Aurora Anguilla bolsters golf and grounds leadership with two key appointments

 Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club appointed Fiorenza Setaccioli as the director of agronomy and Anna Kennedy as the landscaping manager, strengthening senior leadership across its golf and grounds operations and reinforcing the resort’s long-term commitment to championship-level playing conditions, environmental stewardship and an elevated guest experience.

Setaccioli is joining Aurora following an extensive international career in golf course management and agronomy, most recently serving as golf superintendent at Barbuda Ocean Club, a Discovery Land property, where she oversaw construction, grow-in and full golf and grounds operations for a Tom Fazio–designed course. Her global experience spans properties across Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and the Pacific, including The Los Angeles Country Club, Finca Cortesin, Valderrama and multiple pre-opening projects. 

A graduate of Michigan State University’s golf course management program, Setaccioli has also been selected since 2015 to join the Augusta National Golf Club team during preparations for the Masters Tournament, a highly selective opportunity reserved for professionals entrusted with the game’s most exacting standards.

“Golf course management has always been about expertise, teamwork, and trust in the field,” said Setaccioli. “Over the years, I’ve seen the industry evolve to better reflect that reality, with more opportunities for experienced professionals to lead regardless of background. Aurora’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and long-term vision is what drew me here, and I’m proud to be part of shaping what comes next.” 

Joining her is Kennedy, a British horticulturalist with over 35 years of experience managing and preserving the landscapes of Anguilla’s most prestigious luxury resorts, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, Cap Juluca, Malliouhana and Coccoloba Hotel. Throughout her career, Kennedy has progressed from landscaping manager to director-level leadership roles, overseeing large teams and complex resort grounds while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality. 

Known for her deep plant knowledge, people-first leadership style and commitment to preserving local flora, Kennedy brings a stewardship-driven approach aligning closely with Aurora’s vision for the property. Her leadership reflects the critical role grounds and landscape management play in shaping course performance and the overall guest experience. 

“In this field, respect is earned through consistency, knowledge and dedication,” said Kennedy. “Caring for the landscape is both a technical and human responsibility. When you lead with intention and respect the work, the results speak for themselves.” 

Together, their appointments reflect a broader evolution within the golf industry, where leadership in agronomy and grounds management is increasingly defined by technical expertise, international experience and long-term operational vision. The roles require deep institutional trust, consistency under pressure, and a commitment to standards that leave no margin for error. 

“When you’re striving for championship-caliber conditions, every detail matters—from turf health to landscape stewardship to how the course supports instruction and player development,” said Scott DeLong, general manager of golf operations. “Fiorenza and Anna have worked within environments where those standards are non-negotiable, and their leadership ensures Aurora operates at the highest level not occasionally, but every single day.” 

Aurora’s golf operations extend beyond the course itself, anchored by the Aurora International Golf Academy, where professional instruction, advanced technology and purpose-built facilities support golfers at every stage of development. Together with the championship course, landscaped gardens, beachfront grounds and shared outdoor spaces spanning over 300 acres, the program plays a central role in shaping Aurora Anguilla’s identity and positioning the resort for its next era of performance and growth.