We found our newest Head Golf Professional right here in Delaware! Welcome to William Scarborough, a DE native from Dover, who recently joined us here at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. William fondly recounts that he has had a golf club in his hands since he was just a young boy, so rest assured we are in good hands here at The Peninsula!
History of a Future Golf Professional
William’s first experience on a golf course was with his father at Maple Dale Golf & Country Club in Dover, Delaware. He further honed his golf skills when he joined the Junior Golf Program where he began playing competitively at an early age. He was a part of a strong Maple Dale team that competed in the Delaware Peninsula Junior Golf Association. At the end of each season, the best two teams faced each other. Will’s team, the Maple Dale Junior Golf team was consistently in the top two teams each year and held the association title for a decade.
Will was inspired during his teenage years by golf phenomenon, Tiger Woods. But golf was not his only passion, Will also loved baseball. He not only enjoyed watching golf and baseball, but he also spent countless hours during his youth playing both of the games that he loved! Whether on the baseball field with friends or on the golf course in a fierce battle, his competitive spirit made him a force to reckon with!
Junior Dream Turned Reality
Will began to pursue his PGA accreditation during college and continued this endeavor during his career with Heritage Shores Golf Club where he began working in 2008. Within his ten years of experience there, he took his accredited courses for PGA Golf Management. While at Heritage Shores, Will helped with events, tournaments, bunker renovations and more, making Heritage Shores Golf Club voted best in the state of Delaware in 2015 and 2016.
With over eleven individual and team accomplishments, Will has been successful in Golf team events. Will has achieved an impressive personal best score of 64! He accomplished this while working at Heritage Shores.
Dream Career Within a Dreamy Community
There is an abundant amount of gorgeous golf course views here at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. So we asked which view Will found to be the most beautiful. In Will’s opinion holes 7, 8, and 9 provide the best views because they are surrounded by multiple panoramas of the Indian River Bay. He also loves the view right out the Golf Shop window where you can see multiple pinks, purples, blues, oranges and yellow hues of the gorgeous evening sunsets shining brightly on the green. Again, we have to agree with Will and so will most who live in the Sanctuary Neighborhood that mirrors the same views.
So with ten years of experience and a long career with his first Golf Club we asked Will why he decided to join us here at The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay, his reply “Well look at this place,” and we obviously agree! “I love Heritage Shores and it will always hold a special place in my heart but you know this is the kind of area I always wanted to move to, the beach area and this is on a short list of jobs I was interested in and the timing was absolutely perfect!”
Establishing Traditions
Will is looking forward to “establishing traditions” here at The Peninsula which is why he is already on top of his A game and planning events for the entire year. Some fun new member engagement events that Will is implementing are Couples Outings, Competitive Saturday Play, and Inner Club Matches with local Golf Communities. Will ends our Employee Spotlight interview with a lovely quote, “There is obviously a lot to love about The Peninsula, beautiful clubhouse, beautiful golf course, strong membership, and Troon Golf.”
We are looking forward to 2019 golf events with Will who truly shows passion for creating a private golf experience for our members! We’ll see you on the green Will!