Troy Hendricks

PGA Golf Professional
City of Wichita Golf Division Manager
P: 316.268.4653
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Troy Hendricks relocated to Wichita in 2001 to open Auburn Hills as the PGA Head Golf Professional.  Troy has been in the golf business for 34 years. He is a 32 year member of the Professional Golfers Association.  Prior to coming to Wichita he worked at facilities in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Troy has taught all age and skill levels and focuses on the enjoyment of the game, golfers success, and encouraging a positive learning experience where goals can be achieved. Troy was the Head Professional Auburn Hills for 13 years before moving into the Golf Division Manager of the Wichita Public Golf Courses in 2014. Troy is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the South Central PGA as the Vice President, the Board of the First Tee of Greater Wichita and the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame.

Shana Appelhanz

Assistant Golf Manager
P: 316.268.4645
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Shana is a native of Manhattan, KS. She attended Kansas State University and majored in Graphic Design. After moving to Kansas City, she discovered a passion for the restaurant business and event planning while working at Tomfooleries, on the Plaza, and later went on to open the Zona Rosa site. In 2004, she was named the General Manager of Red Robin in Topeka, KS, managing a staff of 85. Shana became the Food and Beverage Manager at Auburn Hills Golf Course in 2011. She developed the Weddings and Special Events business for the golf course and created a wedding venue that was desirable for brides and grooms for their special day. In 2014, Shana transferred to City Hall to coordinate marketing efforts and enhance the use of technology for the Wichita Public Golf Courses.

Rowan Cooper

Account Clerk II
P: 316.268.4653
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Rowan relocated to Wichita, KS after finishing her Master's degree at Texas A&M University in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences. During her time in school she worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Course Management and Leadership of Youth Programs. Additionally, she served as a Department Head at a summer camp where she managed a staff of 10. Rowan's passion for recreation and leisure brought her to the department to assist in office operations serving as the Golf Division's Account Clerk.