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Andrew Myers, Certified PGA Professional, Owner

Andy Myers began his golf career at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in 2008 as a locker room attendant, outside services attendant and pro shop attendant at The Atunyote Golf Club before being promoted to Assistant Golf Professional & Tournament Coordinator in November 2009. Andy enrolled in the PGA Professional Golf Management Program in September of 2009. While working at Shenendoah and Kaluhyat Golf Clubs, Andy completed all levels of the Professional Golf Management Program, passed the Player’s Ability Test and was elected a Class A PGA Member in March of 2011. Andy has also completed all 7 Certified Professional Programs in the areas of retail, golf operations, ownership & leasing, executive management, general management, instruction and player development. He is one of a handful  of PGA Professional to hold all 7 certifications.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master’s Degree in Instructional Design from Syracuse University. Andy’s philosophy on teaching is tailored to each student and is based on physical abilities and personal goals. He believes in a natural golf swing, driven by the big muscles in the body to create maximum club head speed and contact consistency. Andy believes it is extremely important for the player to understand the causes for various types of results so that practice is productive and leads to the overall performance the student desires. Andy has taught players of all skill levels and ages, from juniors to fellow PGA Professionals.

Philip Kless, Class A PGA Professional, Owner

Philip Kless is a PGA Golf Professional and owner/ operator at Lyndon Golf Course.  He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Resort and Tourism with a specialization in Professional Golf Management from Coastal Carolina University. He was first team All County Golf in his high school, and was captain of both golf and varsity basketball teams. His career has given him the opportunity to gain extensive experience in the golf industry in both inside and outside operations. Phil has directed tournaments which included organizing pairings and skills challenges, managing tournament operations staff, enforcing rules and regulations for course governance, supervising guest check-in and reservation processes as well as pro shop management. He also skilled and trained in club fitting and golf instruction. The game of golf lets him share his passion and knowledge through lessons, which teach fundamentals. He also likes keeping instruction simple and easy to understand so that a fun atmosphere is created. Phil will work with each student to design a personal improvement program to help them achieve their golfing goals.

Scott Hilton, Head Golf Professional

Scott began his golfing life at his family owned golf courses. In 2000 he became the Head Professional of those courses at The Elms and The Pines Golf Clubs in the Pulaski area.  Scott also worked for 15 winters as the First Assistant and Tournament Director at The Arnold Palmer designed Majors Golf Club in Palm Bay Florida.

Scott’s golfing highlights include junior golf success in the SDJGA with several wins from ages 8-17.  Scott finished his senior year of golf with a 16-1 record and was named as a Frontier League All Star.  Scott then attended Jefferson Community College where he won 3 events and conference player of the year in 1997.  As a professional, Scott competed in several Florida winter tour events including the moonlight, slam, and Hooters Winter Series tours.  He also qualified and played in The New York State Open four consecutive years at Bethpage Black.  After a few injury setbacks, Scott is working on regaining his old form and looks forward to competing in The CNY PGA events this season.

Scott comes to us after working as the Head Golf Professional at his family’s club for 23 years.  He is excited for a new challenge and is very excited to have this opportunity and is currently re enrolled in the PGA Program.  Scott will be working towards his full PGA Membership at his time here at Sunset Ridge Golf Club.  Scott has been running leagues and tournaments for years and prides himself on organizing amazing events that all of the participants enjoy. Scott’s teaching style is to simplify the game for his students and to put together an individual plan for each of his students.

Rose Thompson, ACF Executive Chef

Chef Rose Thompson returns to Sunset Ridge Golf Club for the 2023 season as our Executive Chef.  Rose has worked with us since 2018.  Rose continues to evaluate and improve our restaurant and banquet menus and her fish fries in summer are not to be missed!  Chef Rose has grown from humble beginnings.  She was exposed to a wide range of cultural backgrounds in her childhood and credits her culinary range to the many teachers who welcomed her into their kitchens throughout her life.  Rose loves creating special dishes that bring back fond memories of those experiences.  Her greatest inspiration has drawn from a woman, affectionately named “Grandma Lee”.  Grandma Lee taught her how flavors can work together and they spent many days experimenting with new flavors and traditional recipes to make them even better!  These experiences led Rose to pursue a new career in the culinary arts.  She earned her degree in Culinary Management from Onondaga Community College.  Rose  has combined her love of cooking with her love of fishing and hunting to create award winning fish and game dishes in the CNY area.  She is a member of the American Culinary Federation and is currently working on achieving certified status.  Rose is excited for the coming season and looks forward to seeing everyone!

John “J” Yanchisin, GCSAA Superintendent