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Name: Scott Chisholm, PGA
Facility: Plainfield Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2011
Years at Current Facility: 3 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Director of the Ladies Golf Association
* Teach over 300 hours of lessons
* Responsible for ordering, receiving and displaying all hard goods
Recent work experience includes:
* 2010-2012: Plainfield Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2012: Breakers West (FL), Assistant Golf Professional
* 2009: Morris County Golf Club, Assistant Professional
* 2007-2008: Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Winner, 2009 Pro Scratch Championship
* Winner, Six Assistant Professional Stroke Play Events
* Top 5, 2009 Assistant Player of the Year points list
* Qualified for 2012 MGA Met Open
All time career low round is: 63, Hamilton Farm Golf Club (2008)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2013)
* New Jersey Section Teaching & Education Committee, Member (2013)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2012 Golf Digest Top 40 Teachers Under 40, Nominee
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Last year I completed my first half marathon. I continue to train for various road races and
hope to be able to complete a full marathon. I am a New York ports fan (Giants, Yankees,
Knicks and Rangers). In my spare time, I enjoy reading and enjoying the company of my
family and friends.
Name: Newton Colon, PGA
Facility: Ash Brook GC and Galloping Hill GC
PGA Status: PGA Apprentice level 1
Years at Current Facility: 3 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Run the 18-hole and 9-hole women’s group
* Run all club tournaments
* Run the junior program which includes clinics and summer camps
* Manage golf staff of 18 employees
Recent work experience includes:
* 2010-2011: Galloping Hill Golf Course, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2012: Ash Brook Golf Course, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Finished 25th on 2012 Assistant Player of the Year points list
All time career low round: 67, Galloping Hill GC (2010)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement: N/A
Special Award Nominations/Received: N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Reading, salsa dancing, BBQ cooking, and taking care of my cat.
Name: Jonathan Corrier, PGA
Facility: Crystal Springs Golf Resort
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2008
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Director of Junior and Parent Junior Golf Events
*Assist in all aspects of daily Golf Operations at four of our seven golf courses
*Assist in the ordering, receiving and displaying of all golf retail items
Recent work experience includes:
*2010-2011: Wildwood Golf Club, First Assistant Golf Professional
*2009-2010: Turning Stone Resort and Casino, Assistant Golf Professional
*2007-2009: SkyView Golf Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
All time career low round is: 68, Lake Mohawk Golf Club (2009)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
*
N/A
Special Award Nominations/Received:
*
N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy going to the gym, cooking, and routing on my favorite sports teams,
specifically the University of Syracuse Orange, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Pittsburgh Penguins
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Name: Nicholas Derella, PGA
Facility: Mendham Golf and Tennis
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 1 Year
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Men’s Group
*9-hole ladies
*Teaching
*Junior Golf
*Club Tournaments
*Merchandising
Recent work experience includes:
*Mendham Golf and Tennis Club (Mendham, New Jersey) – PGA Assistant Golf Professional
*Knickerbocker Country Club (Tenafly, New Jersey) - PGA Intern
*Silverstone Golf Resort (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Assistant Golf Professional
*The Ridgewood Country Club (Paramus, New Jersey) – PGA Intern
Top playing accomplishments include:
N/A
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
*67- Silverstone Golf Resort – (Las Vegas, Nevada)
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of golf?
Traveling, Basketball, Sporting events
Name: Christopher Dymek, PGA
Facility: Navesink Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 1 Year
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Manage golf staff of 20 employees
* Coordinate Men’s Association and 18-Hole Ladies Events
* Coordinate Junior Camps
* Coordinate Golfer Development programs for the membership
* Teach a majority of the Private Lessons
Recent work experience includes:
* 2012: Navesink Country Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
* 2012: Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo, FL), Assistant Golf Professional
* 2008-2011: Manasquan River Golf Club, 2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Qualified for 2012 NJSGA State Open
* 2nd Place, Assistant Event at Hopewell Valley Country Club (70)
* Qualified for Assistant Match Play and Assistant Players Championships (2008-2012)
* Finished 15th on 2012 Assistant Player of the Year points list
* Finished 3rd in 2012 Pro Scratch Championship
All time career low round is: 67, Manasquan River Golf Club (2010)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Vice Chaimran (2013)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2010-2012)
* New Jersey Section Junior Golf Committee, Member (2010)
* New Jersey Section Public Relations Committee, Member (2011-2012)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2012 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, Nominee
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Spending time with my girlfriend and family. Family is the most important part of my life
and any opportunity I have to spend time with them, I cherish it. I also enjoy working out,
catching up on sporting events, most importantly, Penn State football.
Name: Sean Fitzpatrick, PGA
Facility: Spring Brook Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Level 1
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major Responsibilities at Your Current Position:
I coordinate the Junior Interclub events and 18-Hole Ladies Events. I teach private
lessons and junior and ladies clinics. I also perform club repairs and golf course
set up for tournaments. I assist in merchandising and caddy training. I’m also the
Assistant Golf Coach for St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, NJ.
Recent Work Experience:
*2011-2013 Spring Brook Country Club- Assistant Golf Professional
*2010 – Bayonne Golf Club – Pro Shop Assistant/Outside Operations
*2008 - 2009 Liberty National Golf Club – Pro Shop Assistant/Outside Operations
Playing Accomplishments:
*2009 & 2010 NJ State Open Qualifier.
*Finished 2nd in the 2010 MAAC Championships with an opening round of 68.
*Finished 26th in the 2012 New Jersey Assistant Player of the Year Standings.
*Finished 3rd in Assistant Event at Green Brook with 71.
*Finished 3rd in Assistant Event at Eagle Oaks with 71.
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
(66) Seaview Marriott Bay Course in 2010
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
*2013 Public Relations Committee
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Some of my other interests are playing soccer and playing in a touch football league.
Also, I enjoy going to Jets games in the offseason. I enjoy spending time with my
girlfriend and trying to get her to try golf.
Name: Brandon Gelo, PGA
Facility: Essex Fells Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2007
Years at Current Facility: 9 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Coordinate Men’s and Women’s Association tournaments
* Oversee Junior Program (Clinics, Interclub, Camps)
* Teach majority of instruction hours (Approx 525 hours in 2012)
* Assist in the purchasing of hard and soft goods for the golf shop
Recent work experience includes:
* 2004 - Current: Essex Fells Country Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Qualified for NJSGA State Open (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012)
* Winner, Assistant Spring Major, Baltusrol, Upper Course, 70 (2011)
* Winner of 5 NJPGA Assistant Professional Stroke Play events
* 14 Top-5 finishes, NJPGA Assistant Professional Stroke play events (2010-2012)
* Qualified for the NJ Assistant Ryder Cup Team (2010, 2011, 2012)
* Finished 5th (2011), 10th (2012) Assistant Player of the Year points list
All time career low round is: 64, Forsgate Country Club, Banks Course (2007)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Chairman (2011)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Vice Chairman (2010)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2009-2011)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2011 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, Recipient (2011)
* 2012 New Jersey PGA Teacher of the Year, Nominee (2012)
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Skiing, wake-boarding, tennis, biking, working out, and evening walks
with my wife, Gina. Spending time with each other and with family is an
important part of our life; it helps us decompress after a long week.
I look forward to warmer weather and spending time outside with my
wife and newborn baby girl, Emma
Name: Kevin Gleason, PGA
Facility: Fiddlers Elbow Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Merchandising and inventory management
*Member Event Preparation
*Management of staff
*Outings
*Lessons/Clinics
Recent work experience includes:
*Wild Wing Plantation, Myrtle Beach SC
*Bonita Bay Club Naples, Naples Florida
Top playing accomplishments include:
* N/A
All time career low round is: 70
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement:
* NJPGA Committee Member – Education Committee
Special Awards Nominations/Received:
* None
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
My time not spent at the golf course is spent with my family and friends.
Name: Andrew Gordon
Facility: Fairmount Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Apprentice, Level 1
Years at Current Facility: 1st year
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but not limited to:
*Teach private lessons to members
*Assist with the junior program
*Assist with sales and managing inventory of golf shop merchandise
Recent work experience includes:
*2011-2012 (Summer) Montclair Golf Club, Golf Shop Assistant
*2013 (Winter) Ocean Reef Club, Golf Associate
Top playing accomplishments
*Qualified for 2007 New Jersey State Open
*Finished 16th in 2008 New Jersey State Amateur
All time career low round is 69, Crestmont Country Club (2010)
Special award nominations/received
*N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include:
I have always enjoyed watching sports on TV or attending games.
I also enjoy spending time with family and friends when I have time off
Name: John Haight, PGA
Facility:
PGA Status: PGA Member Since
Years at Current Facility: Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Director of the Seniors Golf Association
* Responsible for running all of the Ladies events
* Teach over 200 hours of lessons
* Responsible for ordering, receiving and displaying all soft goods
Recent work experience includes:
* 2003-2013: Essex Fells Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2002: Cedar Hill, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Winner, 2009 Assistants Spring Championship at Plainfield CC
* Top 15, 2009& 2012 Assistant Player of the Year points list
All time career low round is: 66, Essex Fells Country Club (2012)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Chairman (2009)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2008)
* New Jersey Section Special Awards Committee, Member (2012)
* New Jersey Section Education Committee, Member (2009)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2010-2012Assistant Professional of the Year, Nominee
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
My two daughters, Mara & Brenna, whom I cherish and would give the world
to is my biggest interest. I also enjoy participating in Basketball Leagues
during the offseason.
Name: Joe Hardy, PGA
Facility: Crestmont Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 6 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Assist with the managing of the Golf Shop
* Assist with the tournament schedule and events
* Coordinate golfer development programs for the membership
* Teach a majority of the private lessons
Recent work experience includes:
* 2007-2012: Crestmont Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2005-2010: Polo Club of Boca Raton, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Qualified for 2011 Assistant Match Play Championship
* Qualified for 2011 & 2012 Assistant Players Championship
* T-7th, 2011 New Jersey Assistant Professional Championship
* T-5th, 2012 Assistant Players Championship
All time career low round is: 67, Berwick Golf Club, PA (2012)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2013)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy sports. I play in basketball leagues year round. I use my winter months to visit family
and friends back in Pennsylvania.
Name: Matt Hardy
Facility: Mendham Golf & Tennis Club
PGA Status: PGA Apprentice, Level I
Years at Current Facility: 4 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Run the 18-hole women’s group
* Run all club tournaments
* Run the junior program which includes clinics and summer camps
* Receive inventory into the POS system and price accordingly
* Teach private lessons to the membership
Recent work experience includes:
* 2009-2012: Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Qualified for 2011 MGA Met Open (and made the cut)
* Winner, 2012 Assistant Event at Knob Hill Golf Club (67)
* Medalist, 2012 NJSGA State Open Qualifier at Mendham (69)
* Qualified for 2010 & 2012 Assistant Ryder Cup team
* 4th, 2012 Assistant Player of the Year points list
All time career low round is: 66, Mendham Golf & Tennis Club (2012)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2013)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy going to sporting events, specifically NY Giants and NY Rangers games. I also enjoy
an occasional trip to the beach to do some fishing.
Name: Michael Harger
Facility: The Ridgewood Country Club
PGA Member Since: 2008
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Director of the Men’s Golf Association and oversee the 100+ events that take place
every season
* Teach over 350 hours of lessons as well as clinics and schools
* Responsible for the hiring, training and management of a staff of 30+ golf
department employees
* Oversee and execute 25 corporate and charity golf outings
* Assisted in increasing shop sales by over 10% in each consecutive year of employment
*Manage and track the golf operation and capital budget
Recent work experience includes:
* 2010-Present: The Ridgewood Country Club
* 2007-2010: The Country Club (MA)
* Winter 2009: Kauri Cliffs Club and Lodge (New Zealand)
*Winter 2007 & 2008: Jim McLean Golf School (FL)
* 2006: Wilmington Country Club (DE)
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Career low round is: 67 (29-38), Wilmington Country Club
* Passed PAT on first attempt, 1st place
* Competed in 2008 VT State Open
* Qualified and competed in VT State Amateur 2004 & 2005
Other Skills & Experiences:
* Certified Jim McLean Instructor
* Certified Titleist Club Fitter
* Paul Runyon Scholarship recipient
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to
I am originally from Vermont and I enjoy getting home to spend time with family
and friends and I definitely appreciate the“slight” change of pace from NJ.
Outside of golf, I spend a lot of time outdoors and try to stay as active as possible.
I love fishing, hunting and snowboarding. I have stuck to my northern roots and
root primarily for New England professional sports teams- particularly the Red Sox
and Celtics. My important however, are my Clemson Tigers.
Name: Kyle Hess
Facility: The Bedens Brook Club
PGA Status: PGA Apprentice
Years at Current Facility: 5 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Director of the Ladies Golf Association
* Teach over 350 hours of lessons
* Responsible for ordering, receiving and displaying of all golf shop merchandise
Recent work experience includes:
* 2009-Present: The Bedens Brook Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
* 2011-2012: Lost Tree Club (FL), Assistant Golf Professional
* 2007-2009: Binghamton Country Club (NY), 1st Assistant Golf Professional
* 2005-2009: The Fox Club (FL), Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Numerous Top 5 finishes at Section Assistant Events (Central NY Section)
* 2nd Place, NJPGA Pro Am at Bedens Brook, 2011 (69)
* Medalist honors at Player Ability Test
All time career low round is: 63, Oneonta Country Club
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* N/A
Special Award Nominations/Received
* N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I am a huge antique car fan, mainly old corvettes, 50’s and early 60’s. I love going to the
movies with my girlfriend, Laura, and we also enjoy going out to dinner. I enjoy traveling
to the Caribbean and other warm climates. The most important thing in my life is my family,
my older brother and my parents. Lastly, I enjoy hanging out with my new puppy, Gypsy.
She is a Yellow Lab and just so much fun to be around.
Name: Seth Hirschhorn, PGA
Facility: Echo Lake Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since
Years at Current Facility: 1 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but not limited to:
N/A
Recent work experience includes:
*Hollywood Golf Club
*Metuchen Golf & Country Club
Top playing accomplishments
*2013 Assistants Season Opener Champion @ Copper Hill Country Club
*2009 Assistants Match Play Championship Winner @ Madison Country Club
*2009 Assistants Player of the Year Runner Up
*Qualified for US Public Links Championship in back to back years: 2005 & 2006
All time career low round is
65
Special award nominations/received :
N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include:
*Reading: Biographies, Autobiographies, Sports
*Playing and watching sports
Name: Patrick Keenan, PGA
Facility: Somerset Hills Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2004
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Manage golf staff of 35 employees
* Administer the teaching & tournament offerings for the membership
* Coordinate the golfer development programs for the membership
* Teach a majority of the Private Lessons
Recent work experience includes:
* 2011-2012: Somerset Hills Country Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
* 2005-2010: Navesink Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2004: Arcola Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Winner, 2011 Pro Assistant Championship (65)
* T-16th, New Jersey PGA Professional Championship
* Qualified for Assistant Match Play and Assistant Players Championships (2010-2012)
* Finished 11th on 2011 Assistant Player of the Year points list
* Medalist, 2012 Match Play Qualifier, Won 2 matches in Match Play Championship
All time career low round is: 66, Somerset Hills Country Club (2011)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Chaimran (2013)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2010-2012)
* New Jersey Section Junior Golf Committee, Member (2011)
* New Jersey Section Public Relations Committee, Member (2009-2011)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2012 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, Winner
* 2012 US Kids Golf Honorable Mention Top 50 Instructors
* 2012 US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher
* 2005 Acushnet Scholarship Winner
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy training with my fiance for half and full marathons. I love playing in basketball
leagues during the off-season. The most enjoyable time I spend away from golf is with
my family, enjoying a nice dinner and playing with the kids.
Name: Derek Kopp, PGA
Facility: Beacon Hill Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2011
Years at Current Facility: 6 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Administer all Men’s, 18 Hole Ladies, 9 Hole Ladies and Junior Events
*Manage Golf Operations Staff of 25 Employees
*Responsible for Merchandising the Golf Shop
*Teach a majority of the private lessons
*Coordinate Golfer Development Programs
Recent work experience includes:
2007-2012: Beacon Hill Country Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
2006: Trenton Country Club, 2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
*Qualified for 2012 NJPGA Match Play Championship
*Qualified for 2012 Assistant Match Play and Assistant Players Championships
*Finished 11th in the 2012 NJPGA Assistants Championship
*Finished Top 30 on 2012 Assistant Player of the Year Points List
All time career low round is: 69, Beacon Hill Country Club (2011)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
*N/A
Special Award Nominations/Received
*N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy spending time with my wife Mary, whether it be spent traveling, at the beach,
with friends and family or out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. I also enjoy
all sports, particularly baseball and football and during the winter months I enjoy skiing.
Name: Paul Lejeune, PGA
Facility: Suburan Golf Club
PGA Status: Level
Years at Current Facility: 4 Years
Major Responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Assist with all club tournaments and events
*Receive inventory into POS system and price accordingly
*Run the junior program which includes camps and clinics
*Teach over 95% of the lessons
Recent work experience includes:
*2004-Present: Suburban Golf Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments:
*2010 NJ PGA Section Assistant Champion, Bedens Brook CC
*Qualified for and played in2010 National PGA Assistant Championship
*2012 NJ PGA Assistant Players Champion, Rockaway River CC
All time career low is: 67 Suburban Golf Club
Special Award Nominations/Received
*N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include
Hiking, some tennis, biking and visiting with family and friends in NJ, RI and MA.
Would like to travel more.
Name: Chris McDermott, PGA
Facility: Picatinny Golf Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2007
Years at Current Facility: 4 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Organize the Men and Ladies 9&18-Hole events
* Responsible for special orders, and inventory control
* Teach private golf lessons and clinics
* Assist in managing the golf shop merchandise operation
Recent work experience includes:
* 2011-2013: Arcola Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2011-2013: Old Marsh Golf Club (FL), Assistant Golf Professional
* 2010: Valleybrook County Golf Club, Assistant Professional
* 2009: Colts Neck Golf Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2008: Gongaware Golf Academy (IN), Golf Instructor
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Qualified for Assistant Players Championship (2012)
* T-24, Assistant Players Championship (2012)
All time career low round is: 69, Valleybrook Country Club (2010)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* N/A
Special Award Nominations/Received
* N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy playing all sports, recently playing a lot more tennis after
work. If I have a chance I will attend a sporting event, usually in Philadelphia.
I am a Philadelphia sports fan (Phillies, Eagles, Flyers & Sixers). In my spare time,
I enjoy the company of my family and friends.
Name: Chris McDermott, PGA
Facility: Picatinny Golf Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2007
Years at Current Facility: 4 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for all of the buying for the Golf Shop which includes vendor selection, buying
plan, forecasting sales and submitting custom orders
* Assist the head professional with advertising strategies and golf course budget
* Design and schedule teaching programs including clinics and camps
* Manage and train golf operations staff of 25 employees
* Teach a majority of the Private Lessons
Recent work experience includes:
* 2009-2012: Picatinny Golf Club, Assistant Golf Professional
* 2008: Clearbrook Golf Course, Head Golf Professional
* 2007: Basking Ridge Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Winner, 2007 Assistant Copper Hill Classic at Copper Hill (67)
* Winner, 2007 Weekly Pro Am at Roxiticus (65) and Spring Brook (67)
* Qualified for 2007 National Assistant Professional Championship
* Qualified for Assistant Players Championship and Assistant Match Play Championship
* Member of Assistant Ryder Cup Team in 2007, 2011 and 2012
All time career low round is: 64, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2012-2013)
* New Jersey Section Patriot Golf Day Committee, Member (2012)
* New Jersey Section Public Relations & Growth of the Game Committee, Member (2008)
Special Award Nominations/Received
* 2008 & 2009 President’s Council for Growing the Game
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy playing all sports including basketball, football, softball and in the winter, paddleball
and skiing. In also like attending NY Giants and Yankees games. More recently, I have
thoroughly enjoyed taking care of and spending time with my daughter Peyton.
Name: Joseph Merlin
Facility: Metedeconk Nation Golf Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 1 Month
List Your Major Responsibilities at Your Current Position:
*Member & Outside Tournaments Coordinator
*Teaching
*Junior Golf
*Merchandising
Recent Work Experience:
Metedeconk National Golf Club (Jackson, New Jersey) –Assistant Golf Professional
Pittsburgh Field Club – Assistant Golf Professional
The Loxahatchee Club – Outside Service Operations
Promontory Ranch Club – PGA Intern
Playing Accomplishments:
*T-5 – 2009 Tri-State PGA Assistant Championship
*Member of California University of Pennsylvania Golf Team 2005-2009
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
*67 – Pittsburgh Field Club
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of golf?
Going to Concerts, Attending Professional Sporting Events, Camping & Fishing
Name: Jan Murkin, PGA
Facility: Beacon Hill Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2011
Years at Current Facility: 6 Years
List Your Major Responsibilities at Your Current Position:
*Men’s, Ladies, and Outing Program Coordinator
*Merchandising and Inventory Management
*250 + Hours of Member Instruction Annually
*Club Fitter and Certified SAM Putt Lab Instructor
Recent Work Experience:
Essex County Country Club (New Jersey) – 1st Assistant Golf
Professional (2010’-Present)
The Club at SpurWing (Idaho) – 1st Assistant
Golf Professional (2009)
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Oregon) – Assistant Golf
Professional and Intern (2006, 2007, 2008)
Canoe Brook Country Club (New Jersey) – Intern (2005)
Playing Accomplishments:
*Qualified and Participated in the 2010 NJ State Open
*Member of the Clemson University Jones Cup Team (2008)
*SCIL All League Team (2004)
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
*68 at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
*New Jersey PGA Assistant Committee Member (2013)
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
*2009 Rocky Mountain PGA Section Assistant Golf Professional of Year (Nominated)
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
*Intern of the year (Bandon Dunes 2006)
*Scholar Athlete of the Month (December 2003)
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of golf?
I enjoy running, drawing, reading, cooking, and a variety of TV dramas.
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Name: Brad Olson, PGA
Facility: Rumson Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member since 2007
Years at Current Facility: 4 years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Provide excellent customer service to all members and guests.
* Supervise, schedule and train all golf operations personnel.
* Tournament Director for Men’s and Ladies Associations.
* Manage the Golf Shop Merchandise operation.
* Teach lessons to all skill levels.
Recent work experience includes:
* 2009-Present: Rumson Country Club, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
* 2008: Pine Barrens Golf Club, Head Golf Professional
* 2000 – 2007: Manasquan River Golf Professional, Assistant Golf
Professional, Elevated to 1st Assistant Golf Professional 2003
Top playing accomplishments include:
* Winner, 2012 NJAPGA Match Play Championship, Madison GC
* Winner, 2012 NJAPGA Event, Apple Ridge GC
* Winner, 2010 NJAPGA Spring Championship, Copper Hill CC
* 2012 NJPGA Player of the Year list, 11th
* 2012 NJAPGA Player of the Year list, 2nd
All time career low round is: 64, Colts Neck Golf Club
9 holes: 29, Hollywood Golf Club, Back 9
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement:
* New Jersey Section Public Relations Committee, Member (2009-2010)
* Assistant Professional Division Committee, Member (2009-2010)
* PGA Magazine Ambassador, Assistant Division Member (2010-Present)
Special Awards Nominations/Received:
* 2009 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, Winner
* 2009 & 2010 PGA Presidents Council on Growing the Game
* 2008 Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Spending time with my wife and son, saltwater fishing, spending time at
the beach, and Bruce Springsteen concerts.
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Name: Jason Panter
Facility: Old York Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2003
Years at Current Facility:
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
N/a
Recent work experience includes:
Former member of NJ Assistants and Philadelphia PGA Assistants Board
All time career low round is: N/A
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Honors and Awards:
Past winner of the NJ Assistants Championship and several NJ Assistant events
Played in the 2007 National Club Professional Championship
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Spending time with family
Name: Bill Pigott
Facility: Madison Golf Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since:
Apprentice level 1
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited:
*Run 18 and 9 hole Ladies division tournaments.
*Help run all club tournaments.
*Merchandising
*Knowledge of POS system, Excel and Word.
*Regripping clubs
*Teach private lessons and clinics to the membership.
*Formulate weekly schedule for entire golf staff.
Recent work experience includes:
*2012-2013 Madison Golf Club
*2005-2011 Radnor Valley C.C. (Villanova,PA)
Top playing accomplishments include
*Played in 3 International Junior Masters
* Attained a 0 handicap at the age of 14
All time career low round is: 65, Gambler Ridge G.C. (1995)
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
Playing basketball, tennis, watching sports, spending time with my family.
Name: Justin Rohrig
Facility: Apple Ridge Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2011
Years at Current Facility: 2 Years
List Your Major Responsibilities at Your Current Position:
My current responsibilities include managing the daily golf operations such as placing special
orders, billing of merchandise, manage bag room employees including hiring and training, and
displaying of merchandise.
Recent Work Experience:
Currently 1st Assistant Golf Professional at Apple Ridge Country Club. Previously I was employed for 5 seasons as Assistant Golf Professional at Crestmont Country Club.
Playing Accomplishments:
N/A
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
My career low round is 66 and was shot at St. James Golf Club in September of 2012.
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of golf?
I originally grew up playing ice hockey and currently play in a men’s league. I also enjoy fishing, snowboarding/skiing, any outdoor activities, and traveling in the off season.
Name: Chris Selvaggio
Facility: Ramsey Golf & Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2009
Years at Current Facility: 1 Year
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for season-long tournament programs including Men’s group with 180 players, Ladies 9-hole group with 40 players, Ladies 18-hole group with 60 players, and Junior
league with 120 players
* Coordinate Golfer Development Program and provide private instruction for the membership
* Head of Junior Golf Program including over 80 clinics and camps
* Update and maintain the golf section of the member’s website
Recent work experience includes:
2012: Ramsey Golf & Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
2011-2012: Spanish Wells Country Club (Naples, FL), Director of Golf Operations
2008-2011: The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club (Sarasota, FL), 1st Assistant Golf Professional & Retail Coordinator
All time career low round is: 66, The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club (2011)
Honors and Awards:
* US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher (2012)
* US Kids Golf Certified Instructor (2012)
* Honorable Mention US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher (2008 & 2009)
* Golf Shop named Top 100 Golf Shop by GolfWorld Magazine (2008 & 2009)
* Faldo Golf Institute Certified Instructor (2007)
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
In my spare time I enjoy being with my wife, Tiffany, and daughter, Charlotte. I am a big fan
of the NY Yankees, Giants, and Knicks. I am also an avid fisherman.
Name: Michael Shutte, PGA
Facility: The Ridgewood Country Club
PGA Status: PGA Member Since 2012
Years at Current Facility: 3 Years
Major responsibilities at my facility include, but are not limited to:
*Oversee the Buying Plan for the golf shop
*Manage the daily golf shop operations
*Responsible for 9 & 18 hole ladies programs
*Responsible for organizing and implementing all mixed couples events
*Manage corporate outings bi-monthly
*Responsible for placing, tracking, and managing the special order program
*Plan junior golf camps for approximately 40 golfers per week for eight weeks
*Produce or star in a “Tip of the Week” golf instructional video on a weekly basis
Recent work experience includes:
*2009; 2011-2013: The Ridgewood Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
*2012: Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, Assistant Golf Professional
*2010: Plainfield Country Club, Assistant Golf Professional
Top Playing accomplishments include:
NA
All-time career low round is: 69, The Ridgewood Country Club (2010)
PGA Board Commitment/Involvement:
NA
Special Award Nominations/Received:
NA
Hobbies and interests outside of golf include, but are not limited to:
I enjoy competing in any other sport especially racquetball, basketball, ping pong,
and paddle tennis. I also enjoy the outdoors and time spent with family and friends.
Name: Kelly Welsh
Facility: Plainfield Country Club
PGA Status: Apprentice
Years at Current Facility: 1st Season
List Your Major Responsibilities at Your Current Position:
*Member & Outside Tournaments Coordinator
*Teaching
*Junior Golf
*Club Repair
*Hard Goods
Recent Work Experience:
*The Club at Olde Cypress (Naples, Florida) –Assistant Golf Professional
*Rosemont Country Club (Akron, Ohio) – Assistant Golf Professional
*Dave Pelz Scoring Game School – Instructor’s Assistant
*LPGA – Caddie
Playing Accomplishments:
*3rd Place, Northern Ohio Section, Assistant Match Play
*8th Place, Northern Ohio Section, Assistants Championship
What is your All time Career Low Round and Where did it Take Place:
*61 – Manistee Golf and Country Club (Manistee, Michigan)
PGA Board/Committee Involvement:
N/A
PGA Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
Other Awards Won or Nominated For:
N/A
What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of golf?
Traveling, Concerts, Running