Matt, a Medway, Massachusetts native, found a passion for the game of golf as a young man. His commitment to the game led him to the Professional Golf Career College in Temecula, California, where he graduated with a degree in golf management. Soon after graduation, he made the move to Florida where he began his career as a golf professional and teaching pro. Matt worked worked through the Florida system amassing year-round knowledge and expertise in the game and club management. His early career brought him oportinities ranging from High End Private to Resort clubs. When he returned to New England, he spent five years as a teaching pro at the historic Worcester Country Club later taking a management position at the prestigious Lake Saint Catherine Country Club in Vermont. Matt truly finds his passion as a teaching pro. With over 10,000 lessons taught in his career he finds working with golfers of all levels to be the most rewarding part of what he does. He especially takes favor in advancing ladies golf as well as youth junior golf, designing and running programs throughout his career. As a Class A PGA Professional and for the last 26 years, Matt finds himself overseeing everything at Ridgewood, while constantly striving to ensure a fun and friendly atmosphere and think up new and exciting ways to increase the quality experience for Ridgewood’s members as well as nurture the love of the game with beginning golfers When not working long hours at Ridgewood and teaching one and all to play the life long game, Matt can be found hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, or generally enjoying as many outdoor activities as possible!