Louis Cherubin, 51, a PGA Class A Golf Professional whose journey into the golf industry is a testament to perseverance, faith and determination, has been named Head Golf Professional at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, in Orlando, Florida.
The appointment represents a significant career milestone for Cherubin, who will lead golf operations at one of Central Florida’s premier resort golf destinations. The position places him at the helm of a prestigious golf facility known for its championship course, exceptional hospitality and association with the annual PNC Championship.
For Cherubin, the appointment represents the culmination of years of professional development, hard work and mentorship. “I’m humbled and grateful. Leading the golf operation at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes is the fruit of years of hard work, faith, and great mentors who poured into me. My aim is simple: create a guest experience so exceptional that people talk about it long after they leave, and develop the next generation of golf professionals on our team. I also hope young Black golfers and aspiring PGA professionals see this and know there’s a place for them at the highest levels of our industry.”
Designed by two-time British Open champion Greg Norman, the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club features an 18-hole, par-72 championship layout. The course is part of the Grande Lakes Orlando resort and has hosted the PNC Championship, bringing some of golf’s most accomplished major champions and their family members together for competition.
His path to golf leadership was anything but conventional. Before establishing himself in the golf industry, Cherubin served eight years in the United States Army, followed by a 23-year career with the Social Security Administration. His experiences in military service and federal government helped develop the leadership, organizational and people-management skills that would later become valuable assets in golf operations.
Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, Cherubin attended Norfolk State University. He discovered his passion for golf in his mid-40s, eventually pursuing the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. He earned his PGA Class A membership in March 2025, with a specialization in Executive Management and additional professional development in Golf Operations.
His career has included instructional and operational positions throughout Central Florida, including work at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate and Arlington Ridge Golf Club in Leesburg, where he most recently served as Head Golf Professional.
Beyond managing golf operations, Cherubin is passionate about mentorship, hospitality and expanding opportunities for underrepresented communities. He believes that representation in golf leadership matters, particularly for young Black golfers considering careers in the golf industry.
Reflecting on his new appointment, Cherubin shared:
Outside golf, Cherubin is a pastor, leadership mentor and author who incorporates lessons from faith, public service and professional development into his work. His commitment to community leadership reflects his belief that golf can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth and opportunity. His appointment is another encouraging example of the growing presence of African American PGA professionals in senior golf management positions.
