Meet Our Pros
Our Professional Staff
Our team strives to provide a wonderful golf experience to our members and guests. Excellence is one of our top priorities – that’s why we have a full staff of PGA Professionals that are here to provide a high standard of customer service and private and group instruction.
Austin Miller, PGA
Director of Golf
Austin joined Elizabeth Manor’s Team as Director of Golf in January of 2023. Austin is a PGA Class-A Member and brings a wealth of professional golf experience from some very distinguished clubs including Congaree Golf Club where Austin most recently served as the 1st Assistant Golf Professional. He also honed his service experience at other high-end clubs including Diamond Creek Golf Club, Whisper Rock Golf Club and Wade Hampton Golf Club. Austin brings a strong passion for customer service and merchandising, along with a vision to grow the game of golf.
Originally from Rossville, Indiana, Austin graduated from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois, where he was an accomplished golfer all four years. He is also recently engaged to his fiance, Caroline, enjoys playing basketball, spending time with his dog and cheering on his beloved Purdue Boilermakers.
Dave Martin, PGA
Head Professional and Membership Director
Dave has been the Head Golf Professional at Elizabeth Manor since May of 2019. He was an Assistant Professional at Elizabeth Manor from 2004 to 2011. Dave has been a Class A member of the PGA since 2013. Dave is an accomplished instructor and enjoys growing the game. Outside of work he enjoys snowboarding, and playing golf with his son.
Tim Poland, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Tim has been a member of the Williamsburg Golf Club Professional staff since 2007. He is a Quarter Century member of the PGA of America and was recently inducted into the Gloucester High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Tim is an accomplished player and instructor and has been a well known professional locally for years. Outside of golf Tim studied Karate for 11 Years and earned a 3rd degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate. He also enjoys playing guitar and bass and performing with the W Band.
Tim Doran, CGCS
Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Tim will oversee both the golf course and grounds maintenance programs. Prior to Elizabeth Manor Tim served as Golf Course Superintendent at Kingsmill Resort for 3 years as well as Princess Anne Country Club for 3 years. He has also served as Senior Assistant Superintendent at both Ballyneal Golf Club in Colorado and Moraine Country Club in Dayton, Ohio (both top 100 courses) and was a student intern at Valhalla Golf Club (another top 100 course). He has hosted 2 LPGA tournaments at Kingsmill and has volunteered at numerous USGA & PGA Championships, as well as top amateur events. Some of these include the Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship, Wells Fargo Championship, US Amateur Qualifiers, and the Crump Cup. Tim also serves on the board of both the Tidewater Turfgrass Association (TTA) and the Virginia Golf Course Superintendent’s Association (VGCSA).