About

Tradition's Golf and Country Club is proud to be the premier private club of the area and recently voted #1 Course! Our club is a home away from home for community leaders, educators, business owners, and residents. With local owners and more than three million in upgrades, the new club is elevating the benefits of being a member. Members can have a delicious meal in our new restaurant, socialize with friends and family on the rooftop patio, get in some practice on the redesigned range, or participate in one of our many social and golf events.

Location
Traditions Golf and Country Club is located at 350 Traditions Way, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Phone: (706) 363-9963
Our Team
Casey Haney
(General Manager)
Casey is from Conyers, GA and now resides in Winder, GA with his wife. Casey graduated with a degree in Golf Operations Management from The Golf Academy of America. For the last 20 years, Casey has experienced nearly every aspect of running a Golf Club including being a Head Golf Pro, a Membership Director, a Teaching Pro, a Food & Beverage Director, and now he sits at General Manager. In his free time, Casey enjoys spending time with his wife Katie, and their dog, Mazie. He also is a big Braves fan!
Jeff Kaneko
(Director of Instruction)
Jeff Kaneko was born in Chicago, IL, but spent his formative years in California, graduating from San Jose State University with a Business Management degree in 1985. Jeff also has a Golf Management degree from the San Diego Golf Academy in 1997, whereupon he began a 25-year teaching career, eventually landing him here in Georgia. Jeff, a PGA Member, is currently the President of the Georgia PGA Senior Division and still plays competitively on the Georgia PGA Senior Tour. Jeff lives in Athens with his wife, Dale, and has two daughters and one grandson.
Kelly Summers
(Membership Director)
Kelly was born and raised in Loganville, Georgia. She now lives in Jefferson, Georgia with her husband, Richard, and her four beautiful kids. In Kelly's spare time, she enjoys volunteering in the community, helping out with her kids' school events, and spending time with her family.
Ben Waldrip
(Head Golf Pro)
Ben has been a part of Traditions Golf and Country Club since he joined the Jackson County Golf team in high school. Ben's first job was here at TGCC as a cart attendant. Since then he has continued his career at TGCC and is now the Head Golf Professional. In Ben's spare time, he plays video games and enjoys fishing. Fun fact, Ben is a coffee connoisseur and funky sock collector!
Baylee Ockomon
(Member Relations Coordinator)
Baylee lives in Jefferson with her husband Noah and their three-year-old daughter, Rayna. In May 2023, Baylee completed her marketing degree from University of North Georgia. When she's not working, Baylee likes to stay active with her family and enjoys fashion, snowboarding, and reading.
Mark Snyder
(Superintendent)
Ross Neblett
(Assistant Superintendent)