Meet the Staff

Dakota Hicks, PGA, has been the General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club since 2020. Before taking on this role, he served in various positions at the club, including Cart Services, Golf Shop Supervisor, and Assistant Golf Professional.

Originally from Marlow, OK, Dakota attended Murray State College, where he was a member of the golf team and studied business. His passion for the game ultimately led him to pursue a career in the golf industry.

Dakota has enjoyed a highly successful start to his professional career. He has earned back-to-back U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Instructor awards and has coached multiple championship-winning teams. His achievements include leading two boys' teams to state championships, coaching a girls' team to a state runner-up finish, and mentoring a girls' individual state champion. Many of his students have also gone on to earn collegiate golf scholarships. Others have begun their own careers in the golf industry.

As General Manager, Dakota has played an integral role in numerous facility improvements at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club. His leadership has overseen projects such as a complete clubhouse remodel, the installation of all-new bentgrass putting surfaces, and the construction of an indoor teaching facility.

Despite his professional accomplishments, Dakota's favorite role in life is being a husband to his wife, Megan, and a father to his daughters, Paicey and Evelynn.

Tyler Horn is our dedicated Assistant Golf Professional at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club. Having become a part of our team in June 2023, Tyler hails from San Antonio, TX. His journey in the world of golf began as a four-year Letterman at Smithson Valley High School, and he continued to nurture his passion by playing collegiate golf at Dodge City Community College and Newman University. Tyler's commitment extends beyond the golf course, as he is deeply engaged in the community and is a central figure in leading our programs.

As the Director of Operations at Duncan Golf and Tennis Club, Sarah is passionate about creating an exceptional experience for our members and their families while continuing to build on the club’s rich history and traditions. Sarah's role focuses on overseeing daily operations, enhancing member engagement, coordinating events, and finding new opportunities for growth within the club.

Sarah takes pride in bringing fresh ideas, strong leadership, and a community-focused approach to everything she does. Sarah says her goal is to make Duncan Golf and Tennis Club more than just a place to play golf or tennis, but a place where friendships are built, families come together, and lasting memories are made.

She is excited to be part of the club’s continued success and looks forward to helping shape its future while honoring the traditions that make it so special.

Ed Hughes, GCSAA is our Golf Course Superintendent. Ed a native of Elk City spent twenty years as Superintendent at the country club at Elk City before his latest position as superintendent of Oklahoma City’s 36-hole Lake Hefner Golf Club. Ed is widely respected and sought after for his prior work in our market. We are proud to have Ed leading our maintenance department and making our historic club beautiful!