Scottsdale Tournaments & Outings

About Randy

Randy comes from a long line of “Arizonans." As a 5th generation Arizona native, he completed his high school education at Shadow Mountain High School, attended Phoenix College on a two-year golf scholarship, and then attended Arizona State University. Randy began his golf career in outside service and then as an assistant professional at the former Scottsdale Country Club, followed by an assistant professional position at Acacia Country Club in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Upon returning from Ohio, Randy accepted a position at The Orange Tree Golf Resort, where he spent 27+ years working as an assistant professional, then Head Golf Professional, and finally Director of Golf Operations. Randy has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America - Southwest Section since 1990. He joined Gainey Ranch Golf Club as PGA Director of Player Development in the fall of 2012 and has been an instrumental part of the team ever since. Besides his many work accomplishments, Randy has had an extensive and successful playing career within the PGA Southwest Section with numerous individual, professional team, and pro-am victories in both junior, and now senior tournaments . As a senior player in the Southwest Section PGA, he earned Player of the Year honors in 2017 and again in 2019. Randy's wife, Jeanne, is a longtime flight attendant with Delta Airlines, and they share a daughter Taylor.

About Ryan

Originally from Southern California, Ryan moved to Arizona to attend the W.P Carey Business School at Arizona State University, after playing two seasons for the Men’s Golf Team at Palomar College in North San Diego County. In addition to the business school, he joined the PGA Professional Golf Management program, a member of the final graduating class of PGA professionals from the university. His PGA internships were completed at Ancala Country Club, Torreon Golf Club, Whisper Rock Country Club and Mesa Country Club, resulting in his election to PGA membership in 2014. Since being elected to PGA membership, he was recruited as a member of the opening team for the redesign & rebirth of the iconic Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona as their Head Golf Professional in 2016. Following the pandemic, he joined Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona as their Assistant General Manager, then ultimately leading him to Gainey Ranch Golf Club in 2022. His wife, Kat, and he love the active Arizona lifestyle, exploring the state with their two dogs. They also love camping, traveling, trying new restaurants, attending concerts and spending time with friends. He looks forward to opportunities to share more with each of you and hopes to see you on the course soon!

About Dean

Dean joined Gainey Ranch Golf Club as Head Golf Professional in April of 2024. Dean attended Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and studied Business Management with a specialization in Golf Management. He did multiple golf internships in college, including 2 internships at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. After earning his Class A PGA membership in 2020, he moved to Arizona and worked at Desert Mountain Golf Club and TPC Scottsdale as their Lead Assistant Golf Professional. His favorite golf memory was passing the Playing Ability Test (PAT) in high school on the number with his dad as his caddie

About Jeremy

Jeremy has been a part of the Gainey Ranch Golf Club team since 2013, when he began as an Outside Service Attendant. In 2021, he started the PGA program and became an Assistant Golf Professional and was responsible for running the WGA, Niners, and Couples Leagues. Currently, he is the First Assistant Golf Professional and is Level 2 PGA Apprentice. He is originally from Racine, Wisconsin and attended University of Wisconsin – Whitewater to study Education and play basketball. As an avid lover of hiking and the outdoors, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona but kept true to his roots and continues to cheer on the Green Bay Packers with his dog, Lambeau.