Meet the Pros

Greg Nichols

General Manager & Director of Golf

Greg has been in the golf business since 1976, serving at Honolulu C.C. and Waialae CC prior to coming on board with Ko Olina in 2002. Greg has won numerous awards with the Aloha Section PGA, including Golf Professional of the year, President’s Award for Promotion of the Game, Junior Golf Leader, Bill Strausbaugh, Professional Development and Merchandiser of the Year.

Birthplace: Washington, DC

Hobbies: All sports, travel, reading, cooking, history

Personal: Lived in Hawaii since 1971, married since 1983, two daughters and one grandson

Kevin Shimomura

Director of Player Development

Kevin grew up around competitive golf, where he developed a passion for the game. He joined the team in 2010 and now the Director of Player Development where he leads lessons to help golfers of all ages and levels reach their goals. Throughout his career he has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades, including, PGA Class ‘A’ Professional, Golf Digest “Best Teachers in America Under 40“, “Best Teachers in Your State”, 2014 Aloha Section PGA Player of the Year and many more.

Birthplace: Maui, HI

Hobbies: Golf, Fishing and watching TV

Personal: Moved to Oahu in 2010 

Joe Pack

Head Golf Professional

With over a decade of experience in the US Freestyle Ski Team, Joe competed in 40+ World Cup events and earned a Silver Medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. After retiring in 2006, he shifted his focused to golf, eventually becoming Head Golf Professional at Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii, where he gained over 15 years of experience in the golf industry.

Birthplace: Park City, UT

Hobbies: Enjoys casual rounds of golf, surfing, and family time.

Personal: Class “A” PGA Professional, Awarded “2016 Manager Of The Year” at Turtle Bay Resort

Eric Miller

First Assistant Professional

Since 2011, Eric has been a part of the golf industry, with a lifelong passion for the game. He previously served as Assistant Professional at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, where he played a key role in supporting the Army Navy win the NOVA “A” team Championship in 2023 – an achievement that had not happened in 33 years!

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA

Hobbies: Loves going to the beach, hiking, and relaxing in the company of his wife, and English Bulldog, Fancy.

Personal: Moved to Hawaii in 2024. Certified PGA Class “A” Professional in Golf Operations, Teaching & Coaching, and Player Development

Katie Manlolo

Teaching Professional

Katie played in 3 NAIA National Championships during her years in College, which was the beggining of her golf career. She joined the team in 2016 and earned her PGA Class A Certification and the official title of Head Golf Professional in 2018. She is TPI golf 1&2, US Kids level 1&2 certified and an official program provider for Els on Autism golf.

Birthplace: Rome, GA

Kamai Lucas

Assistant Professional

The first time Kamai picked up a club was when his grandfather introduced him to the game at 16 years old. He loved the competitive aspect and joined the High School golf team. After working with Kelvin Miyahira, it opened his eyes to the teaching aspect of golf. Kamai joined the team in 2016 and leads private and junior group lessons offered at KOGC.

Birthplace: Hawi, HI

Hobbies: All kinds of sports, watching the comedy show “The Office”

Personal: Father of 2 and enjoys teaching his eldest son golf on his days off