About Bill

I grew up in Arlington Hts. and spent my early years growing up at Rolling Green working in all facets of the golf operation for my father, longtime Head Professional, Bill Ventresca. I attended Michigan State University where I graduated with a BA degree in Psychology. I have worked as an Assistant Professional through the years in the Chicago area at several private clubs such as Glen View Club in Golf, IL and Edgewood Valley Country Club in LaGrange. During my leisure time, I enjoy spending time with friends, family and following all the local Chicago sports teams!Rolling Green has always held a special place in my heart and my goal is to provide 1st class service to all members and guests in hopes that this club will hold a special place in their hearts as well.

About Jeremy

Jeremy grew up in Northwest Indiana and attended Purdue University before heading out west to begin his golf career at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, AZ. While there, he developed a love for teaching the game of golf. During his time in Arizona Jeremy was mentored by some of the best golf instructors in the country including Mike LaBauve, Sandy LaBauve and Jim Hardy. All of whom are Golf Digest “Top 100 Teachers” in America. He then spent the next few seasons at Cowboys Club in Grapevine, TX before heading back to Indiana. For the last three seasons Jeremy has been serving as the assistant golf professional, and most recently teaching professional, at White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point, IN.

About Dru

I’ve worked in the golf field since I was 16 years old. I was playing so much golf that I wanted to work at a course for the perk of golfing for free. I started in the cart lot and moved up the ranks to Assistant Director of Golf. Success at conducting tournaments led to more golf opportunities, and friendships, as I also took on the role of the local Director of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour and organized numerous golf tournaments in the Chicagoland area. I joined the RG Pro Shop staff in 2019 and was promoted to Caddie Master in 2020. I really enjoy my time here. Overseeing the cart staff and the caddies has been a great experience for me. I love giving young people the opportunity to start their working lives in the golf world. It was a great experience for me, and likewise, I hope to make it a great experience for them.

About Shane

Shane comes to Rolling Green after having been the Assistant Superintendent for the past 6 years at Indian Hill Club in Winnetka, Illinois. Indian Hill is a wonderful Club with a vast history and a great golf course designed by Donald Ross and Harry Colt. Shane received his degree in Horticulture, Turf Management from Iowa State University and has extensive experience from great clubs such as Oak park Country Club, LaGrange Country Club, Greenbriar Hills Country Club (MO), Oakland Hills Country Club (MI) and Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. In addition, Shane has volunteered to work on the tournament crew for several major events including the 2014 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club, the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Old Warson Country Club and the 2008 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Personally, Shane grew up outside of St. Louis and is engaged to be married in the early summer this year. He and his fiancé have a 3-year-old English Mastiff nam...

About Tony

My Golf Career began at Mt. Prospect GC under the tutelage of Emil Esposito. I am now a PGA life Member with over 40 years’ experience in the Golf Business. In those 40 years I have worked in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida. From there, my career path led me overseas for 20+ years. I taught 17 seasons in Germany and 5 years in Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, and China). I understand the importance of good fundamentals and sound swing mechanics. I teach with a Flight Scope launch monitor! I competed in PGA Section events in the USA and Germany, as well as the South African Tour and Challenge Tour. As A Senior, I played The Asian Senior Tour, Asia Pacific Champions Tour and PGA of Australia. Since my return to the States, I have worked at Ivanhoe and Twin Orchard CC. I attended Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, and majored in Physical Education. I hope to help the Members of Rolling Green and your Guests enjoy your golf games a little more and help you shoot lower scores!

About Joseph

Joe, from Arlington Heights, has been a member of the team since 2017. Starting as a seasonal golf course maintenance employee, he has since worked up to the First Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Joe is a integral part of the successful operations the golf course maintenance team, some daily duties include but not limited to: Assisting Head Superintendent in day to day agronomic decisions, and scheduling of employees. Outside of work, Joe enjoys fishing, traveling to new places, and spending any activity he can do outside. Joe with smile always on his face is pleasant to be around.