A fun social hub and one-of-a-kind sports and entertainment venue, The Yards is the place to enjoy an exciting day on the course or out on the courts. Afterwards, relax and enjoy a cold beverage on the Patio Pavilion while watching for hole-in-ones on the Backyard. This hot spot is home to the only 12-Hole course in NE Florida and features its well named Par 3 "Beer Loop". Not a golfer? Book and throw the party of the year at the Yards Patio Pavilion or pick up the fastest growing sport of Pickleball at the brand-new purple, prestige Pickle Garden.

THE TEAM

Dave Miller

CEO

Landon Arnold

CFO

Mike Miles

General Manager

Mike is a California native who attended Cal State – Long Beach on a golf scholarship. He played professional golf for 10 years, including on the PGA Tour, before getting involved in the business side of golf. Mike left California for the East Coast, specifically to help the owner create and carry out the vision of The Yards.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT PVB (OTHER THAN THE YARDS)?

Ponte Vedra Beach is filled with vibrant, active people that come from amazing and varied backgrounds that all share a mutual love for community and fun.

FAVE FOOD:

REAL Mexican food, not yet found in North Florida.

Director of Sales & Events

Combine a Psychology major with 30 years in hospitality, and you’ll find Anna…a self-driven lover of people, always in pursuit of the happy side of life. Landing in her current role as Director of Sales & Events of one of the coolest, newest entertainment venues in North Florida is not only exciting for Anna, but also wonderfully challenging. Anna could see the vast potential of The Yards even before she joined the team. Now, the key is to let others out in the world know that The Yards is here and ready to have fun! Last but not least, as a self-proclaimed optimist, Anna also finds herself guiding, coaching, and helping her kids (20 and 22) to always strive to see the bright side of life.

WHAT IS A FUN FACT THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I’m an acrylic painter with a knack for painting pet portraits.

Anna Washington

Sales & Events Coordinator

Caroline is a proud graduate of Florida State University, where she studied Hospitality and Tourism Management. After gaining experience working with other event venues, she has found her place here at The Yards where easy living and having fun is a priority. With a passion for creating memorable experiences and a knack for detail-oriented planning, she excels in bringing events to life and ensuring client satisfaction. However, her favorite aspect of working in events is the relationships she is able to curate throughout the planning process! In her free time, Caroline enjoys romantic comedies, reading by the pool, and laughing with friends.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?

My favorite movie is Fool's Gold! Give me all the romcoms.

Caroline Clements

Director of Pickleball

Maria graduated as a Chemical Engineer of Nanotechnology and spent the next 10 years working on the professional tennis tour, traveling the world with the ATP, WTA, and Grand Slam tournaments, enjoying the life on tour and of professional tennis. Then, she discovered her new passion, pickleball, and has been obsessed ever since!

Living in Sawgrass, Maria traded her hotel and airline miles for a short bike ride to the best workplace, The Yards, and is loving it! Her goldendoodle, Rio, loves it even more.

Real tennis fans will recognize her celebrity husband, who umpired the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals, among many other big events. He currently works for the ATP Tour in PVB.

FAVORITE ATHLETE:

Rafa Nadal

Maria Nili

Director of Marketing & Membership

A University of Florida graduate, Avery has been immersed in the hospitality industry since the age of 16. Avery’s focus is on managing and elevating our brand, ensuring it remains impactful and relevant, as well as sharing our awesome membership options with the community. She thrives on creating marketing elements that connect, engage, and inspire audiences, whether that be through social media, advertising campaigns, or activations.

In her spare time, Avery enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and hanging out in the FL sunshine.

WHAT IS YOUR HIDDEN TALENT?

I have been singing ever since I was a little kid!

Avery White

Tyler English

Head of Golf Operations

Tyler has been involved in sports his entire life, whether he is playing, learning, or teaching. However, basketball has a special place in his heart, as he excelled in college and went on to play a season in England! Upon returning to the states, Tyler played for a semi-professional team in Rochester, New York. While in England, he also earned his master’s degree in Sport Management. Golf only came into his life once the pandemic hit, and basketball was taken away from him. In the summer of 2020, Tyler began working at Oak Hill Country Club, and his passion for golf began to grow. While at Oak Hill, he saw how one of the best courses in the world operated on a day-to-day basis, ran its tournaments, treated their members, and more. Tyler hopes to use his extensive experience with sports combined with his educational background to make The Yards the best golf club in North Florida!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT THE YARDS?

There's a lot to love about working at The Yards, but what I love the most is the people I work with. It really is a pleasure to come to work every day and work cohesively with people who share my passion for golf!

Director of Tennis

Rick started at the Yards in the spring of 2017. He is a certified Head Professional with the Professional Tennis Registry since 1981. Rick has traveled throughout Asia, Canada, and the United States in the 80's conducting certification workshops with the Van Der Meer Tennis University. He was Tennis Director for Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina, before moving to Jacksonville in 2004.

FAVORITE ATHLETE:

Michael Jordan

Rick Meek

Controller

Victoria has a passion for helping others to manage their financial well-being. With a strong background in business administration, customer service, and accounting, Victoria provides The Yards with professionalism, integrity, and responsibility. Originally from Colombia, she came to the US 14 years ago with her two children looking for a better future. While studying at FSCJ, she started working at the formerly known Oak Bridge Club as Golf Shop Attendant. In 2019, Victoria gained her Associate’s Degree of Arts in Accounting Technology, and in 2020 was promoted to Controller.

Whatever your sport,

Play the Yards.