WORCESTER CC WEEKLY A Worcester Country Club Communication
Please Welcome our new GM, Troy Sprister Originally from Wisconsin, Troy’s career as a PGA Golf Professional and General Manager has taken him from the MidWest to Florida, California, Colorado and Vermont. It was in Carmel, California, where Troy met his future wife Katie. The two were joined by daughters Lucey, Lilly, several cats and one big dog! Having had the opportunity to live in a wide variety of the country, New England is where Troy and his family want to be.
Troy’s background includes twelve years with Marriott Hotels and resorts, managing golf resorts and private clubs under the Marriott Golf umbrella. He also worked for Jack Nicklaus, building and opening the Vermont National Country Club in South Burlington, VT.
Working successfully with members at private clubs became Troy’s calling card. He has served at premier clubs including Carmel Valley Ranch, Carmel, CA; Lakewood Country Club, Denver, CO; Dorset Field Club, Dorset, VT; and Fort Wayne Country Club, Fort Wayne, IN.
The deep history and traditions of Worcester Country Club are what attracted Troy to the club. He looks forward to leading the club into the future and ensuring the success of the club for many generations to come.
Troy’s family will join him in Worcester after the school year is complete. Stop in and say hello and welcome him to the club!
JANUARY 2020
NEWS FROM THE PRO SHOP Worcester Country Club
Nick Lombardi has been promoted at The Founders Club in Sarasota and will be working year round in Florida. We are certainly going to miss Nick and his ability to make everyone smile. As Nick departs we welcome the newest member of our professional staff, Aaron Walker. To the Members and Staff of Worcester Country Club from Nick Lombardi I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year. It is bittersweet that I announce my acceptance as the 1st assistant professional at The Founders Golf Club in Sarasota, Fl. This promotion will have me working in Florida year round. As I advance in my career, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone at WCC as you have helped me grow as a golf professional and as a person. I am proud to say I was part of the WCC family, and I hope the relationships I have cultivated over the past few years will continue to grow. Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of Worcester Country Club. Sincerely, Nick Lombardi
NEWS FROM THE PRO SHOP
Aaron Walker Aaron Walker is originally from Amherst, Massachusetts, and learned the game of golf at Amherst Golf Club. After moving to Sutton Massachusetts his freshman year of high school, Aaron played three years as the number one player on the golf team. Aaron's senior year he qualified for Individual play in the MIAA championships. Aaron comes to us after spending 5 years at Wachusett Country Club in West Boylston and currently resides in Millbury with his wife, Laurie. Aaron is a level 1 PGA Associate, and working towards becoming a full PGA Member. Aaron's passions are club fitting, technology and fitness. We are thrilled to have Aaron join us as a member of the Worcester CC golf professional staff. Hole In One for Erin O’Hara Erin O’Hara had her first career ace on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at the Lakewood National Commander Course. Erin’s Ace was on the 88 yard 16th hole using a 58* Lob Wedge. Congratulations! Great way to start the New Year. World Handicapping System is Live As many of you may know the new World Handicapping System went into effect January 1st of this year. There a few things that every golfer should know before the start of the new season. Most importantly, it is critical that every golfer enter their scores following the end of each round on the date of play. Handicaps will now be updated daily. More information will be shared as we get closer to Spring opening. Click on the link to learn more.
February Dining Hours We reopen for Dining on Wednesday, February 5th
Dinner – Wednesday through Saturday 5:00pm to 9:00pm Bar Opens at 4:00pm
Closed Sunday
Save the Date
Celebrate Valentine's Day at WCC Please join us on Friday, February 14th for Valentine's Day Dinner at the Club
Special Menu coming soon!
Make your reservations today! online | reservations@worcestercc.org (508) 853-8064
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