About Nic

Nic began his career at The National Golf Club as Head Golf Professional (2013–2015), then advanced to Director of Golf (2016–2023) and Club Manager (2023–2025). He now serves as General Manager. A northern Michigan native, Nic graduated from Ferris State University’s Professional Golf Management Program and has been a Class A PGA Professional since 2008. His experience includes roles at Hamilton Farm Golf Club (NJ), Naples Grande Golf Club (FL), and The Club at Mediterra (FL). A proud Midwest Section PGA member, he serves on its Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and has earned multiple honors, including Golf Professional of the Year (2023), the Patriot Award (2021), and Private Merchandiser of the Year (2017). He lives in Riverside, Missouri, with his wife, LaNette, and their three sons: Anderson, Cohen, and Morgan.

About Chris

Chris was born and raised in a small town called Shotts 30 minutes south of St Andrews in Scotland, UK. His introduction to the game of golf started at the age of 13. After 3 years of practice, he became a scratch player and was called to play for the Scottish national team. Chris had the opportunity to come to the USA in 2011 to play college golf at Odessa College in Odessa, TX. After college he turned professional in 2013 working at 2 country clubs as an assistant professional and playing the North Texas PGA/Adams Tour. Alongside his golf career over the last few years Chris was selling safety equipment/first aid in the west Texas oilfield, before moving to Kansas City in late March 2022.

About Charles

Charles Gibson has recently joined our team as Head Golf Professional of The National Golf Club. He is a Kansas City native but recently moved back from Tulsa, OK. Charles graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Professional Golf Management program in 2010. He has been a Member of the PGA of America for the last 11 years as well as a Head Golf Professional for the last 8 years at Battle Creek G.C.. Charles has been a Titleist Staff Member since 2013, and has been teaching players of all skill levels for the last 15 years. Charles’s passion is providing exceptional customer service while delivering memorable experiences.