OXFORD​GOLFACADEMY

Chad is the owner and head PGA Professional at Oxford Golf Academy. A 2009 graduate of Campbell University’s PGA Golf Management Program, Chad discovered his passion for teaching early in his career, and it quickly became the foundation of his work as a PGA Professional. He began playing golf at just 3 years old in Rochester, NY, where he was mentored by his parents and coaches. Chad excelled in junior golf and played varsity on his high school team starting in 7th grade.

At Oxford Golf Academy, Chad focuses on providing introductory lessons, ensuring that each student is paired with the best instructor to fit their learning style and goals. As the Academy’s lead club fitter, he brings 18 years of experience in club fitting and teaching, helping players of all skill levels improve their game. Chad is also an expert in golf club building and repair, a skill that began with his father at the age of 10.

Ready to take your game to the next level? Schedule your first lesson with Chad if you would like to be paired with the best instructor for you!

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By the time he was old enough to walk, BIlly Speckman was playing golf. His obsession only grew when his family moved from a suburb of Philadelphia to Jacksonville—directly across the street from a par 3 course. In his teens, Billy established himself as one of the top players in Northeast Florida where he competed (and defeated) future PGA Tour players like David Duval, winner of The Open Championship. After college, Billy worked as an assistant golf pro at private courses around the state and played on the Gold Coast Mini-Tour. He has been with Oxford Golf Academy since its inception, sharing his decades of experience and expertise with golfers of all ages and skill levels while inspiring them to appreciate the game that has given him so much.
 
Billy is the founder and chief encouragement officer for Positive Elite Golf or PEG, named for his late mother. He and his wife Jennifer live in The Villages of Charlotte with their fur babies Chuck, Bandit, and Buford.

George began his golf career as a PGA Assistant Golf Professional working for Club Corp at the Chuck Corica Golf Complex in Alameda CA. After a year and a half, he was transferred to Harding Park in San Francisco CA. After 3 years at Harding Park, he resigned to return to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to care for his elderly parents.
 
After his parents passing George relocated to Park City, Utah to work in both the ski and golf industries. He spent 12 Years as a ski instructor at Deer Valley Resort and the first 7 years as the Assistant Manager and 1st Assistant Golf Professional at the Homestead Golf Resort in Midway, Utah. During this time, besides helping manage the daily operations of the golf course, he was also the Head Instructor teaching adult and junior private and group lessons, corporate golf clinics at the resort and running the Wasatch County Jr Golf Camps. After 7 years George retired from the resort and took a full time teaching positional at Fore Lakes GC in Salt Lake City.
 
In 2018 George and his wife moved to Uxbridge MA. George spent four seasons working at Blackstone National Golf Academy working for Bob Bruso the Head PGA teaching professional. While at Blackstone George taught private and semi-private lessons of all levels and assisted Bob with the Junior and Women’s group programs. George’s lessons always emphasize strong fundamentals and are individually tailored taking into consideration age and physical limitations.
 
George and his wife relocated to Lady Lake FL in 2022 and on a letter of recommendation from Bob Bruso was hired by Chad Orbaker to join his staff at the Oxford Golf Academy. George teaches part time at Oxford and also works as a club fitter for XXIO golf clubs. George really enjoys teaching at Oxford and is available all year for golf lessons.
 
Besides working as a golf instructor George is a Rhythm and Blues vocalist and saxophonist who was inducted into the Connecticut Blues Hall of Fame in 2018. He still performs concerts and club dates so watch for the George T Gregory Band in your area.

Nikki might look familiar to some, she was in the hospitality industry for 15 years in the Villages before joining the O.G.A. team. 
Nikki has golf in her DNA, her father was a PGA Pro! She finally decided to take up the game after working with Chad & Billy. 
"They inspired me! How could I spend so much time with these guys & not take lessons! I'm sure my dad is smiling down on me." 

Nikki has a Love for vintage PYREX and mid-century modern decor. Her pyrex collection started when she was at a yard sale and spotted the bowl her grandmother always used when they make cookies. 

Cherish those who have touched you & live a life so others will cherish you too.

Rick was a late bloomer to golf, he started playing at 40 years young. Rick has spent 46 years playing, coaching, and teaching volleyball. His love of competition and helping others led him to want to help others with their golf game.       
 
Rick recieved his golf teaching certificate and taught at Shawnee golf course in his hometown of Louisville ,Ky until moving to The Villages in 2012. He worked at the Sarasota Custom Club Shop for 8 years and was referred to as The Putter Guy. 
 
Rick is giving full swing lessons to experienced and beginner golfers. He gives putter fittings and 3 putting clinics, his putting clinics start with DISTANCE CONTROL, then moving to fitting the client to their putter, creating a REPEATABLE STROKE, finishing with GREEN READING and PUTTING STRATEGIES.

Life Member PGA of America
Celebrating 50 years as Golf Professional
Connecticut Sr Open Champion
Ben Hogan & Nike Tour player
Holder 5 Course scoring records
Qaulified Finalist Michelin National Long Drive Championship (342 yds)
Winner of over 100 regional professional tournaments
Owner operator of The Pro Golf Academy (35 years)
Conducted over 75k golf lessons
Inventor of the Hand and Eye Coordination Method
Celebrity students include:
Jim Calhoun
UConn Basketball coach
Ellis Burks Center Fielder
Boston Red Sox
Donnie Marshall
NBA Basketball Player
Garrett Brown
NFL Player
KC Chief
San Diego Chargers
Plus More 

One early winter morning when Paul was in 8 th grade, he was traveling to hockey practice when his
father asked him if he had thought about what he wanted to do when he grew up. Paul responded “dad,
I want to be a golf professional”. In 1989 Paul started a golf class at the college he was attending. One
year later he was teaching, playing and mentoring in the Rockefeller resort town of Woodstock,
Vermont. Residents like Michael J. Fox, Charles Bronson and future major champion and the next
Ryder Cup Captain young Keegan Bradley were part of Paul’s normal daily life.
After a few experiences like teaching under the tutelage of the #1 rated instructor in the world in
Scottsdale, AZ, and at the same time, running two golf businesses, Paul realized he was also
interested in budgeting, expenses such as food costs, and learning best cultural practices within the
golf industry. This would be his next adventure. Paul moved to Naples, Florida and quickly climbed the
ladder in the area. Paul hung up his clubs, put on a suitcoat and joined many community Board of
Directors around the area, while being a general manager of a private club in downtown Naples.
On top of the responsibilities that Paul already had, he was also asked to take on a new venture in his
home state of Vermont. With Paul’s experience he was able to take on such a significant job of
managing a failing golf course. He did this by rebuilding the conditions of the course, finding loopholes
with land deeds and ownership rights as well as constructed a plan to sell the golf course to an investor.
In the town of Randolph, VT, the golf course was the only main form of recreation. Paul knew how
important recreation like this is to such a small town known for not having a traffic light and where
everyone knew each other by name and address.
During this time, Paul and his wife Cathy still lived in Naples and would travel up from there or down
from Vermont to visit Paul’s parents in The Villages. They both knew instantly where their last move
would eventually be. After a few years, Paul and Cathy did in fact move to the Villages and have loved
every minute of it. If you do not see Paul here at the Oxford Golf Academy teaching or assisting in the
golf shop for Chad and Nikki, you will see him and Cathy playing multiple rounds of golf daily in The
Villages.
Paul passed his players ability test on his first try, was in the top 3% of his class in PGA school #1 and
has achieved chapter awards such as: Merchandiser of the year, Junior Golf Leader of the year and
Teacher of the year. Paul also has experience in real estate investment, vehicle appraisals and buying
for a large Toyota dealership. Paul enjoys cooking, nightly entertainment at the The Villages squares
and having both funny and entertaining conversations with his two granddaughters.
Paul is well diverse and ready to assist you here at The Oxford Golf Academy!!

Phillip Jaffe, declared professional status in May of 1988 and began his professional competitive and teaching career.
Phil became a PGA Class “A" Member in 1996 in Orlando and is a 28 year Member of the North Florida PGA Section.
 
An avid golfer, he is passionate about teaching, playing and enjoys the tournament atmosphere and the camaraderie of competition.
 
In 1999, Phil initiated a new start-up golf business, Professional Golf Guides of Orlando.  A service that provided personalized playing lessons, helping golfers with their golf course management and fine tuning their technique.
 
In 2012, Phil proudly designed and patented the Palmbird Putter Grip and introduced it at the 2014 PGA Show in Orlando.
 
Phil has a unique ability to relate to golfers of all playing abilities.  He has a keen eye for both body and swing mechanics and an insightful ability to evaluate, communicate and demonstrate corrective methods to improve their skills.
 
“I look forward to meeting you and working with you to improve your game.”
 
Phillip A. Jaffe, PGA