Golf Professional Staff
 
 
Ryan J. Eckroat, PGA
General Manager
 
Since joining Troon Golf in 2001, Ryan has worked at properties in both Arizona and Colorado.  Ryan began his career with Troon Golf at Legend Trail Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ.  He then moved to Colorado to open Vista Ridge Golf Club just north of Denver, which is a master-planned community very similar to our own Merrill Ranch community.  Ryan then returned to Scottsdale after being named the Head Golf Professional at The Westin Kierland Resort, Spa & Villas where he served for 3 and a half years before joining our team at Poston Butte Golf Club in 2008.
 
Glenn Stevenson, PGA
Head Golf Professional
 
Glenn began his golf career in 1995 at Marriott's Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ.  His tenure with Troon Golf began in 1999 at Troon North Golf Club, where he served as the facility's Tournament Coordinator.  Glenn moved on to The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in April of 2002 serving as the club's 1st Assistant for over 6 years.  Most recently, Glenn was an Assistant Golf Professional at Sun City Festival's Copper Canyon Golf Club in Buckeye, AZ.

Chad Wiebelhaus
1st Assistant Golf Professional
cwiebelhaus@troongolf.com
 
Chad is new to the Troon family having joined the Poston Butte team in October 2009.  While new to Poston Butte, Chad brings more than 15 years of experience in the golf industry having worked with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts and several local golf courses in the Phoenix Valley.  After 5 years of service in the US Air Force, Chad earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Arizona State Univeristy and is currently working towards becoming a Class A Member of the Professional Golfer's Association of America.  Most recently, Chad was the Head Golf Professional at Las Colinas Golf Club in Queen Creek, AZ.
 
Jerry Bellew
Assistant Golf Professional
 
Prior to arriving at Poston Butte and joining Troon Golf, Jerry served as an Assistant Professional at JW Marriott's Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ.  While at Camelback, Jerry was a certified club fitter and instructor with John Jacobs Golf School.  Jerry began his golf career in 1993 and worked at multiple courses in the Grand Junction and Denver area.  In 2004, Jerry moved to Arizona to attend the San Diego Golf Academy while also working at Van's Golf Shops as a certified club fitter.  In 2005, Jerry graduated from the SDGA with an Associate's Degree in Business Management and is currently working towards becoming a Class A Member of the Professional Golfer's Association of America.