Robert Schwab, the PGA Director of Golf  and General Manager, is responsible for all areas of the golf operation including the Pro Shop, golf instruction and conducting tournaments.  He became a member of the PGA Quarter Century Club in 2018.

A third generation PGA Golf Professional, Robert has a lifetime of experience in the golf industry. He has been at the helm of Hidden Lakes since 2007 where his responsibilities are broad-ranging. Robert enjoys  teaching golfers of all ages and skill levels.  His positive attitude and ability to simplify the golf swing keep him busy on the range. Under his direction, Hidden Lakes provides individual lessons as well as clinics for beginners, ladies and juniors.

Robert is a graduate of Jacksonville University and played 4 years of collegiate golf for the Dolphins earning All-America Scholar honors his senior year.  Prior to Hidden Lakes, he worked at Sugar Mill Country Club for 15 years, 11 as the Director of Golf.

A resident of New Smyrna Beach since 1991, Robert and his wife Jenni raised their two boys in New Smyrna Beach and call it home. Being the family friendly golf club, Hidden Lakes and Robert Schwab make a great team!

Contact Robert at (386) 427-4138 or email at robert@hiddenlakesgolfclub.com.

Ian was born and raised here in New Smyrna Beach. His parents introduced him into the game of golf at age 3. Growing up it was rare not to find Ian practicing or playing at one of the New Smyrna golf courses. After high school he decided to accept a golf scholarship offer from Flagler College in St. Augustine. There he helped Flagler reach the National Championship 3 times, he had one individual tournament win and was named an All-American his senior season. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration he decided to chase his dream and play golf professionally. In 2010, he won the Indian River Open at the New Smyrna Beach municipal golf course with rounds of 68-64. He would go on to win one more professional tournament.  In 2013 he decided to shift paths and become a teaching professional. 

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A bit about what makes Hidden Lakes home for Ian:

“I was fortunate growing up in New Smyrna Beach, both Hidden Lakes and the municipal golf course welcomed and encouraged junior golfers to fall in love with the game.  My instructor, PGA Professional Stu Sirbaugh, was a huge part of my success in the game of golf. Stu was very generous with his time and was always available when I needed help with my game. That really stuck with me, and now it’s my turn to give back and share my knowledge with today’s youth. I plan on carrying on what Robert and others have done here to make junior golf such a success."

A huge Boston Red Sox fan, a fan of the New England Patriots, the Dallas Cowboys and Notre Dame Football, Keith is from Waterford, Connecticut.  He served his country honorably in the Navy aboard the FDR AirCraft Carrier and the US Ranger AirCraft Carrier during the Vietnam era.  He spent most of his career with Home Depot in the flooring and door departments.  Keith was a Hidden Lakes customer before he was hired to work in the Pro Shop.  He has an infectious laugh, a legendary way of answering the phone and a sharp wit with customers.  Wearing a New York Yankee cap while checking in will surely elicit a wisecrack followed by laughter from all.  Keith is one of the longest tenured staff members of Hidden Lakes at over 20 years.

A native of Ocean City Maryland, a fan of the Orioles and the Maryland Terrapins, Jim knows a thing or two about Blue Crabs and all things Maryland.  He served his country honorably in the Army and made a career in the wholesale plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Business.  Jim ended up in Volusia County with the Carrier Corporation as a Territory Manager.  Jim was a loyal Hidden Lakes customer while working.  When he retired, he began working in the Pro Shop.  Jim will tell you he began playing here because he enjoyed the people.  Interestingly, that may be why he got the job.

A Boston native from North Quincy with the accent to back it up.  Mike is a huge hockey fan and ardently roots for the Bruins and New England Patriots.  Mike has a diverse background working in many fields such as computer operations, law enforcement and the newspaper industry.  After a stint living in Charleston, South Carolina, Mike and his wife moved to New Smyrna Beach where he began playing at Hidden Lakes.  After working a season as a starter, he moved into the Pro Shop.  Mike loves to talk hockey & enjoys the consistent banter with customers in the Pro Shop.

A Florida native and Ponce Inlet resident, Grant got serious about his golf game while in the Hidden Lakes Junior Program a few short years ago.  Shortly thereafter, he began working in the cart barn and expressed an interest in making golf his career.  He currently splits time in the Pro Shop and manning the carts.  He is a sponge when it comes to seeking and gaining knowledge about all areas of the Golf Operation and the Golf Swing.  Grant is a polite, easy to like young man that is mature beyond his years.  He has recently enrolled in the PGA Apprentice program and will become a terrific golf professional!