The Monroe Golf Professional Staff is to provide our members & guests with a uniquely-personalized golf experience that consistently exceeds expectations by offering a memorable experience daily. We will use the bulleted core values below to ensure we deliver a first-class tournament experience, boutique retail experience, and instructional/fitting programs that engage the entire membership by ensuring
we take care of the small details.
Integrity – Always doing the right thing no matter how difficult it may be.
Family-Oriented Culture – we will operate as a tight knit team to create an environment that the entire Monroe Family feels comfortable in and enjoys.
Passionate – we will go above and beyond to share our passion for the game and provide elite levels of service while ensuring all members and guests enjoy the “Monroe Experience”
Growth Mindset – we will strive to improve every day by focusing on our team goals while ensuring each and every staff member is focused on reaching their own goals
Balance – our team strives daily to work in a balanced atmosphere allowing staff to provide our membership with a first-class experience while working a 5-day work week.
Outgoing and friendly personality
Genuinely cares for others
Dedicated to sharing their passion for the game of golf
Focused on continuous improvement and positive work ethic
Can do attitude with an open mind
Joe Merlin - PGA Head Professional (5th year)
Inverness Club (OH), Wannamoisett CC (RI), Metedeconk National GC (NJ), Pittsburgh Field Club (PA), Loxahatchee Club (FL)
2017 New England PGA - Assistant Professional of the Year - RI Chapter
US Kids Certified Coach, Eyeline Golf 4PE Certified, Positive Coaching Alliance Member
Career Coach and Mentor for California University of PA PGM Program
Abby Ottman – Assistant Golf Professional (3rd Year)
2 years of industry experience (Completed Final Internship at Monroe in 2021)
Bachelors University of Buffalo Sport and Exercise Science
Garrett Hoyt – Assistant Golf Professional (2nd Year)
Johns Island Club (FL), East Aurora CC (NY), Sodus Bay Heights GC (NY)
SUNY Delhi - PGM
Hunter Burri – Assistant Golf Professional (2nd Year)
Johns Island Club (FL), Wildwood CC (NY)
Mercyhurst University Graduate
Nash Seaman – Assistant Golf Professional (2nd Year)
St. Clair CC (PA), Moselem Springs GC (PA)
California University of PA - PGM
Nicholle Schuerman – Assistant Golf Professional (1st Year)
St. Patrick's Links at Roseanna Hotel & Golf Resort (Ireland), Rolling Rock Club (PA)
California University of PA - PGM
Eric Mathis – Assistant Golf Professional (1st Year)
Johns Island Club (FL), Wildcat Cliffs CC (NC), The Currituck Club (NC)
Bowling Green State University, US Marine Corps
Dan Steinsdoerfer – Head Professional – Bellevue Country Club (NY)
Christian Hoecker, Assistant Professional - Essex County Club (MA)
Eric Wilson, First Assistant Professional - Brookfield CC (NY)
Andrew Farrell, Year-Round Assistant Professional - Fiddlesticks CC (FL)
Dominick Rello, Year-Round Assistant Professional – Hobe Sound GC (FL)
Kyle Hlywa – Full Time Instructor – 5 Iron Golf (IL)
Augie Howland, Caddie Master - Oak Hill CC (NY)