of Fame in 2005. He was named the New
England PGA Professional of the Year in
2003. “Coral Creek Club and the golf world
have been enriched by the many years of
service of Ken Raynor,” commented Tom
Noyes. “He is a consummate professional
who loves and lives the game of golf and its
great history. Ken is a friend to everyone he
has ever worked with and we are all better
for the experience.”
Jim Lohbauer was appointed to succeed
Raynor as Coral Creek Club’s new Head
Golf Professional. He is part of an elite class
of only 378 Master PGA Professionals in
the country. Lohbauer served as the North
Florida PGA Northern Chapter President
(2016-2017). Before coming to Coral Creek,
he was one of the lead professionals on the
staff at North Carolina’s Charlotte Country
Club. He also was the Greater Charlotte
Area PGA Director. Lohbauer’s wealth of
experience will prove to be a valuable asset
for the club’s members.
“We are very excited to have Jim join
our team at Coral Creek Club,” stated Tom
Noyes.
“For the past 20 years, Jim has worked
at some top clubs in Florida and North
Carolina and demonstrated his skills in
golf operations, member instructional
programs and junior golf initiatives, as well
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as managing high profi le professional and
amateur events such as the LPGA Symetra
Tour, a U.S. Open and Mid-Am Qualifi er,
Carolinas PGA Open, North Carolina
Amateur and others. Jim is a great addition
to our staff.”
Rounding out new key staff hires was the
selection of Abby Parsons as Assistant Golf
Professional. She joined the team in October
from her position at Whistling Straits in
Kohler, Wisconsin, where she was one of
the instructors in the Kohler Golf Academy.
In an effort to expand programs and other
offerings for its women members, Coral
Creek sees Parsons as an important addition
to the golf staff. Her prior experience
includes an assignment at the Golf Channel
where she served on the production team for
the School of Golf, Golf Channel Academy
and Champions Tour Learning Center.
Coral Creek is now experiencing dynamic
membership growth as a result of the
signifi cant investments in course upgrades,
the golf staff and a relentless commitment
to excellence and friendly service. “We’ve
upped our game,” said Tom Noyes,“ and
the word is out especially in the New York,
Boston, Chicago markets that Coral Creek
is gaining a national reputation as one of
Florida’s great clubs to join.”
James Lohbauer
Head Golf Professional
Jason Dinius
Asst. Golf Professional
Abby Parsons
Asst. Golf Professional
Brandon Whitley
Asst. Superintendent
CORAL C R E E K STAFF