Bonnie Brook Golf Course - Meet Our Staff
Tim Govern – Manager, Golf Operations/PGA Golf Professional
As the new Head Golf Professional & Golf Operations Manager, Tim is responsible for the daily operation of the golf courses. He has worked as a professional for over 15 years and has broad knowledge of the game and the golf industry in general. His professional experience includes Head Professional at Heather Ridge Golf Course in Gurnee, Chalet Hills Golf Club, Cary, IL and Arlington Lakes Golf Club, Arlington Heights, IL. He is a member of the PGA of America and was elected to the President’s Council for growing the game in 2005 and 2007. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University and was a member of the NCAA Division I Golf Team.
Char Piquette - Manager, Food & Beverage Operations
Char is responsible for the general operation of the Bonnie Brook restaurant, banquets, grille room and the execution of daily food service. She is a 19-year veteran of the Waukegan Park District/Bonnie Brook, and her specialty is assisting our guests with all of their banquet and food service needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and communications; she is a Certified Food Service Professional and a member of the National Restaurant Association, Lake County Restaurant Association and the American Business Women’s Association.
Greg Benson – Manager, Golf Course Operations
Greg is responsible for daily maintenance related to the care of the grounds, specializing in turf care at Bonnie Brook and Greenshire Golf Courses. Employed at the Park District for 22 years, Greg is committed to keeping the golf courses expertly maintained. Greg is an active member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, and attained status as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent in 2004. He is also a member of both the Midwest Association and the Chicagoland Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Greg’s commitment to excellence is one of the reasons that Bonnie Brook is consistently chosen as one of the top 50 Chicagoland municipal golf courses.