Management Staff

Dave Genevro

General Manager – Barefoot Resort and The Dye Club

With over 25 years of experience in the golf and resort industry, Dave Genevro has been a cornerstone of Barefoot Resort & Golf since its opening in Spring 2000. Originally from Brockport, Pennsylvania, Dave joined as one of the original golf professionals and has grown alongside the resort to become its General Manager. Under his leadership, Barefoot has flourished into a premier golfing destination in Myrtle Beach, celebrated for its four championship courses designed by Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio, and Pete Dye.

Dave’s passion for the game, dedication to exceptional customer service, and focus on continuous improvement ensure every guest enjoys an elevated golfing experience. He and his team are committed to continually enhancing every aspect of the golf operation, maintaining Barefoot Resort & Golf’s reputation as a top-tier destination for golf enthusiasts.

dgenevro@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Travis Dutcher

PGA – Head Golf Professional -The Dye Club

Travis is originally from Edmeston, a small town in central New York.  After high school he attended Southern Vermont College where he played both basketball and baseball.  He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in 2004, and moved to Myrtle Beach shortly after.  He attended the San Diego Golf Academy, (Golf Academy of America), Myrtle Beach campus and upon completion in December of 2005, with a degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management he started employment at Barefoot Resort in February of 2006.  While at Barefoot, Travis started in the outside operations and worked his way up to the Head Golf Professional.  He was elected as a PGA Class “A” member of the PGA of America in July of 2013.

Travis moved from the Resort to become the Head Golf Professional at the Dye Club in May of 2016 where he is working on becoming a Certified Professional and eventually a Master Professional.  He continually strives to make the Dye Club one of the best Semi-Private clubs on the southeast coast.

tdutcher@barefootgolf.com

 

 

James Gillespie

PGA – Head Golf Professional – Norman/Love/Fazio 

James Gillespie is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba.   He is a graduate from The Golf Academy of America and was the Valedictorian of his class in 2010. He also holds a Liberal Arts Degree from West Chester University and a Masters of Business Administration from Penn State.  He joined the Barefoot family in 2011 and became a PGA Member in 2020.

jgillespie@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Wes Nelson

Membership Director

Barefoot Resort – Wes is originally from Greensboro, NC but has lived in the Myrtle Beach area for over 27 years. From an early age, Wes realized his passion for the game of golf and has enjoyed pursuing the sport over the years. His interest not only with golf, but also with the tourism industry, led him to pursue a career within the field. In 2010, Wes graduated from Coastal Carolina University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Resort Tourism Management. Upon joining the Barefoot Resort staff in 2011, Wes has acquired experience and strengthened skills through the involvement in a variety of areas including reservations, accounting, and membership. As the Membership Director, Wes is able to combine his enjoyment for golf along with his dedication to provide excellent customer service and develop lasting relationships.

membership@barefootgolf.com

Resort Staff

Trey Evans

First Assistant Golf Professional/Marketing Director

Trey is originally from Summerville, SC. He attended Summerville High School where he excelled in baseball as well as academics. Upon graduating high school, he attended Coastal Carolina University where he walked onto the baseball team. He graduated from CCU with a business degree in finance and marketing. His excitement for learning something new and the joy of competition is what drove him to get into the golf business.

tevans@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Sean Reardon

PGA – Assistant Golf Professional/Merchandise Director

Sean is originally from Lancaster, PA. He grew up playing all sports and loved to compete. He excelled in soccer before turning his attention to golf. A few years after high school, Sean decided to pursue golf as a career. He graduated from the Golf Academy of America in Phoenix with a degree in Golf Operations and Management. Upon graduating, Sean accepted a position at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He worked there for 3 years and was a shift supervisor for the outside service staff. Sean joined our staff in March of 2016 and is excited to be a part of this great team.

merchandise@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Josh Cardin

Assistant Golf Professional/Resort Tournament Director

Josh Cardin was raised in Levittown Pennsylvania and attended Temple University in Philadelphia where he competed on the Track and Field team.  After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in education he spent a short time teaching in the Philadelphia area before joining the United States Army.  He spent six years on active duty as an officer in the Military Police corps and after leaving the military, he moved to the Myrtle Beach area.  Following his passion for athletics and competition he chose to pursue a career in the golf industry.  He started working at Barefoot in May on 2018 and with a passion for learning and self-improvement he hopes to gain experience and progress as far as he can within the Barefoot organization and golf industry.

jcardin@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Vince Gallam

Assistant Golf Professional/Range Manager

Vince was originally born and raised in Cleveland Ohio.  At an early age he played competitive baseball and spent most of his summers on the islands.  Vince graduated the Professional Golfers Career College in Orlando Florida with a degree in Golf Management.  From Florida he traveled and gained valuable experience in public, private, and exclusive resort operations from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of California.  While enrolled in the PGA in Northern California he ran a variety of successful golf clinics and lessons. Vince is passionate for competitive golf, the outdoors, back-country skiing, and good times.  His experience in the Hospitality Industry, his ambition for PGA membership, and his travels coast to coast make him a great addition to the Barefoot Family.

vgallam@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Dominic DiGiacomo

Assistant Golf Professional / Starter/Player Assistant Manager

Dominic was raised in Galax, Virginia with a passion for sports and people. He attended Galax High School where he won 5 state championships as a player and added an additional state championship as a coach. He started his path to PGA membership by passing the PAT in Crozet, VA on his first try in July of 2023 before moving down to the Myrtle Beach area. He is currently Level 1 and offers a unique perspective into helping athletes transition from other sports to golf.

ddigiacomo@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Jon Venable

Assistant Golf Professional

Jon was originally born in the Virginia Beach area before moving to Pennsylvania as a teenager. He grew up playing many different sports throughout high school and college. In college, he began coaching High School Boys Basketball and has coached Basketball for over 15 years while also working in the sports industry. He relocated to Ocean Isle Beach, NC in October of 2023 and immediately shifted his focus to a Golf Career mindset. He brings years of sports industry knowledge from coaching and daily operations. He looks to become a vital piece of the Barefoot Resort Golf Team while growing his passion and knowledge for the game of golf.

proshop@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Kelly Campman

Assistant Golf Professional

Kelly is a native of Myrtle Beach and graduated from Myrtle Beach High School where she played on the golf team for six years.  She was named to the All-region first team as well as the North-South All-Star classic in her senior year.  She also played varsity softball for four years.  She is currently a junior at Coker University in Hartsville, SC where she is a member of the golf team and was recently named to the South Atlantic Conference Commissioners Honor Roll.  Kelly is majoring in Business administration and hopes to remain in and around both the game and business of golf in the future.

proshop@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Scott McGarty

Assistant Golf Professional

Scott was born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts with a passion for sports. He was proficient at most sports but did not take up golf until his late 20’s after becoming a firefighter and playing golf with his fellow firefighters.  After getting injured on the job, and retiring due to the injury, His passion for golf grew and with his love of teaching/instructing he decided to make golf his career.. Scott worked at 2 private country clubs in MA, running kids’ clinics and multiple ladies’ clinics, before moving down to the Myrtle Beach area. He is currently PGA Level 1 , has had both knees replaced, which gives him insight on how to help those with health and physical issues work around them and improve their skills.

proshop@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Brayden Mcgraw

Assistant Golf Professional

Brayden is a sophomore at Coastal Carolina University, pursuing a degree in Intelligence and National Security with a minor in Cyber Security. As a dedicated member of both the South Carolina National Guard and Coastal’s  Army ROTC program, he is working toward his goal of graduating as a Second Lieutenant. His background includes experience as a cart attendant at an exclusive golf course in the Maryland/DC area. Brayden is excited to bring his enthusiasm for golf and service-oriented attitude to the Barefoot team!

proshop@barefootgolf.com

 

 

Brandon Lingo

Assistant Golf Professional

Brandon was raised in Sylvania, Ohio spending most of his summers in North Myrtle Beach. His love for South Carolina brought him to Coastal Carolina University to pursue a degree in Business Management. He developed a passion for golf at a young age and was All State in Golf and Soccer in high school. Brandon is excited to support and connect with members as part of the amazing Barefoot team.

proshop@barefootgolf.com

Dye Staff

Rob Cressman III, PGA

First Assistant Golf Professional/Tournament Director – The Dye Club

Rob is a class A PGA Professional who is originally from East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Growing up he played baseball, basketball, and golf.  After high school he attended Coastal Carolina University and was in the PGM Golf Management Program.  During his time there he completed internships at The Misquamicut Club (RI), Newport Country Club (RI) and Country Club of New Canaan (CT).  While attending CCU he also worked at the Hackler Golf Course on campus.  Before joining the Barefoot team, he was the first assistant golf professional at The Country Club of South Carolina.

tournaments@dyeclub.com

 

 

Food and Beverage Staff

Dave Bennett

Food and Beverage Director

Dave Bennett is originally from Waverly, N.Y. where he grew up as a competitive athlete and sports enthusiast. Prior to joining the Barefoot team he was an Executive Chef in several high profile and distinguished restaurants. Dave’s goals are to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction by anticipating guests’ needs and providing accomplished food and beverage preparation, presentation and service for a variety of events.

functions@dyeclub.com

 

 

Molly Brooks

Food and Beverage Manager – Dye Club

Molly is originally from the midwest city of Peoria, IL. After high school, she attended West Virginia University where she studied Business Marketing. She has been working in the Food and Beverage industry since 2008, gaining knowledge in all aspects of the hospitality field along the way. Molly has enjoyed bringing her skills and creativity to the Dye Clubhouse. She strives to always provide excellent customer service whether she is working in the restaurant or planning special events.

functions@dyeclub.com

 

 

Ginger Martin

Head Wait Staff

Ginger is originally from Myrtle Beach SC, one of the only locals on our staff. She has been with Barefoot since 2003. Always calm, cool and collected, Ginger is one of our most efficient and reliable team members. Away from Barefoot Ginger loves spending time and caring for her two beautiful sons.