Our Golf Professionals

Chris Cauthen

PGA Head Golf Professional 

Chris has received recognition and multiple awards from the Middle Tennessee Chapter and TN Section PGA! Most recently, Chris was recognized as the 2020 Tennessee Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year. As Head Golf Professional for Westhaven Golf Club, Chris brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm toward promoting the game of golf to the entire family. From the development of a complete junior golf program to clinics for men and women, Chris enjoys teaching the game to all ages and skill levels. 

Ben Pellicani

PGA Teaching Professional

Ben is the only teacher in the state of Tennessee listed as the “Best Young Teachers in America” and recently voted third on the “Best in State” list for all instructors in Tennessee! Ben believes that everyone can enjoy the game of golf through solid fundamentals and good practice habits. To learn more about Ben’s teaching philosophy and student accomplishments visit www.pelligolf.com.

Stephen Mead

Assistant Golf Professional 

Stephen attended the University of North Dakota, studying managerial finance and accounting. He started playing golf at a young age with his brother and father in Stafford, NY. Currently, Stephen is working toward his PGA status through the apprenticeship program as he works at Westhaven Golf Club.

Kim Williams 

LPGA Golf Instructor

Kim Williams is an LPGA professional with over 20 years on tour. She competed as a full-time professional LPGA tour player from 1987 to 2012. Kim has taught at the GolfDC Academy, (Washington, D.C.) and GOLFTEC (Brentwood, TN). As an LPGA Teaching Professional and LPGA player, Kim passes along her knowledge and skill to clients of all ages including men, women and children. Learn more about Kim’s professional golf career here!

Chuck Hammett

Professional Instructor

Chuck discovered his love for golf while growing up in Venice, Florida – tutored by PGA professional Jim Duval. He eventually earned a golf scholarship to Stetson University and turned professional after graduating. Chuck has instructed golf at the Bill Skelley School of Golf in Destin and partnered with PGA Tour member Kenny Knox to start a golf academy in Tallahassee. He has authored a golf instructional book and has an extensive background in lecturing and public speaking.

Tim Sygerych

Master Clubfitter

Tim began his career at Golfsmith, which led him to joining the prestigious Faldo Golf Institute where he performed clubfitting and repair services for top touring professionals. His clients include PGA Tour players Nick Faldo, Brian Gay, Frank Nobilo, Ty Tryon and Jay Williamson. His LPGA clients include Karen Stupples and Se Ri-Pak. He has also fitted clubs for celebrities such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Justin Timberlake!