Ross Green built the SC4 golf program into a state power in the early 1990s. Green recruited top players from around the Blue Water Area, state and Ontario.

During his coaching career, Green sent numerous players on to the National Junior College Athletic Association nationals.

“Coaching golf at SC4 was an outstanding experience,” Green said. “Being an instructor as well as a golf coach gave me the opportunity to coach and work with a lot of great individuals over the years.

“I was able to develop a lot of great relationships with our players and also with coaches from all around the state. I enjoyed getting out and recruiting golfers to become Skippers. There were a lot of great memories traveling to big-time tournaments, especially with our players competing at the Nationals.”

The Skippers won three consecutive Michigan Community College Athletic Association championships under Green, starting with the 1994 season. The Skippers captured another conference title during the 2001 season.

In addition to coaching golf, Green taught business classes at the college for 29 years and also served as the athletic director.

Members of the 1994 championship team were Michael Leavitt of Marysville; Matthew Achatz, St. Clair; Jason Bednarek, Port Huron; Brian Bowman, Marysville; Troy Dean; Brad Hitchings, Cros-Lex and Ronald Miller, Walled Lake.

“There are many lessons in life I learned with Ross Green and my time at SC4,” said Matt Achatz, a caddy on the PGA Tour. “The most important to me was to always maintain a great attitude and great work ethic.”

“Thanks coach, for helping me along the way.”

Green is entering his 15th season working Golf Association of Michigan events. He has been a member of the Board of Governors for nine years.

Green lives in Marysville with his wife, Jacquie, and remains active in golf as a member at Port Huron Golf Club and as a GAM tournament official.