The board of directors of The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach recently announced Shannon Wheeler has accepted the position as golf course and grounds superintendent, succeeding retiring Fred Theus. Wheeler most recently served as the golf course superintendent at TPC Sawgrass – Dye’s Valley Course.
Wheeler will direct and oversee the maintenance of the signature championship golf course designed and built by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay in 1988. Renovated in 2016 by Greg Letsche, the par-72 course totals 7,141 yards from the back tees and boasts nine teeing grounds for playability from all skill levels. He will also oversee the 40 acres of common grounds in this private equity seaside community with 577 single-family homes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shannon into this role,” said Jayne Evans, president of The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. “He brings more than 20 years of superior golf course maintenance to our community that will ensure our course and facility touts top-notch conditions for a fun and challenging experience.”
Before joining TPC Sawgrass – Dye’s Valley Course, Wheeler held superintendent positions at various courses in Florida, including Fernandina Beach Golf Club, Wycliffe Golf and County Club in Wellington, Fountains Country Club in Palm Beach County, The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter and St. Andrews Country Club in Palm Beach County. He is a graduate from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in business management and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Turfgrass Management. Wheeler also is a Class-A member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America and past president of the Palm Beach Golf Course Superintendents Association.
“I’m proud to join The Plantation community,” Wheeler said. “During my career, I’ve had the opportunity to experience tournament golf highest level and on the largest stage. I look forward to bringing that knowledge with me to this this pristine golf course and property.”
