Mike BlockOmni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, a luxury oceanfront resort located in Northeastern Florida, has named Mike Block the new Director of Golf. As a member of the resort’s leadership team, Block will oversee all aspects of the resort’s first-class golf experience and two championship courses, bringing more than 13 years of industry knowledge and expertise to the celebrated Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort. With an energetic personality and hospitable spirit, Block will continue to build upon the success of the resort’s nationally recognized golf program, supporting revenue and facility management, team member training, retail advisement and guest instruction. Before taking the helm of Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s 36 holes of championship golf, Block began his career with the resort as first assistant golf professional, followed by a promotion to head golf professional. Prior to his career with Omni Amelia Island, Block held the position of head golf professional at a private upscale club and played competitive golf for two years, joining the Michigan, Midwest and Sunbelt tours. A graduate of the Professional Golfer Teachers Association of America, Block grew up in Southern California where his love affair with the game began at an early age, and he learned to appreciate every facet of the business. As a PGA Class A professional and PGTAA Master teacher, Block continues to follow his passion by helping improve the golf game of his students and resort guests.