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Greg Helmkamp
Head Golf Professional
PGA Head Golf Professional, Greg Helmkamp is in his 4th year at South Bend Country Club. Originally from Fort Wayne, IN Greg has been a Class A PGA member since 2012. One of Greg's many passions as a golf professional is tournament operations and his experience in his young career includes being part of the 2019 U.S. Senior Open, held at the Warren Golf Course, where Greg had the opportunity to caddie for the legendary Tom Watson. He was also the tournament director for the 2021 Four Winds Invitational held at South Bend Country Club. This desire to be part of tournament golf is a huge positive for South Bend Country Club members, as they enjoy a diverse mix of competitive and fun tournaments held throughout the year.
Greg's biggest accomplishment is fathering his 3 beautiful children, alongside his wife Katrina. When he is not fulfilling his responsibility has a golf professional, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and catching a Notre Dame football game in the fall.
(574) 282-2527 ext. 2
greg@southbendcc.com
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Nick Nate
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendent Nick Nate has been married to his amazing wife Laura for 12 years and they have two beautiful daughters Katelyn and Ashley. Katelyn is 11 years old, and Ashley is 9 years old. Over his 25 years in the golf industry Nick has been a part of 8 major championships and over 10 PGA tour events. Along with tournaments Nick has worked on the Old Course at St. Andrews and Medinah Country Club. He has always had a passion for the game of golf and loves traveling and playing great golf courses whenever possible. Nick grew up in the South Bend area and went to school at IUSB for business before moving away to attend Rutgers University for Agronomy. Nick has always had a true passion for golf course architecture and one of the many reasons why he loves South Bend Country Club.
(574) 282-2527 ext. 7
nnate@southbendcc.com
Greg Helmkamp
Head Golf Professional
PGA Head Golf Professional, Greg Helmkamp is in his 4th year at South Bend Country Club. Originally from Fort Wayne, IN Greg has been a Class A PGA member since 2012. One of Greg's many passions as a golf professional is tournament operations and his experience in his young career includes being part of the 2019 U.S. Senior Open, held at the Warren Golf Course, where Greg had the opportunity to caddie for the legendary Tom Watson. He was also the tournament director for the 2021 Four Winds Invitational held at South Bend Country Club. This desire to be part of tournament golf is a huge positive for South Bend Country Club members, as they enjoy a diverse mix of competitive and fun tournaments held throughout the year.
Greg's biggest accomplishment is fathering his 3 beautiful children, alongside his wife Katrina. When he is not fulfilling his responsibility has a golf professional, Greg enjoys spending time with his family and catching a Notre Dame football game in the fall.
(574) 282-2527 ext. 2
greg@southbendcc.com
Nick Nate
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendent Nick Nate has been married to his amazing wife Laura for 12 years and they have two beautiful daughters Katelyn and Ashley. Katelyn is 11 years old, and Ashley is 9 years old. Over his 25 years in the golf industry Nick has been a part of 8 major championships and over 10 PGA tour events. Along with tournaments Nick has worked on the Old Course at St. Andrews and Medinah Country Club. He has always had a passion for the game of golf and loves traveling and playing great golf courses whenever possible. Nick grew up in the South Bend area and went to school at IUSB for business before moving away to attend Rutgers University for Agronomy. Nick has always had a true passion for golf course architecture and one of the many reasons why he loves South Bend Country Club.
(574) 282-2527 ext. 7
nnate@southbendcc.com
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Anthony Kleva
Director of Outside Services & Golf Shop Assistant
Anthony is a graduate of Butler University and is finishing up his first full season at South Bend Country Club. When Anthony is not at the Country Club he enjoys attending and Chicago sporting events and a little time on the ice playing hockey.
anthony@southbendcc.com
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Kailey Harnish
Dining Room Manager
Kailey is in her second season at South Bend Country Club and enjoys her role in overseeing all dining room staff. Her favorite aspect of the job is the daily interactions and the relationships built with all South Bend Country Club members. In her spare time she enjoys rooting on the Irish!
kailey@southbendcc.com