President of the Barbados Olympic Committee, the Barbados Golf Association and the Caribbean Golf Association.

He served his three year articleship from 1992 t0 1995 under the late Charlie Pifer, Class A  PGA Professional at Charlie DeLucca’s Golf School, Melreese Country Club and qualified as a Golf Teaching Professional in 1995.

Associations / Awards

1994 and 2006 Awards by Caribbean Golf Association for contribution to the development of golf In the Caribbean and The Caribbean Golf Championships.

In 2010 and 2011 he was given Honorable Mention on the occasion of the USKids Golf Top Fifty Kids Annual National Teachers Awards.

Founder and Owner: Mike Simmons Golf School founded in 2001

MIKE SIMMONS

Coach

Disabled Veterans Program

First Tee of Miami Level 11 Coach 

EDUCATION

• 1959 : Attorney-at-Law and Solicitor – Gibson & Weldon Law School Guilford, Essex, England
• 1993-1995 :   Charlie De Lucca’s Golf School Professional Teaching Program
• 2004 : Harvey Pennick Teaching Seminar
• 2004 : Golfsmith Clubmaking, Fitting and Repair Seminar
• 2010 :   Harvey Pennick Teaching Seminar
• 2010 :   Golfsmith Advanced Clubmaking, Fitting and Repair Program
• 2011 : USGA Rules Seminar

BACKGROUND

• 1968 –           : Member of Barbados First Olympic Team, Olympic Games, Mexico 1968
• 1995 – 1996 : Assistant Teaching Professional Melreese Golf Course
• 1996 – 1997 : Assistant Teaching Professional Country Club of Miami
• 1997 – 1998 : Assistant Teaching Professional Kendale Lakes, American Golf
• 1998 – 2014 : Head Teaching Professional Miccosukee Golf and Country Club
• 2001 –           : Founded Mike Simmons Golf School
• 2000 – 2014 : Mike Simmons Golf School Summer Camps at Miccosukee Golf Course
• 2010 –           : Founded Golf For Hope, Haiti to support kids in Haiti
• 2010 – 2014 : Tournament Director, Golf For Hope, Haiti fundraising Golf Tournaments
• 2014 – Present : Teaching Professional International Links/Melreese Golf Course

ASSOCIATIONS/AWARDS

• 1962 -1969 : First Secretary General, Barbados Olympic Association
• 1969 – 1993 : President, Barbados Olympic Association
• 1970 – 1973 : Deputy Chairman, Barbados National Stadium Corporation
• 1973 – 1976 : Chairman, Barbados National Stadium Corporaton
• 1976 – 1980: Secretary, Barbados Golf Association
• 1980 – 1993 : President, Barbados Golf Association
• 1988 – 1993 : President, Caribbean Golf Association
• 1975 – 1993 : Executive Member & Treasurer, Pan American Sports Organizaton (PASO)
• 1994 – : Co-Founder American Airlines Sunshine Cup Competition,USA vs Bahamas
• 1994 –  : Award by Caribbean Golf Association for contribution made to the Caribbean Golfing Community
• 2003 –  : Award by Barbados Olympic Association for contribution to the Olympic Movement as a member of the First Barbados Olympic Team at           the Olympic Games, Mexico City 1968
• 2006 : Award by Caribbean Golf Association for contribution made to the development of golf in the Caribbean and the Caribbean Golf Championships
• 2007 : Award by The Miccosukee Golf Campers for dedication and guidance
• 2010 & 2011: Honorable Mention at US Kids Golf Top Fifty Kids Annual National Teachers Award
• 2010: Member Golf Clubmakers Association (GCA)

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES 

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association – Mia., Fl (Instructor)
• Miami-Dade School Sports Program for Disabled – Mia., Fl (Instructor)
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Mia., Fl (Instructor)
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Mia., Fl (Instructor)
• PGA HOPE Program for Disabled Veterans – Mia., Fl (Instructor)
• All Year Program for Disabled Veterans – Mia.,Fl (Coach/Instructor)
• Children with Disabilities Golf Clinics – Mia., Fl (Coach/Instructor)
• Doral/Publix Annual Junior Golf Classic – Doral, Fl (Starter)

When I started playing the game of golf at the age of 4, I was instantly hooked. I continued to play throughout my youth and was a dedicated player in the First Tee of Miami program for the majority of my early life.

Upon graduating from high school, I earned a full scholarship to play golf as a knight at the University of Central Florida. I was a valuable member of the golf team at UCF for 3 years and was fortunate to gain a lot of great experiences playing all around the world.

After my third year playing for the UCF golf team, I turned pro in the fall of 2010 and began my professional golf career. I continued to play professionally and played full time in 2013 on the PGA Latinoamerica Tour.

I was very fortunate during the tour and decided to take the skills and knowledge I learned during my time out of the country, and put them to use in my hometown of Miami. In 2014, I joined the professionals at International Links and the First Tee of Miami where I am able to put my expertise to work everyday. I am also currently in the PGA Apprentice Program as well as a Level 3 First Tee Coach. With the experiences and knowledge I’ve gained throughout my life and through the game of golf, I feel I can reach a wide variety of people of all ages and levels to help them achieve their goals in and out of golf.

Programs & Activities

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Dade Amateur Golf Championship – Mia., FL {Starter/Rules}
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled – Mia., FL{Instructor}
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Mia., FL{Instructor}
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Mia., FL{Instructor}
• Optimist International Local Qualifier – Mia., FL{Starter/Rules}
• Summer Series Tournaments – Mia., FL{Instructor}
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf Camps – Mia., FL{Coach/Instructor}
• GMAC Championship – Mia., FL{Starter/Rules}
• City of Miami -Annual Golf Classic – Mia., FL{Starter/Rules}
• Doral/Publix Junior Golf Tournament– Doral, Florida {Rules Official and Starter}
• Children With Disabilities Golf Clinics/Special Olympics Mia., FL {Coach/Instructor}

Hometown:                               Miami, FL

Birth Place:                               New Orleans, LA

Birth Date:                                February 18

High School:                              Granada Hills High, CA

College:                                      San Fernando Valley State, CA

Marital status:​                         Married

Contact number:   805-907-2653

Email:                                          charliealf@att.net 

Professional Background

Printing and Publishing: newspapers, magazines, commercial and trade shop printing at a managerial level. Projects were done nationally and internationally.

Golf Background

Although not starting golf until my late 20s, I grew an immediate connection and passion for the game.  My involvement with junior golf started because of my first daughter and her desire to play the game. My weekend volunteer stints helping junior golfers like herself quickly turned into conducting my own clinics instruction, lessons and tournaments for the Ventura County Junior Golf Association.

Over the years, that program expanded and we created a golf little league, ages 7 to 11 and had weekly competitive golf tournaments. We also had an annual involvement with Special Olympics (sent several athletes to the Summer Games) and Wounded Warriors programs. I am also a certified Rules Official, originally with the Southern California Golf Association and now with the FSGA. In 2007 I became the head golf coach for Simi Valley High School in Simi Valley California up and through 2013.

Associations/Awards

SCGA Rules

FSGA Rules

TGA Instructor

First Tee Level 2 Certified

USGLL Instructor and Liaison with Ventura, CA Golf League

Presently Active Involvement With:

• Certified Level 2 First Tee Instructor
• The First Tee of Miami Clinics
• Special Olympics
• FSGA Rules Official
• WGC Cadillac Championship Ambassador Chairman
• TFT Tournament Series Lead Rules Official
• Rules Official Doral/Publix Jr. Golf Tournament
• Wounded Warriors Instructor
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf “Summer Golf Camp”
• Sandra DeLucca Developmental
• Orange Bowl ‘Girls’ Program Instructor

Hometown:                                                 Miami, Florida

Birth Date:                                                  January 20, 1941

Birthplace:                                                  Long Beach, California

Education/Degree         :                         Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California

Present Employment:          Volunteer Coach, The First Tee of Miami

Marital Status                                            Divorced

Education Background:

Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California

The First Tee Level One Coach’s program Certification

Presently Active in the following Programs:

• The First Tee of Miami Saturday & Sunday Clinic’s
• National School Program NSP – SNAG
• First Tee Miami Affiliate’s Redlands & Costa del Sol
• The Young Women’s Prep Academy-YWPA
• Orange Bowl “FUN DAY”
• Miami-Dade Public Schools – Students with Disabilities – “Special Olympics”
• Heme Aqui Program
• FSGA Rules Seminar
• WGC Cadillac Championship
• 2016 Erik Compton Golf Classic
• Tri-County Championship
• Sponsor Tournaments TFT Tournament Series
• HOPE Wounded Warriors
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf “Summer Golf Camp”
• Junior Team Championship
• South Florida PGA Junior Team
• Unified-Special Olympics
• Sandra DeLucca Developmental “Get Fit” Program
• FJGC – “Florida License Plate” Program
• Mentor / Mentee Program
• City of Miami Golf Classic
• Orange Bowl Presents Doral Publix Junior Golf Classic

Background

• 1980 – 1990:   Assistant Professional at Brookside Golf and Country Club in Pasadena, California
• 1987-Present: Continental Airlines.
• 1999-Present: International Links Miami @ Melreese Golf Club

Programs & Activities

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Joe Roach Minority Golf Foundation – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Miami – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Dade Amateur Golf Championship – Mia., FL {Starter/Rules}
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Optimist International Local Qualifier – Mia., FL {Starter/Rules}
• Summer Series Tournaments – Mia., FL {Instructor}
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf Camps – Mia., FL { Instructor}
• GMAC Championship – Mia., FL {Starter/Rules}
• Humana Day – Mia., FL {Starter/Rules}
• Nat Moore Foundation – Doral, Florida {Official}
• City of Miami Golf Classic Person’s With Disabilities-Mia., FL
• Doral/Publix Junior Golf Tournament– Doral, FL
• “Miccosukee” Nationwide Tour – Ford Championship

Background

• 2004-Present: President/Secretary – DeLucca Enterprises – Manager and Operator of International Links Miami Melreese Golf Course for the City of Miami.
• 1997-2004: Bunkers of Miami, a Florida Joint Venture – Managing Partner, oversees management, marketing and daily operations for International Links Miami Melreese Golf Course.
• 1995-1997: Bunkers of Miami, a Florida Joint Venture (renovate, manage and operate the Melreese Golf Course, project manager for the City of Miami during renovation of 18-Hole Championship Golf Course)
• 1995-Present: Bunkers Management Group, Inc. – President
• 2002 -Present: President, The Muirfield Group – Operates the Golf Club of Miami
• 1972-Present: Golf Director – Melreese Golf Course (lease and operate Pro Shop, Restaurant, Lounge and Driving Range)
• 1988-Present: Golf Course Consultant – Professional Course Management, Inc. (“PCM”) Bonaventure Resort & Country Club (36 holes), Presidential, Miami Shores Country Club, Grand Palms Hotel and Country Club.
• 1991-Present: Golf Tournament Management, Inc. – President. Organize and conduct golf tournaments and outings for corporations, charitable organizations and youth groups
• 1989-Present: Charles DeLucca School of Golf – Director. Develop curriculum for instruction of seniors, adults and juniors presented in hourly, daily and weekly sessions.
• 1969-1971: Director of Golf – Kings Bay Yacht & Country Club. Responsible for all golf operations, not limited to, Pro Shop operation, bag storage, starting times, club repair, Golf Associations, handicapping, tournaments, coordinating and preparation of golf course with course superintendents
• 1962-1969: Miami Lakes Inn and Country Club (Shula’s Golf Resort) – Head Golf Professional
• 1959-1962: United States Navy (Active Duty)
• 1962-1968: United States Navy Reserve

Achievements

• 1965-1966: Selected to play in Doral Open
• 1962: Youngest Head Golf Professional in the United States (21 years old)
• 1961: All Navy Golf Team
• 1961: Individual U.S. Navy Pacific Coast Golf Champion
• 1959-1961: EPDOPAC Navy Golf Team
• 1957: Florida State High School Golf Champions – Miami Edison High School

Community Service Activities

• 2002-Present: In 2002 Charlie conceived the idea for a Florida License Tag and worked timelessly to get it passed in the state legislature. As a result of his endeavors, the bill passed, and proceeds for the sale of this tag and now distributed to junior golf foundations throughout the state of Florida. The sale of this license plate is estimated to generate millions of dollars a year for junior golf statewide.
• 2002-Present: Advisory Board, Florida Sports Foundation
• 2002-Present: Florida Junior Golf Council
• 2003-2006: Miccosukee Nationwide Tour Championship & Golf Channel Committee Co-Chairman
• 2003-2006: Ford Championship at Doral PGA Tour, Shotlink Committee Co-Chairman. Responsible for providing over 700 Volunteers from Dade County High Schools to work these events
• 2003-2006: Doral Ford Championship – Coordinating First Tee Jr. Golf Clinic
• 2000-2004: Board of Directors, The Word of Life Community Development Corporation
• 2003: Board Member, South Florida Golf Foundation Responsible for the Ford Doral Open
• 1997-Present: Board of Directors, Dade County Foundation for Intercollegiate Sports
• 1996-Present: Director, Golf Association of Florida
• 1991-Present: Miami “MEGA-CITY” Special Olympics. Conducted golf clinics, instruction and preparation for inaugural golf skills competition for Special Olympics
• 1995-1998: Member of the Metropolitan Dade County Sports Facility Financing Authority
• 1991-1995: Member of the Metropolitan Dade County Sports Advisory Council
• 1993-1999: Advisory Board of Midnight Basketball League – Provides opportunity for Inter-City high school dropouts, juvenile delinquents and jobless by offering a viable alternative to the lures of illicitly street life at night
• 1993-1996: Board of Directors, Amputee Education Foundation – Provides sports related opportunities for the physically impaired
• 1991-1992: Member of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Trustee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Professional Activities

National

• 1989-Present:  Golf Digest Course Ranking Panel Committee – Determine best golf courses in the United States
• 1975-Present: Member United States Golf Association (USGA). Public Links Championship Committee – Conducts regional qualifying for men and women’s National Public Links Championship
• 1982-Present: Executive Director – Doral/Publix Jr. Golf Classic. Over 2.0 million tourism dollar impact to Miami

International

• 1995 -Present:  Board of Directors U.S. Cuban/American Golf Association – Direct annual 72-hole Latin American Team Championship
• 1987 – 1993:  Board of Directors Tournament of the Americas

State

• 1997 -Present:  Founder and Member of the Board of Directors Jr. Golf Association of Florida
• 1990 – 1992:  Sunshine State Games Golf Committee  Introducing golf to the Sunshine State Games (Florida Olympics – Statewide)

Local

• 2002 – Present: President and Executive Director – First Tee Miami
• 1968 – 2002: President and Executive Director – Dade Amateur Golf Association  Dedicated to the progress of amateur golf among Dade County residents to promote, educate and encourage the youth of our community to become knowledgeable of and proficient in the game of golf To stress to the youth the importance of scholastic achievement and obtaining an education To promote, encourage and foster good fellowship and friendly competition among the members To promote and encourage better understanding  among the members and the general public as to the proper use of golf facilities, both public and private To promote and encourage the pursuit of mental and physical well being of its members to promote, encourage and educate its members and the public in the principles of fair play and golfing etiquette To promote, encourage and conduct golf tournaments, local, state, national and international One of the nation’s best Junior Golf programs can be found in Miami, where the Dade (County) Amateur Golf Association (DAGA) conducts a year-round series of clinics, group and individual instruction and tournaments for all ages, culminating in the Doral/Publix Junior   Classic. The event annually attracts more than 500 junior golfers worldwide.
  Board Member – South Florida Golf Foundation (Ford Doral Open)
• 1994-Present: Tournament Director – City of Miami Golf Classic – Benefits Programs for   Persons with Disabilities – Raised over $200,000 for the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department – Sandra DeLucca Development Center
• 1972 – Present: Executive Board – Miami LeJeune Men’s Golf Association
• 1994: Contributing Editor –  South Florida Golf  Published by the Miami Herald Publishing Co.
• 1988 – 1991: Committee Member – Metro Zoo Classic
• 1991: Committee Member – Corporate Challenge Cup In conjunction with the PGA Tour, Golf Club of Miami
• 1987 – 1988: Advisory Board – Gus Machado Sr. Golf Classic
• 1967 – 1981: Founder of Skipper Chuck Golf Tournaments. Raised over $60,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Telethon – Jerry’s Kids
• 1972: Chairman of Y.M.C.A. Golf Committee and “Youth We Care About” Golf clinics for juniors of the Model/Inner City Program

Tournaments

National

• 1992 – Present: International Four Ball Championship
• 1991 – Present: Doral/Publix Jr. Classic
• 1987 – 1993: Tournament of the Americas
• 1990: Chippie Challenge Qualifying (qualifying for 5 boys and 5 girls to represent the United States in France)
• 1987 – 1990: Doral/Ryder Jr. Classic
• 1982 – 1987: Doral Jr. Classic

International

• 1975 – 2002: United States Golf Association (USGA) Public Link’s Championship Qualifying-Men
• 1975 – 1998: United States Golf Association (USGA) Public Link’s Championship Qualifying-Women
• 1992 – Present: United States Challenge Cup
• 1977 – 1996: Pat Bradley Ladies Inter-Collegiate Invitational
• 1980 – 1990: Florida International University Collegiate Sun & Fun Golf Tournament
  23rd Annual National Football League Super Bowl Classic Golf Tournament

State

• 1971 – Present: Tri-County Jr. Golf Championship
• 1994: Florida Cup Junior Golf Challenge (played in Tampa and Miami)
• 1992: Heather Farr Benefit Golf Tournament (LPGA Pro-Am Tournament)
• 1989 – 1991: Miami Golf Connection Golf Tournament
• 1988: Held Qualifying to send representatives from the United States to compete in England

Local

• 1995 – Present: City of Miami Golf Classic benefiting Programs for Persons with Disabilities
• 2001: Bruce Fleischer Classic benefiting Cystic Fibrosis
• 1990 – Present: Police Officer’s Assistance Trust Golf Tournament
• 1988 – Present: Corporate Cup Challenge
• 1987 – Present: Mayor’s Cup Challenge
• 1985 – Present: Urban League of Miami Golf Tournament
• 1985 – Present: Greater Miami Hotel & Motel Association Transplant Foundation Golf Tournament
• 1972 – Present: Assist American Cancer Society in organizing annual golf tournament
• 1968 – Present: Dade Amateur Golf Championship
• 1987 – 1999: American Cancer Society Donors Tournament
• 1982 – 1996: Pat Bradley Celebrity Pro Am
• 1994: City of Miami WTMI 7th Annual Golf Classic to benefit Programs for Persons with Disabilities
• 1990 – 1992: Tournament Coordinator – Hillary McCabe Golf Tournament
• 1991 – 1992: Hispanic Heritage Golf Tournament
• 1975 – 1992: Steve Clark Florida International University Links Club Tournament
• 1987 – 1991: Duffettes Golf Tournament to introduce golf to women
• 1991: Little Havana Kiwanis Club Charity Golf Tournament
• 1987 – 1990: American Heart Association “Heart to Heart” Tournament
• 1968 – 1990: Jimmy Burns Scholarship Golf Tournament For University of Miami Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
• 1980 – 1981: NFL Players Association March of Dimes Celebrity Classic
• 1966: Miami Dolphin Celebrity Golf Tournament
• 1965 – 1966: First Annual Hialeah/Topical/Gulfstream Golf Tournament
• Since 1963: Direct and organize golf clinics for City of Miami /Dade County Senior Citizens have organized and directed weekly/monthly junior golf classes and golf tournament for thousands of youths in our community.

Community Honors

Community Service Awards from the following:

• “City of Miami Programs for Persons with Disabilities”
• “Hialeah-Miami Springs Northwest Dade Area Chamber of Commerce”
• “The Mailman Center for Child Development”
• “Sunrise Community for the Retarded”
• “Police Officer Assistance Trust”
• “Longest Day of Golf”
• “March of Dimes”
• “American Heart Association”
• “South Florida Transplant Foundation”
• “Muscular Dystrophy Association”

Awards

• 2004: Community Commitment Award, Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.
• 2003: South Florida PGA Hall of Fame. Charlie was elected in 2003 to the South Florida P.G.A. Hall of Fame. This honor was awarded to Charlie by his peers for his outstanding contributions to golf and junior golf throughout his professional career. He joined Jack Nicholas, Julius Boros, Dr. Gary Wilson, Laurie Hammer, Rodger Kennedy and Johnny La Ponzina and many other notables, as a recipient of this prestigious award.
• 2003: Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Directors Community Leadership Award
• 2001 – 2002: Dade County Schools Sports Program for Students with Disabilities
• 2002: Legends Award – Teens on the Greens
• 1999: Humanitarian Award – “Mr. Golf” inspiring role model to Youth and the Special Olympics – The Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Community Council
• 1999: Individual Winner Award for Outstanding Junior Golf Programs from Golf Digest
• 1998: American Cancer Society Honoree of the Year
• 1997 – 1998: Marlin Grigsby Award – Special Olympics of Florida
• 1995: Inducted in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sports Hall of Champions
• 1985: Florida International University – The Link’s Club Sportsman of the Year
• 1977: Named Florida Golf Executive of the Year
• Award of Appreciation – Variety Children’s Hospital
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Cancer Society
• Certificate of Appreciation – Boys Club of Miami
• Certificate of Appreciation – WTVJ – Jerry Lewis Telethon
• Citation – Variety Children’s Hospital
• Certificate of Appreciation for Contribution and Support – The U.S. Maccabiah Committee
• Willing Hands and Giving Heart Award for Outstanding Coordination of the Theodore R. Gibson Ethnic Unity Golf Tournament – The Greater Miami Urban League
• Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication to Our City’s Youth (City of North Miami)
• Award of Appreciation – Jim Jensen & Av-Med in Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis
• Certificate of Appreciation – Miami Mega-City Special Olympics
• Elijah Walker Inner City Golf Academy – Service and Continued Support to Inner City Kids of Atlanta, Georgia (36 kids have received college golf scholarships and one Nike tour player)

Partnered with The First Tee Miami in 2003. I have helped develop and made available a teaching curriculum based on golf skills and life skills combined including our 9 Core Valves which are: Sportsmanship, Responsibility, Perseverance, Confidence, Judgment, Courtesy, Honesty, and Respect. As a PGA professional I have inspired PGA members and apprentices to promote the game of golf through community involvement in all types of junior golf programs.

Association Awards

Listed below are chapter or section awards and years received or other honors received as they relate to my role as a golf professional:

• Junior Golf Leader Southern Chapter
• Certificate of Appreciation – Special Olympics
• Certificate of Appreciation – GBSL Board of Directors
• Certificate of Appreciation – Doral Publix Junior Classic
• Certificate of Appreciation – Greater Miami Urban League
• Certificate of Appreciation – Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami
• Certificate of Appreciation – American Cancer Society
• PGA Junior Golf Leader – South Florida Section

Experience

Accomplishments and performance highlights throughout my career as a Golf Professional:

• PGA Classification A4
• Third generation of Golf Professionals.
• Entered golf industry in 1986 at Melreese Golf Course.
• Course Management: Have worked all aspects which includes, picking up the range, Finance Director, Budget manager, club repair and teaching instructor.
• `94 Resident manager of Golf Club of Miami, South Course, overseeing all aspects of operation, food/beverage, maintenance of 18 hole public facility and lighted range.
• Developed 200 member base in 16 months.
• Vice President of Dade Amateur Golf Association a successful – year round Youth Golf Program.
• `95 Partnered with Bunkers of Miami Management Group which completely renovated 18 hole facility and operates as International Links Miami.
• `97 Campaign for Tiger Woods to introduce golf to over 2,000 Inner-City  community youths and the grand opening at International Links Miami.
• PGA of America member since 1998.

Service to the South Florida PGA section:

• Participate in clinics, tournaments.
• Attendance in annual meetings and seminars.
• Developed curriculum and conducted: Southern Chapter Junior Clinic Series for 2006.

Leadership ability

• Vice President/Board of Director to the First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association.

Presently Active in the following Programs

As Vice President and Board of Director with the First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association, and reaching over 5,000 thousand youth annually both nationally and international throughout the year. The following is a list of programs I am involved with.

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association – Miami, FL
• Joe Roach Minority Golf Foundation – Miami, FL
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Miami – Miami, FL
• The First Tee Miami-Joe Roach Foundation – Miami, FL
• Dade Amateur Golf Championship – Miami, FL
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled – Miami, FL
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Miami, FL
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Miami, FL
• Optimist International Local Qualifier – Miami, FL
• Summer Series Tournaments – Miami, FL
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf Camps – Miami, FL
• GMAC Championship – Miami, FL
• Humana Day – Miami, FL
• Nat Moore Foundation – Doral, Florida
• City of Miami-Annual Golf Classic Person’s With Disabilities – Miami, FL
• Doral/Publix Junior Golf Tournament – Doral, Florida

Turned Professional

• 1991 – 1996: Employed at the Country Club of Miami.
• 1991: Become involved with Junior Golf  Programs.
• 1996-Present: Overseeing all golf tournaments and outings at International   Links Miami-Melreese Golf Course.
• 1994-Present: Instructor/Teaching Professional: Gives Private Lessons from the beginner to the advanced golfer.
• 2006: Golf Coach: Women’s Varsity Golf Coach at Gulliver H.S

Programs & Activities

• The First Tee Miami/Dade Amateur Golf Association – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Joe Roach Minority Golf Foundation – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Miami – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• The First Tee Miami-Joe Roach Foundation – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Dade Amateur Golf Championship – Miami, FL {Starter/Rules}
• Miami-Dade Schools Sports Program for Disabled – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Miami Mega-City Special Olympics – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Optimist International Local Qualifier – Miami, FL {Starter/Rules}
• Summer Series Tournaments – Miami, FL {Instructor}
• Charlie DeLucca School of Golf Camps – Miami, FL { Instructor}
• GMAC Championship – Miami, FL {Starter/Rules}
• Humana Day – Miami, FL {Starter/Rules}
• Nat Moore Foundation – Doral, FL {Official}
• City of Miami Golf Classic Person’s With Disabilities-Miami, FL{Organizer, Starter}
• Doral/Publix Junior Golf Tournament– Doral, FL {Computer Tech}