Joe Merlin, PGA
Head Golf Professional
585-586-3608 (Golf Shop)
[email protected]
Joe joins Monroe Golf Club as a Class “A” PGA Member and has spent the last 13 seasons honing his skill set at top clubs in the country including,
Inverness Club, Wannamoisett Country Club, Metedeconk National Golf Club, Pittsburgh Field Club, and Loxahatchee Club. Joe’s love for golf grew as he learned the game from his grandfather while growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joe is a graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania Professional Golf Management Program and has since become U.S. Kids Golf Certified, Eyeline Golf: 4 Elements of Putting Certified, and is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. He currently resides in
Farmington, NY. Outside of golf, he enjoys fishing and keeping current on the Pittsburgh sports teams. Joe is excited to get to know you and your family while helping you enjoy the game of golf!
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Daniel Steinsdoerfer, PGA
Senior Assistant Golf Professional
585-586-3608 (Golf Shop)
[email protected]
Dan is returning to Monroe Golf Club as the Senior Assistant Golf Professional. He is originally, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of the Penn State University Professional Golf Management Program. He has gained incredible experience while working at TPC Michigan, The Club at Olde Cypress, Chartwell Golf and Country Club, and The Fisher Island Club. Dan earned his Class A PGA Membership in 2014, is a U.S. Kids golf Certified Coach, and is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. Outside of golf, he enjoys painting, and spending time with his family and his Fiancé, Ashley. Dan is enthusiastic for the
opportunity to assist in mentoring our staff of Professionals while continuing to enhance the golf experience here at Monroe.
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Andrew Farrell, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
585-586-3608 (Golf Shop)
[email protected]
Andrew Farrell joins the Golf Professional Staff as an Assistant Professional after serving the memberships at Rock Creek Cattle Company in Deer Lodge, MT, Inverness Club in Toledo, OH, and Whisper Rock Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ and Essex County Club in Boston, MA. He grew up in East Syracuse, NY, and studied Professional Golf Management at State University of New York at Delhi and graduated in 2013. He has valuable experience instructing all levels of players, creating a first-class experience across the operation, and has an incredible drive to improve daily on his journey towards becoming a Head Golf Professional. He enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, and bowling. Andrew is excited about his opportunity to share his passion with you at the club.
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Kyle Hlywa
Assistant Golf Professional
585-586-3608 (Golf Shop)
[email protected]
Kyle joins the Golf Professional Staff as an Assistant Professional after serving the memberships at Dedham Country and Polo Club in Boston, MA, Mountain Lake in Lake Wales, FL, Lost Tree Club, in West Palm Beach, FL, and Essex County Club in Boston, MA. and is currently working through Level 2 of the PGA Professional Golf Management Curriculum after earning a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration from SUNY Delhi. His background includes detail-oriented tournament operations experience, ability to instruct players of all ages and abilities, and a passion for growing the game of golf across all facets of the operation. He likes to play pick up hockey from time to time, he is also a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Miami Dolphins. Kyle looks forward to meeting you and adding his passion to the golf experience at Monroe!
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Dominick Rello
Assistant Golf Professional
Dominick is joining the Golf Professional Staff as an Assistant Professional and is currently working through the PGA Professional Golf Management Curriculum. He grew up in Shelton, CT, and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. Dominick began his journey as an aspiring Head Professional at New Haven Country Club in CT and at Hobe Sound Golf Club in Hobe Sound, FL. Outside of golf, he loves spending time with friends and family. He enjoys hockey and is looking forward to sharing his passion for the game with you!
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Andrew Fedele
Assistant Golf Professional
Andrew is joining the Golf Professional staff as an Assistant Golf Professional and is originally from Rochester, NY. Andrew competed collegiately and graduated from St. John Fisher College. He is beginning his journey through the PGA Professional
Program and is joining us from his first winter at Fisher Island Club in Miami, FL.
He is an accomplished player and has competed in the Monroe Invitational, many RDGA events, and won the NYS Boy’s Junior Championship in 2014. He is looking forward to gaining experience within our
operation and can’t wait to help you enjoy your time at the club!
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Nick Teerlinck
Sports Management Intern
Nick is a student at St. John Fisher College and is working to graduate with a
degree in Sport Management with a minor in Business Management. Last summer, he interned with ESPN Rochester where he assisted in the production of The Sports Bar with Danger & Battaglia. Through his education at St. John Fisher College, he has been given many opportunities to develop professionally looks forward to working with the great members of Monroe Golf Club.
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Augie Howland
PGA Intern
Augie was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a first-year Professional Golf Management student at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. His favorite part about playing golf is being able to improve and work towards getting better every day. Outside of golf, Augie enjoys going to concerts, watching sports, and spending time with friends. Augie is very excited to be spending his first internship here at Monroe while offering you a memorable golfing experience!
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