Trevor Dudar
Originally from Stillwater, MN, Trevor has lived in the local area since 2025. He started playing golf when he was a child but got heavily involved with the golf industry in 2020. He attended Northwest Missouri State University and has degrees in both Business Management and Marketing. He has been a PGA member since 2025 and has been with The Villages since 2025. Trevor says the best part of his job is talking with our residents and making sure everyone feels welcomed. His tip for playing Evans Prairie like a pro is pick the tee box that best suits your game and take committed shots.
Brady Godfrey
Originally from Preston, Idaho Brady Godfrey had lived in Lake County Florida since 1996. He started playing golf at the age of 12 on a nine-hole course in the pasture lands of southern Idaho and grew to love the game. He attended Utah State University, where he was an active participant on the golf team as well as student politics, majoring in political science. He has been a PGA member since 1995 and has been with the Villages since 2011. Brady says the best part of his job is assisting others in their pursuit to embracing and enjoying the game of golf in a community that provides so many opportunities and is unlike any other when it comes to the great game of golf. His tip for playing Mallory Hill like a pro is to play the tees that will afford the golfer an opportunity to reach most greens in regulation so birdies and pars may be more readily made. Golf is a great challenge and there is no need to make it even more challenging by playing a course that is too long for one’s playing ability. Always play with an attitude of gratitude and enjoyment, and your game will improve.
Tony Miller
Originally from Leesburg Florida, Tony has lived in the local area since 1975. He started playing golf in 1995 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. He has been with The Villages since 2022. Tony says the best part of his job is having a great work environment and talking with the residents. His tip for playing Orange Blossom Hills like a pro is course management and a strong short game.
Bradley Andrews
Originally from Summerfield, Florida, Bradley has lived in the Tri-County area his whole life. He started playing golf when he was 14 years old, learning the game from his grandfather David Schaefer, at Orange Blossom Hills CC. He attended The University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky, earning a degree in Business Administration. He has been a PGA member since 2024 and has been with The Villages since 2014.
Bradley says the best part of his job is helping residents and guests of The Villages live out their dreams in the best retirement community in the world. All while getting to hear their stories on where they come from, and how they arrived here. Having grown up with the community and being an alumni of The Villages Charter School system, he takes pride in helping people who are new or unfamiliar with the area and getting them acclimated with all there is to offer in and around The Villages.
His tip for playing Evans Prairie like a pro is, keep the ball out of the bunkers and native areas!
Prince Winbush
Originally from Schaumburg Illinois, Prince Winbush has lived in The Villages since 2021. He started playing golf in 1979 in Ann Arbor MI. He attended St. Joseph’s College.
Prince says the best part of his job is sharing life experiences with residents, guests and fellow DreamMakers. His tip for playing any of the executive courses is always take one more club to easily cover the distance and swing easy.
Tony Wilson
Originally from Homestead, Florida, Tony Wilson has lived in Orlando, Florida since 1990. He started playing golf at age seven, when his USAF fighter pilot father was stationed in Hawaii. He attended The University of Florida and earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He has been a PGA member since 1993 and has been with The Villages since 2018. Tony says the best part of his job is leading the Southern Oaks team and interacting with Villagers. His tip for playing Southern Oaks Championship like a pro is to drive your ball in the fairway and become a short game wizard.
Mark Verkey
Originally from Newark, New York, Mark Verkey has lived in Oxford, Florida since March of 2008. He started playing golf his freshman year of high school with his grandfather. He attended the University of Central Florida. He has been a PGA member since 1998 and has been with The Villages since September of 2003. Mark says the best part of his job is being a part of the team that provides a golf experience no one else in the world offers our residents. His tip for playing Palmer Legends Country Club like a pro is to choose the most appropriate tee for your game. We all love the challenged of the game, however we all like to have at least a few holes during our round that we can hit a short iron into the green and make a birdie.
Brett Sherman
Originally from Bushnell, Florida, Brett Sherman has lived in the area since age one. He started playing golf at age eight. He attended Florida State University and has a degree in business administration and hospitality. He has been a PGA member since 2005 and has been with The Villages since 2005. Brett says the best part of his job is the ever-changing environment. His tip for playing Belle Glade and Bonifay like a pro is to always be positive, take a breath and enjoy your round.
Chase Senn
Originally from Leesburg, Florida, Chase Senn has lived in the Lake and Sumter County area for the majority of his life. He started playing golf at the age of 12 and fell in love with the game. He attended The University of Florida and graduated with a bachelor of science in business administration and marketing in 2010. He has been a PGA Member since 2019 and has been with The Villages since 2020. Chase says the best part of his job is interacting with the team members and residents. There are so many wonderful people in this community!
Brian Linton
Originally from Bay Head, New Jersey, Brian Linton has lived in Lady Lake since 2011. He started playing golf in college after he was no longer able to play soccer due to three knee surgeries. He attended Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He has been a PGA member since 2001 and has been with The Villages since 2010. Brian says the best part of his job is the daily interaction with the residents and their guests as they come out to enjoy the course. Brian’s tip is “Golf is meant to be fun so make sure you are playing the correct set of tees to maximize your enjoyment on the golf course.”
