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Arrowood Golf Course
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Meet The Arrowood Team

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Meet The Arrowood Staff

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We are blessed with a family of individuals dedicated to promoting our culture of community and excellence. Everyone from our Maintenance, Golf Operations, and Food and Beverage teams have one common purpose: to provide a memorable experience to bring our guests back time after time.

Nikki Prichard, PGA

General Manager
nprichard@arrowoodgolf.com

Nikki has been playing golf since she was 11 years old, starting off driving around in the golf cart with her dad and grandpa on family vacations. When she was in her sophomore year of high school, she was offered a full ride to the University of Nevada, Reno, where she competed for all four years. After graduating, Nikki moved to Oceanside, a place near and dear to her heart, to pursue her dream of working in the golf industry. Starting out in the golf shop in 2015, she worked her way to becoming Assistant General Manager in 2021. She currently serves on the San Diego Chapter PGA Board of Directors and hopes to expand her knowledge with PGA continued education. You can spot Nikki and her 4-legged Assistant, Hogan cruising the course!

Greg Botti

Director of Business Development
gbotti@arrowoodgolf.com

From the bent grass greens of the east coast to the ryegrass and zoysia found in the fairways here out west, Greg has over 30 years’ experience in the golf industry. Dating back to his college days as a Caddie Master and cart attendant, his travels have included managerial positions at top golfing resorts as well as stints as an instructor, tournament savant and as a club fitter for some of the industry’s top golf club manufacturers. Over this time, Greg has conversed with thousands of golfers on a myriad of topics involving all things golf and has even written a thing or two on the subject.

Now proudly residing in Oceanside with his wife Kim, Greg has served as Arrowood’s proverbial Utility Club since 2014.

Aaron Castillo, PGA

Director of Golf
acastillo@arrowoodgolf.com

Aaron grew up in Ventura county where he was handed down the passion for golf from his grandpa who cut down clubs for him to use when he was very young. Aaron’s passion for the game grew and grew and he came to Arrowood having spent 15+ yrs in the retail management field, learning the ins and outs of the customer service industry. Now merging past experience with his current passion, Aaron has fully immersed himself in his new career and is a proud Class-A PGA member. Aaron is married to his wife Genavieve and they are local in the Oceanside community.

Leilani Santos

Director of Administration
lsantos@arrowoodgolf.com

Leilani grew up in the Bay Area with a curiosity for people and how they work together, originally dreaming of becoming an anthropologist. That curiosity led her to UCLA, where she earned a degree in Anthropology—an education that would ultimately shape her career in an unexpected but fitting way.

After graduating, Leilani built a career in Human Resources, discovering that the principles she studied—human behavior, culture, and communication—translated naturally into supporting teams and organizations. Over time, her role expanded into finance, where she developed a strong foundation in budgeting, payroll, and strategic planning, blending people-focused leadership with financial stewardship.

In 2020, Leilani joined Arrowood Golf Course, where she now serves as Director of Administration, overseeing Finance and Human Resources. She works closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to support the club’s operations, financial health, and team development.

Leilani currently serves as the San Diego LAN Leader for the CMAA Golden State Chapter and is actively involved in professional development within the club management industry. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her dogs and cat, who keep her life full, grounded, and occasionally chaotic in the best way.

Kellie Cantrell

Director of Events & Sales
kcantrell@arrowoodgolf.com

Kellie brings 23 years of expertise in event planning and marketing, combining her experience in crafting VIP casino events with her leadership as Executive Director of the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, where she managed an event welcoming 30,000 attendees and 200 vendors. In 2024, Kellie joined the Arrowood team with a heartfelt passion for expanding its presence in the wedding industry.

Known for her love of seamless event execution and meticulous attention to detail, Kellie is dedicated to ensuring every aspect of your wedding is flawlessly organized, leaving you free to savor every moment of your special day.

Outside of work, Kellie has been happily married for 32 years and is a proud mom of two. When she’s not planning events, she enjoys cake decorating, crafting, and bringing creativity to life—both at home and in her work!

Patrick Gorman

First Assistant Golf Professional
PGA Associate
pgorman@arrowoodgolf.com

Golf has been a part of Patrick’s life since he was 5 years old. He played golf competitively and won events in all Junior, High school, and Collegiate level tournaments. Then continued working in all golf departments throughout his career in the industry. He started in the cart barn, then moved into the pro shop, and now currently managing all outside services while helping instruct with our Arrowood Academy. While he works full time, he still attends school part time, and is going through the process to become a PGA member. He has been a part of the Arrowood family since 2018 and is very proud to call Arrowood his home while starting his PGA career.

Kate Alter

Golf Shop Manager/ Merchandiser/Buyer
kalter@arrowoodgolf.com

Kate hails from Metro Detroit, Michigan and has worked in the golf industry for over 10 years. She joined the Arrowood team in 2020 after she and her husband, a Naval Corpsman, moved aboard Camp Pendleton. She has been a member of the Association of Golf Merchandisers since 2014 and became a Certified Retail Manager in 2023, further growing her knowledge and experience in golf merchandising through the association. Kate’s passion for fashion and knowledge of the industry have helped Arrowood rebrand its Golf Shop into what you know and love today. She can often be found in the shop working on merchandise displays, occasionally with the help of her daughter, Gigi!

Vanessa Mendez

Marketing Manager
vmendez@arrowoodgolf.com

Vanessa was born and raised in North County San Diego before venturing to Iowa for college in search of a change of pace and a new perspective.


With nearly a decade of marketing experience, Vanessa has always loved marrying storytelling with communities to create meaningful experiences and authentic connections. At Arrowood, she oversees marketing, branding, social media, and guest engagement. You can often find her—camera in hand—capturing the moments, people, and experiences that make Arrowood special and looking for new ways to elevate the guest experience.


Passionate about creativity and always looking for the next opportunity to grow, Vanessa is constantly striving to enhance, evolve, and excel in everything she does.

Colby Evans

Assistant Golf Professional
PGA Associate
cevans@arrowoodgolf.com

Colby has been part of the Arrowood family since 2022. His golf journey started soon after moving to San Diego from the central valley, around the same time as joining the Arrowood team. Starting in the cart barn, his love for the golf scene and improving as a player lead to career advancements into the golf shop and into his current role as the outside service leader, overseeing the cart barn and driving range. Taking inspiration from past sports, Colby is fully committed to growing his golf and PGA role at Arrowood.

Matai Lundy

Executive Chef
mlundy@arrowoodgolf.com

I’ve lived and grew up in Oceanside all my life. I found my passion for cooking in the beginning of 2021. I worked my way up the ladder and am now Head Chef at Arrowood Golf Course / Fairway’s . I love cooking for events like weddings and table dinners to showcase what I have learned and my creativity behind dishes. Extremely thankful for Arrowood making my passion for cooking fun.

Mike Duncan

Director of Group Golf Sales
PGA Associate
mduncan@arrowoodgolf.com

Meet Mike Duncan. Mike is our Director of Golf Sales and has been with us since January, 2018. Prior to that, Mike was a member. His love for golf, and 30+ year management experience, makes him a great asset to our team. Mike has been TPI Certified since 2017 and currently working toward his PGA credentials. He is a local resident here in the Arrowood Community. Him and his wife, Heather, have a blended family with 5 beautiful children. Mike is passionate about golf and our Oceanside community. If there is a question about tournaments and membership, Mike is the guy.

Will Thomas

Food & Beverage Operations Manager
wthomas@arrowoodgolf.com

Born and raised in New Hampshire, spent most of my childhood playing school yard pick up games with my friends; baseball, basketball, football, kickball etc. It wasn’t until high school I started to play golf, after visiting my grandfather in Florida for Christmas. He took me out golfing for my first time and let me hit the ball a couple times, instantly fell in love with the game of golf. Upon returning from the vacation I immediately signed up for the high school golf team, played all throughout high school. After high school I took some time away from golf, started working full time and trying out other hobbies. After a few years around age 23 I picked up the clubs again and really began to rediscover my passion for golf. At age 26 I made the big decision to move to California with the support of my family and friends to pursue a career in golf. Once in California I attended Golf Academy of America in Carlsbad. I had so much fun at the school learning all the ins and outs of the golf industry. Upon graduation I started my career in golf with Arrowood Golf Course starting out as a food & beverage attendant while also working a couple of shifts in outside service. As I began to work in food & beverage and progress, I started to discover a passion for cooking and the service that comes with it. I have been blessed to work with Arrowood growing my knowledge of the golf industry. While discovering new passions along the way.

Testimonials

"My experience with Aaron, Colby, Patrick, Don, Ken, Bill and Henry have always treated me with respect and makes me feel like I belong to a country club without the investment cost of joining a club. What Kate has done with our pro shop is amazing and to win another national award is truly remarkable. A classy lady who can select the "best in class" attire for our pro shop. The leadership team is lucky they have these team members as they are the 1st customer facing Arrowood has with the customers. A job well done. John Murphy."
03/26/2026
"Arrowood is my favorite course in SD and Riverside County. I really enjoy this course."
"It was our first visit to the course as my 15 year old son is going to be playing in a tournament there later this month so we thought it best he play the course prior to the tournament. We played both Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning and enjoyed both rounds. I really liked the entire ambiance of the entire facility, i.e. the restaurant, practice facility, separate bar near the practice area, etc. I knew I'd like the place the second I walked up and saw the layout! The staff was also very good and helpful."
"It was an outstanding experience... Course was in great shape, everyone was very friendly. Only way it could have been better was if I played better!"
"...There is NOTHING I would like to see you improve. The golf course, atmosphere and offerings are superb. I LOVE THE COURSE, YOUR FACILITY, YOUR STAFF, AND ESPECIALLY THE ATMOSPHERE AND FLIGHT DECK, VERY COOL!! My group drives from Long Beach to play there every other week. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO AND PROVIDE US, ARROWOOD IS TOP 2 PUBLIC COURSES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUPERB!!!"
"Hi Tom: I don’t write reviews or send email thank you’s very often. But you and your team simply deserve one. Thank you for your excellent, friendly, kind, efficient staff and for the experience at Arrowood. I was done with golf after years of poor play, slow play, unfriendly employees (too many disliked course Marshalls) and absurd prices. The pandemic hit and, like many others, I rediscovered the game. I forgot how good it felt to breathe fresh air, meet new golfers, hit a few fabulous shots and smile at being tired after a fine day in the sun. But Arrowood takes that experience a step further. I appreciate that you treat a single golfer as a valued guest. I cannot recall any other pro shop check in being more welcoming or efficient. The course condition is very good and your multiple tee options make it entirely possible to experience a vastly different round whenever you want to. Your prices are more than fair. I really enjoy the breakfast burritos! All of this is possible, I know, because you have recruited and retain an excellent team. It’s obvious to me you understand that’s the only way to get a superior product to your customer. Great job, Tom. Happy New Year. I’ll be out to Arrowwood again soon."
"Tom, as I read your letter I am moved by the spirit of your enthusiasm for the game. Arrowood has been a favorite golf course of mine (and my group) for maybe 19 years now, even though we are in Costa Mesa. Senior ladies, we all have a great time there, enjoying the course and the friendliness of staff, especially your lovely GM. In the last couple of years I have watched with interest how you have developed all the parts. From the restaurant to now the Flight Deck. A group of us are looking forward to arriving the night before, enjoying the flight deck AND doing Trivia Night. Then following it up with golf and a nice lunch. Thank you for setting an example of how much fun you can offer at a golf course. Yes, it’s all about fun with friends!!"
"Had a fantastic day! The entire staff was very friendly, the layout and conditions were great, and pace of play was quick, which was very enjoyable. I’m spreading the word about this course and looking forward to bringing the wife and friends for golf and dinner. Thank you!"