Meet The Team

Miranda Newmans
General Manager: Miranda has been part of the Bobby Jones Links family for eight years, previously serving at The Club at Osprey Cove in Saint Marys, GA. Her dedication and leadership earned her the honor of being named Bobby Jones Links’ 2022 General Manager of the Year. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, she spent 16 years in Camden County, GA, before relocating to Ooltewah, TN, where she enjoys life as a wife and mom to three children.
Miranda@theooltewahclub.com
Phone  423-910-1678

Taylor Keef
Membership and Lifestyle Director: Taylor has been part of the Bobby Jones Links family for three years, proudly serving at The Ooltewah Club. Her dedication to growing the club’s community earned her the honor of being named Bobby Jones Links’ 2023 Membership Salesperson of the Year and was recognized as a “Benjamin’s Club” winner for surpassing 100 membership sales in 2024. Originally from Fort Payne, AL, she moved to the Chattanooga area nine years ago and has loved calling it home ever since. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys playing golf and spending time with her family.
Taylor@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-599-2876

Nick Blakely
Superintendent: An Ooltewah, TN native, Nick grew up playing golf on the original Champions Club, now The Ooltewah Club. He joined the team two years ago as Assistant Superintendent and was promoted to Superintendent last year. Dedicated to maintaining the course at its best, he takes great pride in his work. Outside of the club, Nick is a devoted husband and father.
Nick@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-910-1678

Thomas Durbin
Head Golf Professional: Tom has been a valued member of The Ooltewah Club team for a year, bringing his dedication to the game and actively engaging members through ladies’ golf and PGA Jr. programs. He has been awarded as “Rookie of the Year” by Bobby Jones Links for his contributions to the golf department. Tom also has been awarded by TN PGA for the Richard Eller Growth of the Game Award and the Youth Development Award. Originally from Liverpool, England, Tom has called the Chattanooga area home for the past 10 years. He is a proud husband and father.
Thomas@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-238-6812

Rob Wilkinson
Assistant Golf Professional: Rob has been part of The Ooltewah Club team for a year. Originally from Dundas, Canada, he moved to the Chattanooga area in 2019 to pursue college golf. With a passion for the game, Rob enjoys teaching and helping others improve their golf skills. Outside of work, he is a husband and is currently renovating his home with his wife.
AssistantGolfPro@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-238-6812

Anthony Hooper
Executive Chef: With over 20 years of culinary experience, Anthony brings a passion for exceptional dining to The Ooltewah Club. A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, he specializes in French and Italian cuisine and has led kitchens at top establishments like McLemore Club and St. John’s Restaurant. His goal is to make dining a highlight of the member experience by blending creativity with local flavors. He looks forward to bringing fresh, innovative menus and memorable meals to the club.
Anthony@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-238-6823

Darius Carey
Director of Food and Beverage: Darius has been part of The Ooltewah Club family for over a year, bringing a passion for exceptional service and a commitment to enhancing the member experience. A native of the Ooltewah, TN area, he takes pride in delivering top-tier hospitality. Outside of the club, Darius enjoys playing disc golf and exploring Chattanooga’s vibrant restaurant scene.
Darius@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-238-6823

Venus Janow
Bar Manager: Venus has been part of the Bobby Jones Links family for two years, proudly serving as Bar Manager at The Ooltewah Club. In recognition of her dedication, she was also named a Cultural Onboarding Specialist by Bobby Jones Links. Originally from Orlando, FL, she moved to the Chattanooga area in 2008. Outside of work, Venus is a talented artist specializing in acrylics, with a background in oil painting and charcoal from her studies at Chattanooga State.
Venus@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-238-6823

Tamara Rasik
Administrative Assistant: Tamara has been a part of The Ooltewah Club family for two years. Originally from Chicago, she relocated from Orlando, FL to the Chattanooga area two years ago. Outside of work, Tamara is a devoted mom to three kids, a wife, and enjoys embracing her role as a super mom.
Tamara@theooltewahclub.com
Phone 423-910-1678