Mark Ernst... Director of Golf Operations at Cross Creek Plantation since May 1996. Mark became a member of the PGA of America in 1989. As a player, he has qualified for a Nationwide Tour event and he placed in the top five in several Carolinas PGA tournaments. As an instructor, he has had the opportunity to work with all levels of golfers including a two time All American at Clemson University. Mark and his wife Melanie have two children, Drew and Austin. Drew attends Coastal Carolina University and daughter, Austin attends LSU.