PGA Professionals

PGA Owner/Director of Golf & Instruction

Charles Raulerson, Jr., PGA Professional and Sole Golf Management President, earned his Class A from the PGA of America in 1994. He has been 
 teaching and playing golf for most of his life. In 2001, after his professional career on several tours, Charles began managing clubs and in 2013 became President of Sole Golf Management. During his management tenure, Charles has taken pride in turning around the Country Club of Orange Park. The success of the turn around stems from close management of membership, guest services and cash flow. Sole Golf Management is poised to purchase or manage other properties by delivering a proven track record of reducing operating costs, improving course conditions and driving cash flow to the members or owners of the club. In April 2013, Charles purchased the Golf Club at Fleming Island. Charles gives much credit to his mentors; C. Ray Raulerson, his father, Colin Armstrong and Chris Blocker, owner of the Hyde Park GC. As quoted many times, “these three gentlemen have taught me how to manage my personal life in harmony with playing professional golf and managing personal & business assets”.

In 1998, during his playing career, Charles won two events on the PGA Nationwide Tour; the Oregon Classic and the Inland Empire Open. Prior to playing on the Nationwide Tour, Charles earned his PGA Tour card in 1994 and 1999-2000. During his 1999 PGA Tour year, Charles had two top-ten and four top-twelve finishes. He played in three US Opens, enjoyed a practice round with Tiger Woods on several occasions and played in the 2000 Players Championship at TPC. Charles has won several International tournaments including the 1989 Jamaican Open, the European Challenge Tour at the 1992 South France Open and the 1993 Gortex Classic in Scotland. He applies the lessons of playing to his teaching skill sets enhancing the players ability to focus on training at the driving range and scoring on the golf course. Charles is a graduate from the fighting Tigers of LSU.

For golf lessons text him at (904) 334-1094

Director of Agronomy

Michael is the Lead Golf Course Superintendent for Sole Golf and manages the agronomical practices at Fleming Island. Michael has been employed in the golf management industry for the past 38 years, working in the Jacksonville area at courses such as Deerwood Country Club, Timuquana Country Club and Eagle Harbor Golf Club.

Michael was born in Charleston, South Carolina and relocated to Jacksonville, FL as a toddler. He obtained his first introduction into the world of golf course management while attending Robert E. Lee High School. Michael’s first studies began in horticulture and turf grass management. He then completed his studies in turf grass management at Saint Augustine Technical Institute (First Coast Technical College).

Michael has two golf course constructions and grow-ins under his belt and has been Superintendent at Fleming Island for the past twenty-five years.

General Manager

Chaz Raulerson attended Florida State University, where he studied Business Management and Marketing. He has spent the past 11 years working in the golf industry, gaining hands-on experience under Fleming Island Golf Club and Sole Golf Management, where he helped manage three golf courses across Florida. Alongside his father, Chaz is actively growing their family-owned management company, expanding into new territories while staying rooted in the values of hard work, integrity, and long-term relationships.

Head Golf Professional

Director of Instruction

Jarred Garcia, a Jacksonville, Florida native, brings a wealth of professional playing experience and instructional expertise to Fleming Island Golf Club as the new Director of Instruction.

A graduate of the University of North Florida in 2012, Garcia turned professional in 2016 and quickly made his mark on the competitive circuit. Earning PGA Tour Latin America status from 2016 to 2018, he competed against some of the top rising talents in the game. His impressive playing career includes multiple mini-tour victories across various tours, including the APGA and Rolling Red Tours. Among his notable achievements, Garcia fired a course-record 63 at Cinnamon Hill during the Jamaica Open, showcasing his elite-level scoring ability. Additionally, he has advanced through U.S. Open Local Qualifying on three occasions, further solidifying his reputation as a high-caliber player.

Garcia transitioned into teaching in 2023, drawing from his extensive playing experience and knowledge gained from working with various top-ranked instructors. His coaching philosophy blends technical expertise with a player-first approach, helping golfers of all skill levels reach their full potential.

As he takes on the role of Director of Instruction at Fleming Island Golf Club, Garcia looks forward to sharing his passion for the game, mentoring aspiring players, and elevating the club’s instructional programs.