The Massachusetts Golf Association sponsors the following nine committees, effective January 1, 2026. To contact a committee or committee member, click on the button below.
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Peter Frodigh* | Dedham Country & Polo Club |
| Joe Mahoney | Salem Country Club |
| Eddie Cordeiro | Belmont Country Club |
| Andrew Sveen | Dedham Country & Polo Club |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| David Levenson, Director of Finance** | Mass Golf |
| Danielle Pourbaix, Chief Administrative Officer** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Supporting Staff
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| John Crook* | Cape Cod National Golf Club |
| Mace Foehl | Taconic Golf Club |
| Peter Frodigh | Dedham Country & Polo Club |
| Bob Villeneuve | GreatHorse |
| Bud Sumner | Dedham Country & Polo Club |
| Jordan Burke | Needham Golf Club |
| Pam Gardner | Concord Country Club |
| Paul LaCerda | Charles River Country Club |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Kevin Eldridge, Senior Director of Rules & Competitions** | Mass Golf |
| Greg Howell, Assistant Director of Rules & Competitions** | Mass Golf |
| Drew Rosen, Senior Manager of Championships** | Mass Golf |
| Jamie Haufler, Manager of Championships** | Mass Golf |
| Grace McKinnon, Manager of Championship Administration** | Mass Golf |
| Sean Morahan, Championships Coordinator** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Supporting Staff
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Denise Eddy* | Black Rock Country Club |
| Scott Baker | William J. Devine Golf Course |
| Caren Althauser | LPGA Amateur Golf Association - Boston |
| Don Hearn | GCSANE |
| Victor Barruzza | Cedar Hill Golf Course |
| Lynne O'Neill | Hatherly Country Club |
| Dave Frem | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club |
| Leanne Smith | TPC Boston |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Mark Gagne, Senior 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 |
| Jared Winiarz, Member Services Coordinator** | Mass Golf |
| Katie Ryan, Manager of Women’s Events** | Mass Golf |
| Riley Blue, Manager of Technology** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Supporting Staff
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Sarah Forbes* | The Country Club |
| Chuck McKenzie** | Willowbend |
| Herbie Aikens | Old Sandwich Golf Club |
| Tim Carlson | Charter Oak Country Club |
| Jameson Barber | Trull Brook Golf Course |
| Angie Camacho | Girls Gone Clubbin' |
| Michelle McDonough | Renaissane |
| Dave Frem | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club |
| Richy Werenski+ | |
| Megan Khang+ | |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Kyle Harris, Director of Operations of First Tee Massachusetts*** | Mass Golf |
| Taylor Januario, Assistant Director of First Tee Massachusetts*** | Mass Golf |
| Corey Vaillancourt, Operations Coordinator of First Tee Massachusetts*** | Mass Golf |
| Drew Chapman, Head Golf Professional @ The Links at Mass Golf*** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Vice Chair
*** Supporting Staff
+ Ambassadors
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Tom Bagley* | Oak Hill Country Club |
| Steve Ayres | Worcester Country Club |
| Dick Connolly | Concord Country Club |
| Leslie Logan | TPC Boston |
| Bob Donovan | Wollaston Golf Club |
| Roberta Bolduc | Longmeadow Country Club |
| Don Hearn | GCSANE |
| Mike Whitmer | |
| Paul Murphy | Charles River Country Club |
| Anne Marie Tobin | Thompson Country Club |
| Mike Higgins | Worcester Country Club |
| Jim Horvath | Bayberry Hills Golf Course/Bass River Golf Course |
| William Healy | Concord Country Club |
| Kevin Mendik | Brae Burn Country Club |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Stephen Hanjack, Director of Marketing and Communications** | Mass Golf |
| Steve Derderian, Senior Manager of Communications** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Supporting Staff
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Eddie Cordeiro* | Belmont Country Club |
| Leslie Greis | The Ridge Club |
| David Chag | The Country Club |
| Tom Brodeur | TPC Boston |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Danielle Pourbaix, Chief Administrative Officer** | Mass Golf |
| Jared Winiarz, Member Services Coordinator** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Supporting Ctaff
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.
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Tom Bagley* | Oak Hill Country Club |
| Megan Bearce | Thorny Lea Golf Club |
| Pam Kuong | Charles River Country Club |
| Joe Mahoney | Salem Country Club |
| Tom Berkel | Wyantenuck Country Club |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Joanne Gagnon, President | Renaissance |
* Chair
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO* | Mass Golf |
| Joanne Gagnon, President | Renaissance |
| Joe Mahoney | Salem Country Club |
| Mo Davenport | |
| Denise Eddy | Black Rock Country Club |
* Chair
| NAME | CLUB/AFFILIATION |
|---|---|
| Chelsea Curtis* | The Country Club |
| Mo Davenport** | |
| Jesse Menachem, Executive Director/CEO | Mass Golf |
| Danielle Pourbaix, Chief Administrative Officer*** | Mass Golf |
* Chair
** Vice Chair
*** Supporting Staff
