Interim Director/Golf Services Manager
Ashley Dewling
Ashley Dewling joined the Oakland University Golf and Learning Center staff in March of 2014. She is a 2010 graduate of the Michigan State University School of Hospitality Business. While a student at Michigan State, Ashley competed on the Women's Golf Team (2005 - 2010) that won a Big Ten Championship Title in 2007.
In 2010, Ashley attended and graduated from Disney University, with a concentration in Disney Hospitality. After graduation, she spent four years as a Cast Member (Golf and Club Operations) at Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Florida, and two golf seasons at the Detroit Golf Club, Detroit Michigan, as an Assistant Golf Professional.
Ashley serves as the Golf Services Manager at Oakland University Golf and Learning Center. Ashley’s background in golf and hospitality management will add value to the affiliate and guest experience at the Golf and Learning Center.
Ashley may be contacted by email dewling@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-8373.
Head Golf Professional
Rick Howles
Rick Howles joined Oakland University Golf and Learning Center in January of 2024. He graduated from Oakland University with a degree in Business Management. Rick has been a member of the PGA for the last 26 years. Rick has 25+ years of experience managing private/semi-private golf operations to include Wabeek Country Club, Atlas Valley Golf Club while assisting at The Wyndgate and Indianwood Golf & Country Club.
He was selected to the All-State Golf Team by the Michigan High School Athletic Association in 1986. He was a Gold Scholarship Recipient of Oakland University from 1990-1993 and a winner of 4 Collegiate Tournaments from 1990-1993. Rick was voted Most Valuable Player of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 1992 and elected into the Professional Golfers Association of America in 1997. He qualified and competed in the Michigan Open Championship in 2009 and 2014. In 2022, he became a member of the PGA of America Quarter Century Club.
Rick may be contacted by email howles@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6306.
Golf Operations Manager
Kelli Trolla
Kelli Trolla joined the Oakland University Golf and Learning Center in March of 2015, as an OU student employee. She graduated from Oakland in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Wellness and Health Promotion. What better way to promote wellness and health than through a round of golf! Through the years, she has become a favorite of the OU Golf and Learning Center affiliates.
Kelli may be contacted by email kemcdonald@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6316.
Head Golf Courses Superintendent
Tom Schall
Tom Schall started in January 2003 as superintendent of both courses at Oakland University's Golf and Learning Center. He comes from Club Corporation of America where he was employed as one of their top agronomists. Most recently, he was assigned to the River Creek Club in Leesburg, Virginia, and prior to that, he managed the 36-hole Oak Pointe Country Club golf property in Brighton, Michigan.
Schall has golf course experience dating back to 1979, which includes experiences at both Oakland Hills and Dearborn Country Club. He is a graduate of the Golf Turf Management Program at Michigan State University and has been a certified golf course superintendent since 1995.
Golf Courses Assistant Superintendent
Connor McBride
Connor McBride joined Oakland University Golf and Learning Center in January of 2024. Connor grew up in Rochester and spent 10 years working as a caddy and on the golf operations staff at Great Oaks Country Club. After this, he spent a season working on the grounds crew at Bloomfield Hills Country Club before enrolling in Michigan State University's Turfgrass Management Program. During Connor's time at MSU, he completed internships at Desert Mountain Club and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Before coming to OU, Connor spent the last year working as an Assistant Superintendent at Medinah Country Club outside of Chicago.
Connor may be contacted by email connormcbride@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6324.
Golf Courses Assistant Superintendent
Jack Prince
Jack Prince joined Oakland University Golf and Learning Center in January of 2024. Jack has been working on golf courses since 2017. He was most recently an Assistant Superintendent at Oakland Hills Country Club. Jack has a bachelors degree in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University and is currently enrolled in his last semester at Penn State World Campus earning a certificate in Turfgrass Management.
Jack may be contacted by email jackprince@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6166.
Business Office Staff:
Office Assistant
Spencer Kelly
Spencer Kelly joined Oakland University Golf and Learning Center in February of 2024. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Oakland University with a degree in Accounting in April of 2023. Prior to graduating, Spencer completed an internship while studying in Barcelona. Prior to attending OU ,he founded and operated The Expedition Soap Company, since 2016. He gained his customer service experience while attending hundreds of craft shows and developed his skills as a bookkeeper.
Spencer may be contacted by email spencerkelly@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6303.
Business Manager
Judy Dorchock
Judy Dorchock has been with Oakland University since 2006. She started as a senior accountant in Oakland's Accounting Office and became the business manager of the Golf and Learning Center in January 2018. Judy has a bachelor’s in Accounting. Her previous experience includes working at Oakland’s central accounting, as well as in the automotive industry. Judy is involved in budget preparation and analysis, and the day-to-day business operations of the Golf and Learning Center.
Judy may be contacted by email dorchock@halfpricehour.com or call (248) 364-6305.