Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to PGA golf professional and stay-at-home Mom, Art and Carol Cornwell, Bonney was raised at the Halifax Country Club where her dad was the PGA pro and club manager for many years.  Early on, she knew that her future in-volved cooking.  From the age 12, [...]]]>

Food and Beverage Manager, Chef Bonney Hanson

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to PGA golf professional and stay-at-home Mom, Art and Carol Cornwell, Bonney was raised at the Halifax Country Club where her dad was the PGA pro and club manager for many years.  Early on, she knew that her future in-volved cooking.  From the age 12, Bonney has been in the kitchen.  First, at the Halifax Country Club, followed by years as a personal chef, delicatessen owner and operator, caterer, and as the head chef at Niceville’s Giuseppe’s Restaurant.  Bonney has been a monthly dues-paying regular and proprietary member of Rocky Bayou Country Club since 1983.  As a member, she began the volunteer service of her cooking and restaurant management skills to the club in 2008.

The ByLaws changes approved by the membership in November were a good start; but we need to continue the provcess to keep them current and consistent with the way the Board and Club operate.  I’m ready to start the next round of ByLaws review/update, and am looking for volunteers to participate as committee members.  If you’re willing, [...]]]>

New ByLaws posted below 12/14/2009

The ByLaws changes approved by the membership in November were a good start; but we need to continue the provcess to keep them current and consistent with the way the Board and Club operate.  I’m ready to start the next round of ByLaws review/update, and am looking for volunteers to participate as committee members.  If you’re willing, e-mail or call me.

Bill Osthoff

ByLaws Committee Chair

Wanda Liphard

Ladies Golf Association, President

Wayne Phillips, RBCC Golf Course Superintendent

Wayne began his tenure with RBCC September 2003.  He is a Florida native.  Wayne received his education at the University of Florida graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Turfgrass Science. Before coming to RBCC Wayne was an assistant at the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek Golf Club.

Wayne enjoys [...]]]>

Wayne Phillips

Wayne Phillips, RBCC Golf Course Superintendent

Wayne began his tenure with RBCC September 2003.  He is a Florida native.  Wayne received his education at the University of Florida graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Turfgrass Science. Before coming to RBCC Wayne was an assistant at the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek Golf Club.

Wayne enjoys life with his wife and two children.  Of course he also enjoys playing golf!!!    wprbcc@yahoo.com

Andy Potter

Rocky Bayou Club Manager and Class “A”  PGA Golf Professional

Andy has been employed at Rocky Bayou since 2005.  He is originally from New Haven, Ct.  He received his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Miami, FL.  After 5 years of working as a professional musician, he went back to school to get a degree [...]]]>

Andy Potter

Rocky Bayou Club Manager and Class “A”  PGA Golf Professional

Andy has been employed at Rocky Bayou since 2005.  He is originally from New Haven, Ct.  He received his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Miami, FL.  After 5 years of working as a professional musician, he went back to school to get a degree in golf course management.  Since 1998 he has held positions throughout Florida as a General Manager and Golf Professional.
In his free time he enjoys playing music with his wife, who is also a musician and music teacher, and his stepson.  He also enjoys a variety of other sports including basketball, swimming, tennis and table tennis.
Andy is available for golf lessons by appointment.  Rates for club members are $25 per half-hour or $45 per hour.  Lesson series and group lessons are also available.  He can be contacted at 850-678-3270 x4, or apotter@rockybayoucc.com.