March 18, 2009 -- The sponsor's name has changed a few times in the last few years but the challenge and the ideal conditions have remained a constant. PGA Director of Golf Rodney Green talks to PGA.com about life at one of Florida's most recognized - and out of place - layouts.

PGA.com: This week's Transitions Championship is being held at the Copperhead course. Your website calls it more a Carolina-type course rather than a traditional Florida layout. What does that mean?

Green: Unlike a typical Florida layout, Copperhead is known for its natural rolling hills, varying terrain and pine-tree lined fairways -- definitely much more reminiscent of a Carolina layout and a proclaimed favorite among the PGA TOUR professionals at over 7,300 yards. The course features up to 70 feet of elevation changes that offer great views of the course.

The Copperhead course at Innisbrook has long been recognized as one of the most challenging layouts on the PGA Tour. (Photo: Innisbrook Resort)

PGA.com: What type of shape is the course in this week? What can the Tour guys expect as they tee it up?

Green: We couldn't be more proud of the conditions at Copperhead. This course has always offered an exceptional playing experience and as part of our $26 million renovation program that was just completed at the resort, we have enhanced the course even more, resulting in what I'm sure the players will find is a challenging test of their skills. As always, the focus will be on driving your ball well and keeping it in play to score low here. Also, with our large undulating greens, your approach shot is critical in order to keep it below the hole.

PGA.com: What should I, as a visitor to Innisbrook, expect from my golf experience there?

Green: Golfers love to choose Innisbrook for what we call our "perfect foursome" of courses. There are not many resorts that can offer four championship courses in one fabulous setting. At Innisbrook, you can stay in a spacious suite, enjoy great dining in our four new restaurants and bars, and experience a superior level of service on which we pride ourselves. Our renovation has literally touched every area of the resort, including opening a new spa called Indaba. Innisbrook is comfortable, affordable and the type of venue that keeps you returning again and again.

PGA.com: Rodney, you came to Innisbrook from DisneyWorld Golf. That's two pretty high profile facilities. Both have multiple courses, both have PGA Tour events. What so far has been the biggest difference from your perspective?

Green: I've been very fortunate to work for two outstanding organizations that both understand the importance of offering an amazing customer experience, coupled with top rate facilities. Golf is an essential part of what we do here at Innisbrook, and it's a very exciting time as the resort has entered a new era of excellence.

PGA.com: You are one of the most high-profile African-American PGA Professionals in the industry. Does that ever enter your mind as you go about your day-to-day responsibilities? Is that an honor or more pressure?

Green: I certainly recognize that there are few African-American PGA professionals, but my daily focus is about how to create an exceptional golf experience for our guests, and how to continually improve. I have had a passion for golf since a very young age and I am very fortunate to have a career doing something that I really love. It is truly an honor to work for Innisbrook's owner, Sheila Johnson and her Salamander Hospitality team. She inspires me daily and I'm proud to be here.