The Team

Bill graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing/professional golf, and has been a PGA professional since 1992. His work experience includes the Orlando World Center in Orlando, Florida, the Elcona Country Club in Elkhart, Indiana, The Club Course at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, and Grand Haven Golf Club, Grand Haven, Michigan.

He started at White Lake Golf Club in 1995, and is truly a member of the White Lake Golf Club family. He excels as a teacher of golf at all levels, as a tournament director, and he enjoys the challenges of running the day-to-day club house operation. He operates and owns the pro-shop at the club, and offers the latest in golf equipment, apparel, and everyday supplies.

Bill was born and raised in Holland, Michigan, where most of his family lives today. He moved to Whitehall with his wife Melissa, also from Holland, and their two daughters, Nikki and Brooke.

Blake graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business, PGA Golf Management, and has been a PGA Class A Member since 2020. Blake has more than ten years of experience across private, resort, and high-volume golf facilities. His work experience includes six years as an Assistant Professional at Spring Lake Country Club in Spring Lake, Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, The Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs, Ocean Creek Course at Fripp Island Resort, and Manistee National Golf & Resort in Manistee, Michigan.

He joined White Lake Golf Club in 2026, working alongside the current Head Golf Professional in preparation to assume full leadership of golf operations in 2027. He brings a comprehensive background in golf operations, tournament and league administration, instruction and player development, and retail management.

Blake was born and raised in Manistee, Michigan, and has deep roots in West Michigan. He now resides in the Twin Lake area with his wife Damara, originally from Montague, and their two young daughters.

Dylan graduated from Michigan State University in  2017 with a bachelors degree in crop and soil science with a specialization in turf grass management. He has been a Superintendent for the last 5 years at White Lake Golf Club. Prior experience includes Assistant Superintendent positions at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI and Lost Dunes Golf Club in Bridgeman, MI along with intern and crew positions at Cherry Hills Country Club in Englewood, CO and Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath, MI.

He is a Class A Superintendent member in the GCSAA and has garnered success in all facets of golf course management. From managing a crew and updating equipment to modernizing and implementing spray programs and course renovations, Dylan enjoys all the challenges that golf course maintenance has to offer.

Dylan was born in Muskegon, MI and grew up playing golf at White Lake Golf Club. His family has been part of the membership for several decades and he aims to carry on that legacy with his wife Morgan and son Thomas. 

Savannah has been with the club for 15 years. She works the desk, knows all the members by name, and greets them all with a smile. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 2009 where she enjoyed playing on the girl’s golf team (she currently has a nine handicap at WLGC), and was on the basketball team.

She graduated from Muskegon Community College with an Associates Degree in Science and Arts in 2012, and also from Grand Valley State University with a BS in Allied Health Sciences and a Minor in Biology in 2014. She works part-time now at WLGC, so you’ll still see her on weekends, running Men’s League, and on tournament days! Savannah now works full-time as an Optician for Lakeshore Professional Eyecare.