Shallow Creek - Staff

Chase Senn PGA Professional

Chase was born and raised in nearby Leesburg, FL and has had the opportunity to see The Villages grow to what it is today. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - Marketing; Chase decided to get into the golf business spending 4 years as a Golf Professional at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Oxmoor Valley And the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club respectively. In April of 2020 he made his way to The Villages working at Mallory Hill CC and then Glenview Champions CC in October of 2021. Chase is now the Head Golf Professional at Shallow Creek Golf Club, the Villages 14th Championship course. He was elected as a PGA Member in September 2019 and strives to continue the mission of growing this great game. Chase is happily married to his wife Shelby and has two children Kendall and Cameron whom he loves spending time with. He is an avid golfer and enjoys getting out on the course and meeting new people. Chase looks forward to seeing you at the club and hopes to make your experience a great one!

Desi Trabucco Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Desi Trabucco, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has resided in The Villages, Florida full-time since his retirement in 2016. Prior to moving to Florida, Desi worked in the construction industry for over 35 years and enjoyed living in multiple states across the USA. When he is not golfing, he likes to spend time with his wife, Angie and travel to the many beaches that Florida has to offer. Desi is a proud parent to his two children; Michael (of Northern Virginia) and Dana (of Lancaster, Pennsylvania). He has four wonderful grandchildren and loves spending time with them. Please say hello to Desi the next time you visit Shallow Creek Golf Club.

Paul O'KeefeGolf Staff Lead

Hometown:Boston Massachusetts

Originally from Boston, Paul began his Villages journey 3 years ago in Polo Ridge. It was there that he first began working for the Golf Team at Tierra Del Sol, later moving to Lake Denham and transferring to Southern Oaks. Paul is excited to take that experience to help ensure Shallow Creek Golf Course meets and exceeds everyone’s expectations. In his prior career, Paul led a team of professionals that designed and equipped hospitality and restaurant venues across the country. Married to the love of his life (who also works for the Golf Department), Paul and Christine have 5 children and 2 beautiful grandchildren, Teagan Riley O’Keefe and Ewan James O’Keefe. When not supporting the team at Shallow Creek, Paul loves the opportunities provided in The Villages to stay fit and active. He is also an avid golfer who is confident he will shoot his age within the next 20 years

Henry Blake Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Dryden, New York

Henry Blake grew up in Dryden, New York before moving to RI in 1991. It was there that he met his wife, Pam, and had their daughter, Lex. His working career started as a mechanic, a carpenter, then 25 years for Dell Technologies. They spent time living in RI and CT before deciding to move in 2019 to The Villages. There, they found a love for golf. That enthusiasm led him to work at Glenview CC then to join the team at Shallow Creek.

Keith Sill Golf Staff Lead

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Born in Pittsburgh, Keith moved at an early age to Boynton Beach,Fl. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 1973, obtained his Journeyman license, and entered the field of electrical construction. Starting in 1986 Keith worked at The School District of Palm Beach County as a senior electrical/electronics tech until retiring in 2021. Keith and his wife Carolyn live in Citrus Grove. Between them, they have 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Keith and Carolyn are living the dream, spending their days golfing, going to different beaches, traveling and spending time with family and friends