Chris Crenshaw, Certified PGA
Head Golf Professional
Chris grew up in a golfing family where a passion for the game was instilled early on. When it was time to decide what career path to pursue, he couldn’t imagine life without being around the game he loved. For the last sixteen years, Chris made it his goal to learn as much about golf business as he could. One of his biggest passions is teaching the game. He had the opportunity to learn from great teachers like Chuck Cook and seeing him first hand understood what it takes to play golf at the highest level. Chris is a big believer that not everyone thinks and communicates the same way and it is important to adapt to a student’s learning style and physical capabilities. He uses a variety of methods from video analysis, launch monitors, teaching aids, and drills to help a student improve. Chris loves helping people improve and enjoy the game more. Chris previously worked at Seawane Country Club in New York and Barton Creek Country Club in Austin, TX and is a University of Texas Alum. Chris is currently a Taylor Made staff member. While not at the club, Chris loves to fly fish, smoking a good brisket and spending time with his wife, Karen, and his two young girls, Grace and Emelyn.
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Ryan Zachry, PGA
First Assistant Golf Professional
Ryan was born and raised on the south shore of Long Island. The son of a golfer, his earliest memories are learning from his dad and watching the great players of the '90’s every Sunday afternoon. Dating back to 2005, Ryan has spent most of his golf career here on Long Island. Ryan believes that the teacher should adapt to the student to get the most out of their instruction. In addition to being a certified club fitter, he is experienced with various launch monitors, teaching aids and video analysis in order to help each individual student. While experienced in all phases of the game, Ryan particularly enjoys teaching the finer aspects of short game and putting. Ryan is always looking to add to his skillset in hopes of becoming a Head Golf Professional. He is currently a TaylorMade staff member. While at home, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole and two daughters Savannah and Charlotte.
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Brendan Cain
Second Assistant Golf Professional
Brendan Cain grew up in Sound Beach as the youngest of four children and graduated from Rocky Point High School. He developed a love for golf in high school, which led him to pursue a career in the golf industry. Currently enrolled in the PGA PGM program, Brendan is working towards his Class A membership with the PGA. He enjoys helping others improve their golf game while sharing his passion for the sport.
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Faith Silverman
Golf Shop Merchandiser
Faith was born in Flushing, Queens and moved to Long Island at the age of three. Retail and fashion has always a big part of her life. She was introduced to retail at a young age by her father who owned a pharmacy. She has fond memories of going to work with him. He taught her all aspects of running a business from learning how to clean and stock the shelves, interacting with customers and managing staff. All with a smile on your face!
Faith graduated from a joint program between SUNY Oneonta and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Fashion Merchandising, Buying and Design. After college she worked in retail, product development, licensing, marketing and owned her own business.
Faith enjoys decorating, gardening, traveling and of course SHOPPING! She enjoys time at home with her husband Seth, son Josh and her two dogs Waffles and Rocky.
Faith is excited to be joining the team at St. George’s. She is looking forward to using all of her knowledge to help make shopping at the pro shop an enjoyable experience.F