Meet the Staff
Get to know the team behind the golf shop at Tarpon Springs Golf Course.
Howard Hunt, PGA
Golf Course Manager
Howard is from Farmville, NC, in the eastern part of the state. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Turfgrass Management in 1990 and began his career in the golf industry as the Assistant Golf Professional and Course Superintendent at Farmville Country Club that same year. He became the Head Professional and Course Superintendent at Scotfield Country Club in 1994, and spent the past 12 years as General Manager of Southern Wayne Country Club in Mount Olive, NC.
He is married to Tina Davis of Rocky Mount, NC, and they have three sons, Alex, Bobby, and Ethan.
Howard is excited to be part of the Tarpon Springs family. He’s looking forward to using his experience and knowledge to improve the course and offer exceptional customer service. See you on the first tee!
Jim Campbell, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Jim comes to Tarpon Springs from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he lived and worked for 25 years. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Professional Golf Management. Before Cape Cod, Jim worked in Pittsburgh, PA, and Naples, FL, as an Assistant Professional. On Cape Cod, he was the Head Professional at Cape Cod National Golf Club for 20 years and Blue Rock Golf Course for 6 years.
He and his wife, Joelle, have five boys between them: Dan, Charlie, Johnny, Will, and Jeffrey. Joelle is a 3rd grade teacher at Richey Elementary School. They are excited to be relocating to Florida and becoming part of the Tarpon Springs family. When Jim and Joelle aren’t working, they enjoy spending time with their family, walking the dogs, fishing, and exploring their new area.
Paul Coombs
Golf Shop Manager
Dana Smith
Assistant Golf Professional
Dana comes to Florida from Quincy, MA. He started his career at Wollaston Golf Club in 1992 and went on to spend time at Walpole Country Club, Winchester Country Club, Oakley Country Club, and Granite Links Golf Club, followed by 13 years as Head Golf Professional at Presidents Golf Course. He has taught at all levels and enjoys teaching anyone who wants to improve their game. When he’s not at the golf course, he loves taking a drive and listening to old school R&B.
Questions for Our Team?
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