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The Massachusetts Golf Association sponsors the following nine committees, effective January 30, 2023. To contact a committee or committee member, click on the button below.

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COMMITTEE QUICK LINKS: FINANCE, INVESTMENT & GENERAL ADMIN | CHAMPIONSHIP | MEMBER SERVICES | FIRST TEE MASSACHUSETTS | MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION | HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM | INVESTMENT IN THE GAME AWARD | GOVERNANCE | MUSEUM WORKING GROUP

 

2023 Finance, Investment & General Admin Committee

The Committee provides strategic advice and assistance to the Board of Directors and Staff regarding the organization’s fiduciary and general administrative duties. The Committee also reviews and monitors the performance of investment managers, recommends investment policies, and suggests changes to investment management strategies as necessary. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Joanne Gagnon*Renaissance
Dick ReillyBrae Burn Country Club
Bill WhelanMyopia Hunt Club
Megan BearceThorny Lea Golf Club
Joe MahoneySalem Country Club
Eddie CordeiroBelmont Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE

The Committee advises the Executive Director/CEO and the Director of Rules & Competitions on matters related to the planning, administration and management of all Championships conducted by Mass Golf. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
John Crook*Cape Cod National Golf Club
Joanne Gagnon*Renaissance
Henry St. CyrOak Hill Country Club
Christine VeatorFerncroft Country Club
Jeff PageWellesley Country Club
Chris MaloneTaconic Golf Club
Duncan GrattonThe Kittansett Club
Mace FoehlTaconic Golf Club
Peter FrodighDedham Country & Polo Club
Bob VilleneuveLudlow Country Club
Bud SumnerDedham Country & Polo Club
Jordan BurkeNeedham Golf Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Kevin Eldridge, Director of Rules & Competitions**Mass Golf
Greg Howell, Assistant Director of Rules & Competitions**Mass Golf
Drew Rosen, Senior Manager of Championships**Mass Golf
Matt Killeen, Manager of Championships**Mass Golf
Steve Yatrousis, Manager of Championship Administration**Mass Golf

* Denotes the committee chairs.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Committee oversees programs and services offered by the Association to its member clubs and individual members, including handicapping, course rating and marking, tournaments and member events, member days, education and outreach programs, and youth on course. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Scott Baker*William J. Devine Golf Course
Denise Eddy* (Vice Chair)Marshfield Country Club
Sally DeGanLPGA Amateur Golf Association – Boston
Caren AlthauserLPGA Amateur Golf Association - Boston
Megan BearceThorny Lea Golf Club
Don HearnGCSANE
George ThompsonMeadow Brook Golf Club
Victor BarruzzaCedar Hill Golf Course
Lynne O'NeillHatherly Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Mark Gagne, Sr. Director of Member Services**Mass Golf
Jenna Walkiewicz, Assistant Director of Member Services**Mass Golf
Mike Wice, Senior Manager of GHIN Services**Mass Golf
Tom Giffin, Manager of Course Rating & Services**Mass Golf
Kyle Sherman, Manager of Member Events & Services**Mass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 FIRST TEE MASSACHUSETTS COMMITTEE

The Committee is responsible for the oversight of First Tee Massachusetts and The Links at Mass Golf, the Association’s flagship facility, to further Mass Golf’s charitable mission and strategic intentions. The Committee works directly with staff to identify and support operational improvements, program growth, and related fundraising opportunities. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Sarah Forbes*The Kittansett Club
Herbie AikensOld Sandwich Golf Club
Shannon JohnsonThorny Lea Golf Club
Eddie CordeiroBelmont Country Club
Tim CarlsonPine Meadows Golf Club
Mike DunhamConcord Country Club
Nora PattonOrchards Golf Club
Jameson BarberTrull Brook Golf Club
Richy Werenski***Orchards Golf Club
Megan Khang***South Shore Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf
Kyle Harris, Director of Operations of First Tee Massachusetts**Mass Golf
Allyson Mollung, Program Manager of First Tee Massachusetts**Mass Golf
Drew Chapman, Head Golf Professional @ The Links at Mass Golf**Mass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

*** Denotes First Tee Massachusetts Ambassadors.

 

2023 MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Committee supports Mass Golf’s efforts to promote its mission and vision through strategic marketing, development and communications. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Bill Jenks*Brae Burn Country Club
Mary Lou BohnCharles River Country Club
George SargentThe Country Club
Alison WalsheVesper Country Club / LPGA
Mo DavenportWyantenuck Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf
Stephen Hanjack, Director of Marketing & Communications**Mass Golf
Rich Rapp, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications**Mass Golf
Steve Derderian, Manager of Communications**Mass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

The Committee will advise the Board of Directors and Staff on ways to help the Association become a DEI leader both internally and externally. Charter to be finalized. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Chelsea Curtis*The Country Club
Sally DeGanLPGA Amateur Golf Association – Boston
Mo DavenportWyantenuck Country Club
Mary Lou BohnCharles River Country Club
Patrick MartinCharles River Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM COMMITTEE

The Committee oversees the Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame to recognize and honor the contributions of those who have indelibly impacted golf in the Bay State. The Committee also oversees the Massachusetts Golf Museum, which serves as a steward of the game through interactive storytelling and exhibitions that feature artifacts significant to Bay State golf. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Tom Bagley*Oak Hill Country Club
Jack DezieckWyantenuck Country Club
Steve AyresWorcester Country Club
Richard ConnollyConcord Country Club
Leslie LoganTPC Boston
Robert DonovanWollaston Golf Club
Gary LarrabeeMedia
Roberta BolducLongmeadow Country Club
Don HearnGCSANE
Mike WhitmerMedia
Paul MurphyCharles River Country Club
Anne Marie TobinThompson Country Club
Mike HigginsWorcester Country Club
Jim HorvathDennis Pines Golf Course
William HealyEastward Ho!
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO Mass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf
Steve Derderian, Manager of Communications**Mass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

** Denotes supporting staff.

 

2023 INVESTMENT IN THE GAME AWARD COMMITTEE

The Committee develops the selection process, guidelines and designated amounts for Mass Golf scholarships, which are granted to two recipients pursuing career development within the golf industry. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Megan Bearce*Thorny Lea Golf Club
Joe MahoneySalem Country Club
Eddie CordeiroBelmont Country Club
Sarah ForbesThe Kittansett Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

 

2023 GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

The Committee identifies, evaluates and recommends qualified and diverse candidates for leadership positions, including the Board of Directors and Officers, Advisory Board members, and members of other committees. Additionally, the Committee assists the Executive Director/CEO in educating Board and Committee members on their responsibilities and developing appropriate policies for Association governance. 

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Tom Bagley*Oak Hill Country Club
Leslie LoganTPC Boston
Pam KuongCharles River Country Club
Joe MahoneySalem Country Club
Megan BearceThorny Lea Golf Club
Steve AyresWorcester Country Club
Cary JubinvilleLongmeadow Country Club
Alan Macdonald, President of the Board of Directors Winchester Country Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEOMass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

 

2023 MUSEUM WORKING GROUP

The Museum Working Group will take a closer look at the Massachusetts Golf Museum and Hall of Fame space and consider future use of it for the association.

NAMECLUB/AFFILIATION
Tom Bagley*Oak Hill Country Club
Richard ConnollyConcord Country Club
Anne Marie TobinThompson Country Club
Joanne GagnonRenaissance
Peter FrodighDedham Country & Polo Club
Joe MahoneySalem Country Club
Bill Van FaasenEssex County Club
Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO Mass Golf
Catherine Carmignani, Assistant Executive DirectorMass Golf

* Denotes the committee chair.

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