Michael's passion for the game of golf started in California while playing golf at De Anza College. He attended the San Diego Golf Academy, graduating with a degree in Golf Operations and Management. He has spent time working in the both the California and Iowa Sections of the PGA, obtaining his PGA membership in 2005. Michael enjoys merchandising and retail operations, and is currently the Tournament Coordinator for Blue Top Ridge ensuring uncompromising standards, anticipating needs, and directing the Golf Operations team to assure excellence and seamless organization.

In addition to the many corporate outings and fundraisers, Michael has hosted many Iowa Section Events including the Iowa Open and Iowa Junior Open. He feels privileged to support the DAV, the National Tee Tournament and the GIVE Foundation supporting veterans and the game of golf.

Mike was named the Iowa PGA's Section award winner for Assistant of the Year in 2010 and recently accepted the Bill Strausbaugh Award in 2020. Michael has honed his teaching skills in the Riverside Performance Studio and is a very capable club fitter and instructor that will be able to help any golfer achieve their goals.

Alan Pence was just four years old when he got his first Little Tikes plastic golf clubs from his grandma. He was hooked on the game, and his passion for golf only grew from there. He played competitively in high school and was regularly among the top of his class. Alan didn't realize he could make a career in golf until three years ago when he started work at the City of Cedar Rapids golf courses. He helped organize events and honed his skills as a player. As the newest Assistant Golf Professional at Blue Top Ridge, Alan is excited to continue his career in golf. He has already started giving lessons and club fittings, helping organize events and assisting players with golf tips. "I like the fact that ultimately my job boils down to making sure others are having the best time doing the thing I love the most." One of Alan's goals is to spend a couple weeks just golfing on Scotland courses like St. Andrews (Old Course), Kingsbarns, and Royal Troon. As for Blue Top Ridge, he says, "I enjoy the front 9 here because I play better, but I love the scenic views that the back 9 offers, especially looking back down the hill from the green on hole 15."