THE GOLF TEAM


Name

D.J. Ransom

Title

Head Golf Professional

“With proper fundamentals and practice routines students can improve and enjoy this great game.” DJ was an Assistant Professional at Pinnacle Country Club for 8 years before taking the Head Golf Professional position in 2011. DJ has been teaching since 2002 and is Class A PGA Professional.

Name

Kristen Palmer

Title

Assistant Golf Professional

“Basic fundamentals are the foundation for a successful and repetitive swing” Kristen has been at Pinnacle Country Club since 2013. She played golf at Western Illinois University. She is a Class A PGA Professional.

Name

Cody Kelley

Title

Assistant Golf Professional

“Everyone has their own, unique, golf swing; I’m here to help you understand yours.” Cody is a level 2 PGA Associate. He is from Fort Worth, Texas and moved to Rogers in 2022 to join the team at Pinnacle Country Club. Cody will be overseeing Junior Golf & the PGA Junior League Program.

Name

Chase Turpin

Title

Director of Agronomy

Chase Turpin joined the Pinnacle Team in 2006 and was promoted to Golf Course and Grounds Superintendent in 2013 after serving as the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for seven years. Chase assumed the role of Director of Agronomy in August of 2021. He earned his Turf and Landscape Horticulture Degree from the University of Arkansas. Chase has had an interest in the game of golf since an early age and has been working in the golf course maintenance industry since 2001. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the GCSA of Arkansas in 2012 and 2013. One of Chase’s most memorable experiences was working overseas at The Old Course at St. Andrews where he aided in hosting the 2004 British Amateur Championship.