Please click on the following links to see the biography for each of our Haggin Oaks Super Shop Staff Members:
Steven Asseng, Super Shop Manager
With over 20 years of diverse experience in retail, Steven Asseng brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to his role as Super Shop Manager. A dedicated golfer for over 10 years, Steven’s passion for the sport blends seamlessly with his expertise in customer service and retail operations.
Tammy Beckman, Accessory, Gift and Footwear Buyer
Tammy Beckman started her career as a merchandiser before transitioning to the sales team in 2014. The most rewarding part of being a salesperson for Tammy is getting to help her customers find an outfit they didn’t think they could wear, finding something they wouldn’t have tried on, choosing a color they never considered, or finding a brand they had never previously discovered.
Chris Bitticks
Chris Bitticks was named the 1984 NorCal PGA Clubfitter of the Year. Â He has been a member of the PGA for 38 years, and turned pro in 1968. Chris played in the National Senior Club Pro for eight straight years. Represented Nor Cal PGA in cup matches vs. NCGA 12 times, and has been the Captain of NCPGA Senior Cup team the last four years.
Brad Bowen, Club Fitter
Brad has been playing golf his entire life, first being handed a club when he was 2 years old. He has worked with some of the best club fitters here at Haggin Oaks and applied what he has learned to his already extensive knowledge with the hopes of offering an ever-improving experience to every customer he greets.
John Carlson, Merchandiser
Jonny is the merchandiser at Haggin Oaks Super Shop, dedicated to crafting an appealing store layout that invites you in. With a passion to make people happy, Jonny always wear a smile as he curates the perfect shopping experience for the customer.
Jacob Custodio, Club Fitter
Jacob’s love of the game started at the age of two, but he did not play competitively until high school. In 2018, while playing collegiate golf at William Jessup University, he began his career at Haggin Oaks as a cashier, and then later became a club fitter. By using his extensive knowledge gained from competitive golf, Jacob strives to find the equipment that best suits each customer’s specific needs.
Abigail Dixon, Merchandiser
Abigail Dixon has been working on the Merchandising Team at Haggin Oaks since 2020, but she has grown up around golf and the facility. She has a passion for fashion and enjoys sharing her knowledge of clothing and merchandising with the team to create fun and engaging displays.
Emily Dixon, Soft Goods Sales Associate
Emily is no stranger to the game of golf as it has been a part of her life since she can remember. She played at a high level in high school and in college and is still a single digit handicap today. She has grown up at Haggin Oaks and truly loves being able to work here everyday!
Bennett Fernsler, Club Fitting Professional
Ben Fernsler is a dedicated golf fitter with a deep passion for the game that started at a young age. Born in Wisconsin and raised in Elk Grove, Ben was introduced to golf by his father, who sparked his love for the sport. Playing competitively throughout high school, Ben developed a strong foundation in the game and an appreciation for its technical side.
Richie Gibbs, Club Fitter
Richie Gibbs has been a part of Haggin Oaks and Morton Golf since the age of 3 and played his first golf tournament at Haggin Oaks at the age of 5. Richie has a strong love and passion for the game of golf and enjoys helping people improve.
Juan Gonzalez-Trujillo, Club Fitting Professional
Juan Gonzalez-Trujillo’s passion for golf began at the age of 7, and since then, he’s dedicated his life to mastering the game. Playing competitively since he was 13, Juan has cultivated a deep understanding of the sport and the crucial role that the right equipment plays in achieving peak performance.
Heather Hadley, Senior Buyer – Apparel & Headwear
Heather Hadley loves the freedom and creativity that comes with being the Ladies Apparel, Footwear and Golf Bag Buyer for Morton Golf. This gives her the opportunity to travel across the country in search of the latest and greatest fashion and technology trends. Her #1 goal is to ensure that her customers have the best selection in town.
Lina Hampton, Soft Goods Sales Associate
Hello, I’m Lina! I work in soft goods sales, meaning I’ll happily assist you in finding the clothing of your wildest golfing dreams! I take pride in my color matching and coordinating skills, and I love to help create eye-catching outfits for you to rock the greens with!
Hannah Harman, Online Order Fulfillment and Customer Service Representative
Hannah Harman is a Sacramento Native who first started working at Haggin Oaks during the summer of 2020 in the online store, Morton Golf Sales, at a time when golf became exponentially more popular throughout the nation.
Jenny Koplin, Online Storefront Manager
Jenny Koplin has been a Soft Good Sales Associate at Haggin Oaks since 2008 and will do anything within her means to help her customers. That includes getting information on products, answering questions, equipping her customers with product knowledge, informing them on new and upcoming items and events in the Super Shop, and even setting up personal shopping appointments.
Denielle Mills, Merchandiser
Denielle is a new merchandiser at Haggin Oaks Super Shop. She makes it a point to pay attention to the details that keep things fresh, new and pleasing to every eye! Her goal and hope for herself every day is keep learning new things and continue striving to be the best and most creative version of herself she can be.
Izabela “Bela” Poljanec, Youth and Adaptive Golf Supervisor
Izabela “Bela” Poljanec is a dedicated sports professional from Napa, California, with a passion for coaching and sports development. Bela has coached various recreational sports, including basketball, swimming, and baseball, for both youth and adults. She also served as the head coach for high school water polo and swimming.
Nick Wallace, Sales Associate/GPS & Laser Specialist
Nick Wallace has been working in the Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop as a Sales Associate for over sixteen years. He is our resident GPS/Laser Specialist who demos each product to discover the features, benefits and functionality of all our electronic devices. Nick prides himself on providing great customer service to all of his patrons.
Lane Walters, Golf Club Specialist
With over 20 years of golfing experience, Lane Walters has honed his expertise both on and off the course. His journey began in high school, where he not only excelled as a dedicated player but also proudly served as the captain of his team during his senior year.
Nick Waterworth, Tenured Club Fitting Professional
Nick Waterworth is a highly skilled Club Fitting Professional whose interest in golf grew from spending countless hours at the driving range. His dedication to the game led him to a career at Haggin Oaks, where he began working after visiting the range every night.
Andrew Wilson, Shop Sales Manager
A passion for the game is what drew Andrew Wilson into the golf industry. While many avid golfers have believed that there is a profound connection between the joys and challenges of golf and the joys and challenges of living—few have dedicated themselves to the game and combined the two. For Andrew, the irresistibility of golf kept calling him in.
Leah Woods, Soft Goods Sales
Introduced to golf at a very early age, Leah can’t remember a time when golf wasn’t present in her life. For Leah, golf has connected her to her family and has been something that she can always come back to.