About Mary Claire

Mary Claire Gaze is coming to Marsh Creek Country Club from Firethorne Country Club and brings with her 27 years of experience in the private club industry. Born and raised in Pittsburgh PA she was graduated from Miami University, Oxford Ohio and began her service industry career in Spring Lake NJ, and continued in Hilton Head, SC and most recently Raleigh NC.She strives to exceed expectations and is always seeking new and fun ideas to improve communication and consistency. She is married and lives with her husband Dave and their two children, Matthew and Rebecca. Mary Claire enjoys meeting and serving all Members and their families, creating exceptional Member experiences! 

About Marianne

Marianne began her career at Marsh Creek in April 1993 as secretary to the Golf Course Superintendent and then moved to the accounting department where she eventually became Assistant Controller. In 1996 Marianne became the Membership Director and has enjoyed her job immensely. Her position allows her to meet new members and get them acclimated to the club and she also enjoys being involved in all events and day to day activities.Marianne is married to Ed and has a daughter Britta. Marianne was born in St. Augustine and loves calling this area home – and so will you.

About Cary

Our Director of Golf, Cary Splane, is a graduate of The University of Florida. Cary played 4 years for the University’s Golf Team and then went on to play on the Canadian PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. After becoming a Club professional over 20 years ago, Cary has enjoyed much success. He has been the Northern Chapter PGA Player of the Year – 1999, 2007, 2009 and 2010, as well as having competed in 6 National Club Professional Championships. We are proud to have Cary with us and his passion for the game has been a great addition to Marsh Creek!

About Benjamin

Ben Miller, the youngest member of our golf staff, graduated from Flagler College in 2016 with a degree in Political Science. Ben is from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was an avid golfer throughout high school. Ben has worked at Marsh Creek since October of 2014, and is currently in the process of completing the Professional Golf Management program while apprenticing with our Director of Golf, Cary Splane.

About John

John Jacobson, Director and Head Tennis Professional, was born in Tampa but grew up in Cooper City, Fl. John was a top-ranked Florida junior player and played Division I tennis for Jacksonville State University in Alabama. He joined the Marsh Creek staff in 1997, and has served as Director of Tennis and Fitness since 2004.