Team Members

At Rocky River Golf Club, we take pride in our guest relationships. The ultimate compliment to your visit will be the courteous team and services that embody the essence of southern hospitality.

Upon arrival you will be warmly greeted by an attendant who will transport your clubs to your cart. Once inside the Golf Shop you will be welcomed by one of our team members who will assist you in an abundant selection of golfing apparel, equipment and memorabilia. On the course you will find our team members assisting you and other golfers by providing on-duty starters during peak times and course ambassadors to assure the 4 1/2 hour pace of play. Off the course our team members will provide excellent catering talents to ensure your dining experience or event is one you and your guests will remember.

Now it is time to meet our team!

 Ryan Brickley, PGA Director of Golf

A 1992 graduate of Miami University (Ohio) with a degree in finance, and elected to PGA Membership in 1996, Ryan has been in the Charlotte golf business since the 1998 opening of the Michael Jordan Golf Center.  He was the Director of Instruction there and then at the Northstone CC Golf Academy and has a great deal of experience with players of all abilities.  His teaching philosphy is to build on the strengths an indivdual has in place while correcting any flaws in fundamentals.  He also has a very accomplished playing record with several Carolina's PGA Section Pro-Am wins and top finishes.  A career playing highlight was winning the 1998 Oldsmobile Scramble National Championship as the Head Professional at Tamarack GC in Naperville, IL.   

Available for private lessons by appointment.  Rates are $40 for 1/2hr and $50 for 45 minutes. You can call the golf shop or email him at:  ryan.brickley@jqh.com

Floyd Gragg, PGA Director of Instruction

Floyd is a quarter century member of the PGA of America, having formerly served as Golf Professional at Cabarrus Country Club, Concord, NC and Teaching Assistant at Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte, NC. Competing in tournaments in the Carolinas PGA for over 25 years, Floyd has been a winner in pro-am events, finished in the top 10 in the Assistant Professional Championship of the Carolinas PGA. Floyd qualified locally for the U.S. Open, and established a course record of 30 for the back nine at Charlotte Country Club.

Floyd is available for private and group lessons by appointment. Lessons range from 30 minutes to 1 hour, based on the needs of the student ($35.00 per lesson). Video lessons are available ($60.00 includes DVD tape). For additional information, please call (704) 455-1200 or email at floyd.gragg@jqh.com.