Jeff Minton, PGA

Director of Golf

Jeff Minton earned status as a Class A PGA Professional and began his career in the hospitality industry at Pinehurst Resort and Club. After stints as Head Golf Professional at Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain Resort in Michigan, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Arizona, and La Costa Resort and Spa in California, Jeff joined Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. For over six years Jeff has overseen the golf department at Wild Dunes Resort and through comprehensive programs, coaching, instruction, and "big-picture" vision, Jeff has laid the foundation for a truly unique golf experience at Wild Dunes Resort. The resort continues to get accolades from national and regional golf organizations and publications about product and services offered. Jeff ensures all players are treated to an exceptional golf experience that brings people back year after year.

Chris Orphey

Harbor Course Golf Operations Manager

Chris has been a part of the Wild Dunes golf team at the Harbor Course since 2002 and has overseen the facility since 2007. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, his father introduced him to golf at the age of 8 and he quickly became addicted. At age 15, Chris began his golf career as a cart attendant. He has worked in several aspects of the sport, including retail, course construction, instruction, club management as well as promotion.

In 2001, Chris relocated to the Charleston area. During free time, he enjoys taking advantage of the great weather in the Lowcounty with outdoor activities. Whether it's playing golf on the Resort's courses, fishing in the creeks, enjoying the beach or taking in a festival or live music, Chris can't get enough of this town.

Matthew Cram-Smith

Links Course Assistant Golf Professional

Born in Perth, Australia, Matt moved to the US in 2000. He played golf for the University of Tennessee and Carson-Newman College. A winner of multiple college events and ranked in the top 35 in college players, Matt was named Player of the Year 2003 and 2004 for the South Atlantic Conference and won the South Atlantic Conference Hargett Award 2004, an award for sportsmanship and outstanding play. Matt turned professional in 2005. A member of the Tarheel Tour from 2005-2008, Matt has also won the 2011 Carolinas PGA Assistant Championship and was Captain of the Western Australian State Team 1999. He's won multiple amateur events in Australia and joined Wild Dunes Resort as Assistant Professional in August 2008.

David Nelson, PGA

Director of Instruction

The Director of Instruction at Wild Dunes Resort since 2002, David is a Quarter Century Club Member of the PGA of America. In 1981 he graduated from the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University in Michigan upon completing internships in Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma with the PGM program. David moved to the Charleston area in 1984 and was previously the General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Patriots Point and Crowfield Plantation Golf Club.