After a lengthy and exhaustive search that produced many terrific candidates, we have made a decision and have decided on hiring Brad Hicklin as our next PGA Golf Professional at Rosemont Country Club.

Many of you may already be familiar with Brad, as he has been the Assistant PGA Golf Professional at Portage Country Club under Master Golf Professional Rod Johnston for the past 11 years. Brad has been a PGA Class A Golf Professional for the last 6 years, and ultimately, it was his extreme dedication to the Membership and attention to detail that set him apart from his peers.

There are only roughly 200 Master Golf Professionals in the United States, and the fact Brad has been able to train and work under Mr. Johnston for the last 11 years, I can tell you, he is qualified in every area of the golf shop operations, and brings a wealth of knowledge on the teaching and club fitting arena as well.

Brad will be bringing with him experience in all facets of the Golf Shop operation, from managing a staff of 30 golf shop employees, coordination of tournament operations for over 27 club events including the 3 day member/guest invitational, coordination of a season long Junior Golf Program consisting of over 90 junior golfers of all ages, club fitting, teaching, and merchandising, amongst the other many day to day duties of the Golf Professional.

Brad is a graduate of Kent St. University, a member of the PGA of America, is married, and just recently became a proud father.

Brad’s official start date will be March 1st of 2012, although it is most  assured you will be seeing him popping in and out over the next several months. Also, we are planning a meet and greet sometime in the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for that.  Please give Brad a big warm welcome to the Rosemont Family when you see him, as we are very excited to have him join our team!