What is your go-to Music?
80’s new wave, The Cars are a favorite
What is your go-to Food?
I know the locations of every Chipotle and Chick-fil-A in my territory.
What is your go-to Club in yo bag?
Driver
What is the best part of your game? Lately, lunch after the round.
What is your best round of Golf you have shot?
66 at Allegheny Country Club
Where did you grow up? Kittanning, PA
Tell us about your family.
- Are you married, and do you have any children?
I am married to Judy and have two sons, Zachary and Noah.
Tell us something that people might be surprised to learn about you.
PIAA Basketball referee.
I once hit an 8-iron from outside gate B at Three Rivers Stadium to 8 feet from home plate; it was a contest, not a rouge event.
Can you name two of your favorite golf courses that you've played on, and what makes them unique to you? I am partial to the courses where I worked. You learn to love and care for your home facility as if it were your child.
Kittanning Country Club is my church, where I learned to play, love the game, and where I first worked in the business. What initially drew you to the game of Golf, and how did you get started?
I started caddying at Kittanning Country Club when I was 16, worked in the shop, and then became Head Professional at 26. People would come to the course to PLAY and have fun, what a concept.
Could you provide some insight into your previous roles?
Head Professional at Seven Oaks Country Club
Assistant at Allegheny Country Club
Head Professional at Kittanning Country Club
Head Golf Coach at Robert Morris University
What made you decide to pursue a career in the PGA of America, and how long have you been a PGA member?
I have been a PGA member for over 30 years. I wanted to be a PGA Professional once I saw that I could make a difference in seeing smiles on people's faces after a good shot, and helping them do that more often.
What wisdom can you offer about golf careers and the importance of becoming a PGA member/achieving membership status?
If you can make the hardest game in the world enjoyable and fun for your members and guests, you will be successful.
Can you give some insight or provide any accolades or recognition?
LOVE my job - helping my fellow PGA Professionals and course owners have successful merchandising operations.