Classic Club - Meet the Staff

Greg Rubino :: 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.


Brady Wilson :: 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
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 in the fall of 2008 and welcomed their first child Grace Anne in June of 2010.


Diane Plichta :: 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.


Drury Blair III :: Merchandise Manager
Coming soon


Virginia Broderick :: 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, Colin. In her free time, Ginny enjoys playing softball.