Meet the Evolve Golf team

Sales Team

Max Lerner has been with Evolve Golf since May of 2019. Max was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from Clemson University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to joining the team at Evolve Golf, Max spent time as an Assistant Golf Professional at Baltusrol Golf Club, Congressional Country Club and The Everglades Club. Max prides himself on a high degree of responsiveness and is eager to assist with any of your needs.

Sales Team Manager

Max Lerner

AL, CA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, VA, WA

Jon joined Evolve Golf in April 2021 and is a Class A PGA member. Born and raised in New Jersey, Jon moved to Wilmington in 2020 and worked at a country club before Evolve Golf. He had worked his entire golf career with green grass facilities in both the New Jersey and MET PGA sections before relocating. He prides himself on excellent customer service and looks forward to assisting you with all of your Evolve Golf needs. Jon married his wife Taylor in 2018, they have two pups, Ranger and Sully, and welcomed their first child, Charlotte, in September 2022.

Account Manager

Jonathan Jacey, PGA

CT, IN, KY, MA, ME, NE, NH, OH, RI, TN, TX, VT, WI

Blake joined Evolve Golf in April of 2021 after 10 years in the golf industry. A North Carolina native Blake grew up in Wilmington spending most of his career working at Porters Neck CC and Cape Fear National as an assistant golf professional. Blake enjoys playing golf, fishing, and traveling. Blake married his wife Alicia in 2019 and they have a dog named Brady.

Account Manager

Blake Valand

CO, FL, HI, IL, MN, MT, NC, ND, SC, SD, WV, WY

Chris Sells joined Evolve Golf in May of 2022. Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Chris graduated from Clemson University’s Professional Golf Management program in 2017. After graduating from Clemson and receiving PGA membership, Chris went into the green grass side of the PGA as an Assistant Professional for golf facilities across the Carolina and Georgia sections. Since Chris first started playing golf at 3 years old, he has been dedicated to growing the game. Outside of work, you can find Chris enjoying a book on the beach or rock climbing nearby mountains. 

Account Manager

Chris Sells, PGA

AK, AR, AZ, DE, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MI, MO, MS, NM, NV, OK, PA, UT

Customer Service 

Greg Hayes has been with Evolve Golf since 2018 serving as Customer Service Manger. Greg was born and raised around Raleigh, NC and graduated from Coastal Carolina University in Business Administration and PGM. Greg is a Class A PGA Professional and previously worked at Wade Hampton GC, Country Club of North Carolina and Berkeley Hall Club before joining Evolve Golf. Greg enjoys playing golf, fishing and hanging out on a boat in his free time. Greg married his wife Stephanie in 2018 and they have a dog named Toby together.

Customer Service Manager

Greg Hayes, PGA

Steven was born and raised in Poolesville MD, before moving to NC in 2009 and graduated from Methodist University’s Professional Golf Management Program in 2014. Steven was elected to the PGA in January of 2015 and spent much of his career in Montgomery County Maryland. In 2016 he became a coach of the First Tee and in 2022 became a PGA Hope Instructor. Steven joined the Evolve Golf team in October 2021.

Customer Service

Steven Matheny, PGA

PGA Hope Instructor

In Loving Memory of Nate Clark, PGA

In Loving Memory of Nate Clark, PGA

Evolve Golf Mourns the Loss of Nate Clark, PGA.
The Evolve Golf family lost a deeply valued and loved member of our team December 7, 2021 in a tragic multivehicle car accident returning home from the from the Georgia PGA Pro-Pro tournament in Sea Island.
Nate had been a Carolinas PGA Member since graduating Clemson University in 2016. In a matter of just three years, Nate skyrocketed up the ranks at Evolve Golf, beginning as a Level 3 Apprentice and culminating in his promotion to Director of Sales in 2019. Nate was instrumental in the growth of Evolve Golf as both a company and section partner over the past six years. Beyond his professional achievements, Nate was a mentor to all that knew him. During his spare time, Nate would spend his afternoons volunteering at The First Tee Program, teaching the game he so dearly loved to the next generation. Nate’s passion for the game and business of golf was unparalleled and he will be dearly missed by all. Please join the Carolinas PGA and Evolve Golf in keeping the Clark family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Donations may be given in Nate’s memory to First Tee Greater Wilmington: https://firstteegreaterwilmington.org/donate/