Meet the Staff

For the last 18 years, Scott has served as the Director of Golf at the New Course at Broken Sound. Broken Sound is a 5-star Platinum Club of America and a Distinguished Emerald Club. Scott was awarded the “Distinguished Achievement in Exceptional Contribution in Leadership to the Member Experience” Boardroom Magazine, 2013 and 2020. Throughout his tenure, he demonstrated visionary long and short-range strategic planning for the entire club operation as highlighted by the following:

● Created and implemented membership attraction and retention programs resulting in over 40 membership sales and more than $700,000 in revenue.
●Was directly responsible for sourcing, bids, and procurement during several large capital purchases.
● Significantly increased food and beverage sales through trendsetting programming while maintaining responsible food costs through menu selection, pricing, and member value.
● Co-managed a $3 million golf course redesign and renovation collaborating on budget, design, and oversight.
● Proposed, oversaw, and developed the plan for a $300,000 stand-alone teaching and technology studio working with contractors, IT specialists, and vendors.
● Worked closely with architects, contractors, vendors, and specialists to propose, develop and design a lifestyle and virtual store during a multi-million dollar clubhouse renovation.
● Greatly enhanced the member experience through design, implementation, and oversight of staff training, club communications, and social media usage.

During his career at one of the largest and finest private clubs in the United States, Scott’s role has consistently expanded and evolved. He has demonstrated highly successful leadership and management in construction, food and beverage, budgeting and accounting, membership, golf, fitness, and forward-looking strategic planning. Prior to Broken Sound, Scott served as the Head Professional for seven years at the Standard Country Club, an upscale private club in Louisville, Kentucky. While living in Louisville, Scott met his wife, Holli. Scott and Holli have two boys, Sawyer and Sutton. Scott is always looking for innovative ways to elevate the member experience at The Royal Fox and The Grove and strives to make them among the finest in the country. Feel free to connect with him at any time.

The Chef

Executive Chef Collin Bender brings nearly 20 years of storied hospitality and culinary experience to our team. As a young, established chef, his passion, drive, and experience plays a significant role in our ability to create relevant new food, menu innovations and then operationalize them successfully. With Collin’s appointment we’re making another senior-level investment aimed at helping meet our member's needs. He brings deep background and knowledge in virtually every facet of the food service industry. Collin began his career at a young age and advanced his passion and love of food, working his way through the restaurant industry ranks where he eventually turned to fine tuning his skills at Johnson & Wales University. After years of honing his skills in the restaurant industry, he eventually joined the Club industry where he has spent the past eight years at an Executive level with South Florida Country Clubs such as Wycliffe Country Club and Eastpointe Country Club. Most importantly he is a passionate Culinarian, with a love for the purity of good food, an excellent chef, and a guide and team leader in the Country Club industry. We are delighted he has joined the team!

Director of Food & Beverage

For the last seventeen years, I served as the Food and Beverage Director the Broken Sound in Boca Raton Florida, a five-star private distinguished club of America. I will oversee all aspects of Food & Beverage operations and focus on elevating hospitality, training, events, and the entire member experience. I will be your point of contact for all dining and event reservations. Please contact me at 561-400-2813 for anything you need.

Event Coordinator

Kelsey brings over 10 years of hospitality experience including her recent management duties at the Pinecrest Golf Club in Huntley, IL. Although she was only brought on a short time ago, she has already begun settling in at the club and we are excited for everyone to meet and get to know her. Feel free to reach out to her at Kelsey@royalfoxcc.com for all your special occasions.