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Patrick Griffin is in his 19th year at Catawba Island Club and his ninth year serving as the head golf professional. He began his career at CIC as an intern in 2008 and steadily advanced through the golf department, earning his promotion to head golf professional in 2017.

In 2016, Patrick achieved a lifelong goal by becoming a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey.

A native of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree in sport administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2011. He also was a four-year letter winner in golf at Indiana Area High.

Passionate about the game and dedicated to exceptional service, Patrick takes pride in building strong relationships with members and their guests, while delivering an outstanding golf experience each day.

Patrick and his wife, Brittany, have two daughters, Emma and Peyton, and a son, Brooks. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, working in the yard and spending quality time with his family.

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Rob Rogers first joined Catawba Island Club as an intern in 2017 and returned in the fall of 2021 as an assistant golf professional. Between his time at CIC, he gained valuable experience at Indian Wells Country Club in California and Bearpath Golf and Country Club in Minnesota.

A native of Lapeer, Michigan, Rob works alongside head golf professional Patrick Griffin in all facets of daily golf operations, including tee time management, course play and merchandising. He plays an integral role in organizing and executing tournaments, leagues and member events from start to finish, while also developing camps/clinics and coordinating junior golf programming.

Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) golf management from Ferris State University in December 2020. He is currently working toward completing the Playing Ability Test (PAT), the PGA of America’s benchmark for aspiring PGA Professionals.

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Following two consecutive seasons as a PGA intern at Catawba Island Club, Dax Stendebach was promoted to a full-time assistant golf professional in May 2024. In his role, Dax supports head golf professional Patrick Griffin and lead assistant golf professional Rob Rogers in the daily operations of the golf shop, including tee time management, tournament administration, member events and instructional clinics.

A native of Verdigris, Oklahoma, Dax discovered his passion for golf at age 15 and immediately felt a connection to the game. What started as a new hobby soon became a true passion, leading him to pursue his first role in the industry and ultimately shaping his decision to build a career in golf. 

Dax earned his bachelor’s degree in professional golf management from the University of Central Oklahoma, a PGA accredited university, in May 2024. He also was elected to a PGA Class A Membership in January 2025, marking an important milestone in his professional career.