GOLF STAFF
MICHAEL SHANK, PGA
Director of Golf
Originally from the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Michael graduated from the Penn State Professional Golf Management program in 2000. Following school, he spent three seasons at Chevy Chase Club in Maryland and Jupiter Hills Club in Florida, before working five years at Ardsley Country Club in Westchester County, New York. Michael was the Head Golf Professional at North Shore Country Club on Long Island for 10 seasons previous to starting at Wilmington in 2018. He resides in nearby Pennsylvania his wife Heather and son Lucas.
ERIC WILLIAMS, PGA
BOB LENNON, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Director of Instruction
Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Eric began his career as a golf professional at Ocean City Golf Club. In 2012, he moved to Wilmington Country Club and progressed to First Assistant Golf Professional. In 2019, he became Director of Golf and General Manager at Hartefeld National Golf Club in Avondale, PA. Eric returned to Wilmington Country Club in July 2023 to serve as Head Golf Professional. His passions are in coaching and development of the membership through individual and group activity. He resides in New London, Pennsylvania with his wife Danielle, son Gavin and daughter Paisley.
Bob attended Florida Southern College where he played on their National Championship golf team, turning professional in 1984. Bob was the founder and President of the South Jersey Junior Golf Foundation, a foundation that helped over 1200 children per year. He also owned the Bob Lennon Golf Learning Center at Blue Heron Pines and was the lead instructor for the Golf Digest Schools at Blue Heron Pines for 15 years. Bob has been the Director of Instruction at Wilmington Country Club since 2007. His playing highlights include participation in the Greater Hartford Open and the U.S. Senior Open.
JENNA SORANNO, PGA
RYAN RUCINSKI Assistant Golf Professional
Director of Player Development
Jenna is a PGA and LPGA Specialized Professional in Teaching and Coaching. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Professional Golf Management and Legal Studies. Previously, Jenna was a Territory Manager for Dunlop Sports Americas and the Director of Player Development at Gulph Mills Golf Club. She is very active in the Philadelphia PGA Section where she sits on the Foundation Committee and the Women’s Committee. She is also a board member and Tournament Chair for Women Golfers Give Back. In her spare time, she is the Director of Golf and Head Coach at the Episcopal Academy and loves to spend time riding horses and with her husband Tim and Dogs, Aspen and Koda.
Originally from Wilmington, Delaware and a Salesianum High School Alumni, Ryan joined the Professional Staff at Wilmington in 2022. Ryan played Collegiate Golf at Wilmington University, where he competed in three National Championships. While playing Collegiate Golf, Ryan worked part time for four years as a club fitter, helping players find the right equipment for their golf game. Upon Graduating, he turned professional in hopes of playing on the PGA tour. He is currently working towards PGA membership, with aspirations to continue competing in the game of golf. Some of his playing highlights include winning the 2018 GAP Silver Cross, and 2023 Philadelphia PGA Section Match Play Championship Runner-Up.
JACOB CHAMBERS, PGA
NATE FARNSWORTH Ssasonal Assistant Golf Professional
Assistant Golf Professional
Jacob attended Campbell University, where he graduated with a dual degree in Professional Golf Management and Marketing. During his time at Campbell, Jacob spent two 6-month internships at Wilmington Country Club in 2021 and 2022, as well as internships at the Country Club of Virginia and Garden City Golf Club in New York. He returns to Wilmington where he will be leading our Junior Golf program this season.
Nate is a PGA Associate beginning his first season at Wilmington Country Club. He was born and raised in Auburn, Maine, and is a graduate of Bryant University in Rhode Island. Nate is joining Wilmington from Jupiter Hills Club in Tequesta, Florida. He previously worked at Boothbay Harbor Country Club in Boothbay, Maine. Outside of work Nate enjoys spending time outdoors doing activities such as hiking, fishing, and coaching youth baseball.
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