PGA Instructor
Director of Growth of the Game Initiatives/Golf 2.0
Age: 25
Hometown: Wolfeboro, NH
Current Residence: Somerville, MA
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with an Emphasis in Professional Golf Management, Clemson University 2008
- Class A PGA Member, Elected April 2009
Teaching Experience: Since enrolling in the PGM Program, Dave has had a passion for teaching golf. This passion grew in 2008 while interning at Golf Made Simple Golf Schools in St. Augustine, Florida. During the 7-month internship, Dave instructed over 30 3 day golf schools and was able to learn from renowned instructor Mark Solomon. The time spent in St. Augustine allowed him to build upon his knowledge of the golf swing and understand how body movement relates to consistent ball striking. In the 3 years as 1st Assistant at Framingham, he has substantially increased his lesson service each year. He has a passion for growing the game by teaching and mentoring juniors through the FCC Junior Long Term Development Programs.
Playing Experience:
2011 NEPGA Event Man Fall Classic at Presidents Club – 2nd Place
2010 NEPGA Assistants Spring Series #1 at Eastward Ho! – 1st Place (70)
2009 NEPGA Hudson Cup at Duxbury Yacht Club – 3rd Place (70)
Career Low Round – 66 @ Sun River Resort in Bend, OR
Competitve Low Round – 68 @ Chanticleer, Greenville Country Club
Bio: Dave was introduced to the game at age 6 by his grandparents. He began working at the local golf course by age 12. Shortly after he began playing competitively in local, state, and national tournaments. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida before his junior year of high school to work on his game and play more tournaments. He attended Clemson University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management with an Emphasis in Professional Golf Management. In the spring of 2009 he was elected into the PGA and hired as the 1ST Assistant Professional at Framingham Country Club. In his free time he enjoys to hunt, fish, snowboard, and spend time in New Hampshire.
