Mark Hopkins brings to Southwick Golf Course 23 years of experience as a Golf Professional.  Mark began his PGA apprenticeship at Ringgold Golf Club, a 27 hole facility located just outside Danville, VA.  After three years as an Assistant Golf Professional, Mark advanced into the PGA Head Golf Professional position at Ringgold and guided that club for the next four years.  During his seven year tenure as Professional, he was involved in founding the Danville Church League and the annual Pepsi Invitational Amateur Championship that continues today.

Mark continued his career as Head Golf Professional at The Reserve Golf and Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida,  Glen Oak Country Club in Danville, Virginia and Caswell Pines Golf Club in Yanceyville, North Carolina.  Some of the highlights of his career at these courses include:

Originated Southwick Amateur Championship
Founded the Danville Junior Golf Tour
Established the Caswell County Church Golf League
Created Mello Yello Junior Golf Championship
Tour Director for the Danville Junior Golf Tour
Men's Golf Coach at Averett University
Head Instructor for Averett University Golf Management Program
Tournament Director for the Taylor Made Atlantic Coast Golf Tour

Mark has already played a role in Alamance County golf by starting the Alamance Church Golf League.  He is also a principle in the Atlantic Coast Golf Tour that provides a competitive proving ground for aspiring golfers.

Mark is married to wife Vera and has four girls: Hannah, Sarah, Mariah, and Norah