The Course

The Golf Team

• Mark Vanbuskirk

  Mark Vanbuskirk

  Born and raised in Livermore, Mark’s interest in golf started during High School while working in a small golf retail shop in town. In 2006 his journey with The Course at Wente Vineyards began working as part of the outside staff team. His interest and dedication in golf grew since working at Wente. He is currently enrolled in the PGA apprenticeship and is working towards becoming a Class A PGA Golf professional. Mark lives with his wife, Tess and his daughter, Ava.

• Troy Cole

  Troy Cole

  Troy’s interest started around age 10 when his father started to play golf again. Golf was not available as a team sport at the schools that Troy attended. Instead, his practice was done at home. He would hit a 5 gallon bucket of used golf balls into a field across from the house and then pick them up. Many evenings were spent repeating this until Troy felt he achieved his goal for the practice session. Troy’s passion for the game led him to work and instruct in public and private courses throughout the country. His last stop before joining The Course at Wente Vineyards was Stonewall Golf Club in Virginia, a top rated course in the region. Troy and his wife, Kristi, reside in San Jose, CA.

• Cody Price

  Cody Price

  Cody brings over ten years of golf course experience to his position. Prior to his current role, Cody spent five years at North Ranch Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA where he began as an intern before he became the Assistant Superintendent. He grew up playing golf and working at San Juan Golf & Country Club in his hometown of Friday Harbor, WA. Cody holds a BS in Business Administration from California Lutheran University, and a Turfgrass Management Certificate from Penn State University.