Meet The Staff
Greg Rubino
:: General Manager
General Manager Greg started with the Classic Club prior to the opening in January 2006. Before the Classic Club, Greg worked at various facilities in various capacities throughout the world with Troon Golf. He most recently was the Director of Golf at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson. Greg also worked with Troon Golf in the Fiji Islands at Denarau Golf & Racquet Club; London,England at The Grove (Host Site of 2006 American Express World Championships); San Antonio, TX at La Cantera (Host Site of PGA TOUR's Texas Open); Sarasota, FL at Legacy Golf Club and Galena,IL at Eagle Ridge Resort & Inn. Prior to joining Troon Golf; Greg worked in Detroit,MI for the City of Southfield and outside Pittsburgh, PA at Nemacolin Woodlands (Host Site of PGA TOUR's 84 Lumber Classic).

A couple of Personal Notes: Greg has been a PGA member since 2001, has multiple degrees from Penn State University (Recreational & Parks Management with an emphasis in Professional Golf Management and Marketing), was born and raised in Erie, PA where his family still resides and has a pet named Porsche.
Geoff Sanders
:: Director of Agronomy
Director of Agronomy Geoff joined the Classic Club team in August 2006. He has worked for Troon Golf as the Superintendent at Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs, and the Palmer Course at La Cantera in San Antonio, TX. Before joining Troon Golf in Fort Worth, TX in May of 2000, Geoff served in the U.S. Army for 5 years. He claims Pensacola, FL as his home. Geoff is married to his wife Libby and together they have two sons, Gehrig and Gabriel. Geoff enjoys all sports, cheering for the Florida Gators and spending time with family and friends.
Brady Wilson
:: PGA Director of Golf
PGA Director of Golf Brady joined Classic Club in the fall of 2007. Previously he worked for Troon Golf as the Head Golf Professional at Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs. Prior to joining Troon Golf, Brady was the Head Golf Professional at The Moors Golf Club in Portage, MI (Host of the 2008 Michigan Amateur) and at The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN (Host of the 2005 NCAA Central Regional). Brady graduated from Fort Lewis College with a Bachelors degree in English Communications and also played one year on the Skyhawk Golf Team. Brady is married to his wife Christy and together they have two children, Brooke and Robert. Brady is originally from Durango, CO and enjoys following his favorite Colorado sports teams in his free time.
Dawson Hess
:: PGA Head Golf Professional
PGA Head Golf Professional Dawson joined Classic Club in February of 2007. He is originally from Connecticut and moved out to the desert from North Carolina where he played competitively and also worked as a golf professional after graduating from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Dawson became a PGA Class "A" Member in October of 2009. Dawson served as an Assistant Golf Professional, Guest Service Manager and as the Tournament Coordinator at Classic Club, prior to accepting the Head Golf Professional position. Dawson and his wife Karen, were married the fall of 2008.
Diane Plichta
:: Charitable Sales and Marketing Manager
Charitable Sales and Marketing Manager Diane joined Classic Club in the fall of 2009. Diane previsously worked for Troon Golf as the Membership Director at Crosby Club in Rancho Santa Fe, as the Director of Sales at the Ridge at Castle Pines in Castle Rock, CO and the Group Sales Manager at Monarch Beach in Dana Point. Diane graduated from Colorado State with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Sports Science and Wellness. Diane is originally from Littleton, CO and enjoys spending time with her dogs, working out and traveling in her spare time.
Davey Snyder
:: PGA Associate Golf Professional
Davey joined Classic Club, prior to the grand opening, as an Associate Golf Professional in November 2005. Davey has been a Class A PGA member for 30 years. Davey is the Past President of Northern Ohio PGA and has worked at several high end private facilities including Las Campanas in Sante Fe, NM. Davey has extensive knowledge in all facets of of the golf industry and in addition to being an excellent player and instructor, he serves as the supervisor of the Classic Club Guest Service team. Davey has a home both in Ohio and in the desert and is married to his wife Liz. In his spare time, Davey enjoys playing golf, fitness, traveling, and hiking.
Susan Hoyle
:: Merchandise Manager
Merchandise Manager Susan joined Classic Club in March 2009. Prior to working at Classic Club, she was the First Assistant Golf Professional at the Country Club of Vermont, in Waterbury VT. Susan also spent four seasons working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Desert Willow Golf Resort, in Palm Desert. Although she was originally born in New York, Susan was raised in Palm Springs and has a vast knowledge of the Desert community. Susan has a strong background in the Fine Arts and brings a creative flare to her position as Merchandise Manager. Susan enjoys life with her partner Linda and in her free time she paints, sculpts, and is a self-described “Movie Nut.”
Dan Kempken
:: Assistant Golf Professional
Assistant Golf Professional Dan joined Classic Club in the summer of 2006. Prior to working at Classic Club, Dan was at Bighorn and PGA West. Originally from Everett, WA, Dan moved to the desert after graduating from Portland State University in 1997. Dan is an Assistant Golf Professionals and head of the caddie program as well as the Membership Coordinator at Classic Club. Dan played professionally on the Golden State Tour in 2008, played as a professional for the Saturday of 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and assists in organizing golf instruction at Classic Club. Dan and his wife Angi have a daughter named Keira. In his spare time, Dan enjoys fishing and playing golf.
Virginia Broderick
:: Property Accountant
Property Accountant Virginia joined Classic Club in July 2006. Before joining Troon Golf "Ginny" worked as a staff accountant for a local CPA firm in the desert. Ginny has lived in the desert for the past eleven years and has a Bachelor of Science from California State University San Bernardino in Accounting. She is married to her husband, Dave and together they have one child, Collin. In her free time, Ginny enjoys playing softball.
Amanda Rose
:: Assistant Merchandiser
Assistant Merchandiser Amanda joined Classic Club in the fall of 2006. Amanda previously served as a Merchandise Clerk at Classic Club before accepting the Assistant Merchandiser position. Amanda is currently a student at the Univeristy of Redlands and is majoring in Business Management. Amanda is orginally from San Jose and enjoys pilates and spending time with kids when she is not working or in class.


Phone:

760.601.3601

Address:

75200 Classic Club Blvd
Palm Desert, California 92211