Program Instructors

Jen Shillington – LPGA Teaching Professional, LPGA/USGA Site Director, Director of Instruction: Ritson - Sole Golf School

Jennifer Shillington, born in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, began playing golf at the age of eight. During her playing days, Jennifer, was ranked # 1 in Ontario and # 2 in Canada before turning professional in 1994. With over 14 years of professional teaching experience, Jennifer is a member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division, and is currently Director of Instruction for the nationally acclaimed Phil Ritson - Mel Sole Golf School for over 8 years. With the Golf School ranked ‘Top 5” in the USA, Jennifer works with each individual to personally evaluate and improve specific areas of each person’s game without forcing completely new methods. She teaches all skill levels, from beginners to several current LPGA Touring Professionals.
 

Nanci Bowen - Teaching Professional, LPGA/USGA Assistant Site Director, Former LPGA Tour Player

Nanci Bowen is an accomplish LPGA Tour player and teaching professional. Nanci began her career at the University of Georgia as a scholarshiped athlete. While at Georgia Nanci was a two time All-American. Following college she pursued a professional career in golf on the Futures tour where she won 3 tournaments and was Player of the Year in 1993. The pinnacle of Nanci's career took place on the LPGA Tour. Nanci played 14 years on the LPGA Tour with two runner-up finishes and one major championship (1995 Nabisco Dinah Shore Championship) credited to her resume.
 
Jen Hanna – Head Women’s Golf Coach, Furman University

On July 23, 2005, Furman University director of athletics Dr. Gary Clark announced the hiring of Lady Paladin golf alumna Jen Hanna (`98) as the fifth head coach in the history of the Furman women's golf program.
A Former LPGA Tour player, Hanna in her lone season on the Futures Tour accumulated seven top 10 showings and placed 13th on the money list with a top finish of second. In six years as an LPGA competitor, Hanna posted a career-low 63 during the opening round of the 2001 Welch's/Circle K Championship and posted a career-best finish of eighth at the 2000 Subaru Memorial of Naples and the 2000 Firstar LPGA Classic. Her career earnings stand at more than $176,000, and she has three LPGA top 10 finishes to her credit.
In addition to her playing career, Hanna made a name for herself as a volunteer with the LPGA/USGA Girls Club, and in 2002 was named official spokeswoman. Since then, she has conducted more than 30 clinics for girls between the ages of seven and 17 at various tour stops throughout the United States. Due in part to her efforts with the Girl's Club, Hanna was the recipient of the 2003 LPGA Budget Service Award.
 
Angie Ridgeway – Head Women's Golf Coach, Wofford College

Head women'’s golf coach Angie Ridgeway has guided the Terriers to unprecedented heights since arriving at Wofford in July 2004. The former LPGA player was originally tabbed as the associate director of golf before being named the women’s head coach during the summer of 2005. A 12-year veteran of the LPGA Tour, she played in over 190 events and six U.S. Opens. Her most successful year came in 1992 when she tallied $84,396 en route to over $300,000 in career earnings.
She also is a Class A-2 member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division.
 
Monica Franklin

Monica was introduced to golf as a youngster by her grandfather. She played amateur golf in Greenville and won four club championships at The Cliffs Valley, 1996, 1999, 2001 and 2002. After a successful career with Wilson Sporting Goods for ten years, she was inspired to change careers through her association with a local women's golf network, PBGN. As a board member and president of PBGN she successfully conducted junior girls' clinics and clinics for the membership.
She was an assistant golf professional at Kenmure Country Club in Flat Rock, NC before joining Verdae Greens golf staff in 2008. She enjoys teaching and encouraging players of all levels. She is a PGA apprentice in the PGA/PGM education program.
 
Kevin Dehlinger, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Furman University

Kevin Dehlinger has been a Class A PGA Professional for 8 years and has been a golf professional for 13 years. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University’s Professional Golf Management program. Kevin has taken part in many youth organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Danville, Virginia First Tee charity organization that introduced golf to youths. Kevin is an accomplished player that brings his knowledge of several different areas of the golf industry to the table.
 
Todd Satterfield – Men's Golf Coach, Furman University

Todd Satterfield is in his 12th year at the helm of the Paladin program, and is steering the Furman golfers toward a role as annual contenders for the Southern Conference Title and postseason action.