PGA Director Of Golf
Reed Lansinger
Employment History: Philadelphia Cricket Club (2004, 2013-2016), Baltusrol Golf Club (2007-2012), Sea Island Golf Club (2006), Merion Golf Club (2005)
Hometown: Villanova, PA
Residence: Morristown, NJ
Family: My wife, Kathryn and I live in Morristown. I have a brother, Peter and a sister, Diana. My mother, Nan lives in Villanova, PA.
Hobbies: I love to spend time with friends and family, doing anything and everything. When I am not playing golf, I am watching sports! I am a very dedicated fan of the Clemson Football team and the Villanova Basketball team. I am a Philadelphia sports fan, by birth, not by choice. I promise to keep my Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers talk to a minimum!
Favorite Golf Courses: Merion - East, Baltusrol – Upper, Kiawah – Ocean, Cypress Point, Sea Island – Seaside
LPGA Director Of Instruction
Christine Reuss
Employment History: Mountain Ridge Country Club (West Caldwell, NJ), Fairway Mews Golf Club (Spring Lake, NJ), Suneagles Golf Club (Fort Monmouth, NJ)
Hometown & Residence: Staten Island, NY
Hobbies: Travel, Beach, Foodie, Movies, Cycling, Hiking and spending time with family always!
Favorite Golf Courses: Tralee, Ballybunion, Key West Golf Club, Bethpage Black, Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Canoe Brook - South Course
About Christine: Christine Reuss has been teaching people golf for over 18 years. As a TPI Certified Golf Coach she believes that we teach “people” not a golf swing and her goal is to find the most efficient way for that individual to learn so that they can enjoy the game.
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Matthew Hardy
Employment History: Matt began his career as a “starter” at Mendham Golf & Tennis Club and worked my way up to First Assistant Professional before joining the Canoe Brook Staff in 2015
Hometown: Wantage, NJ
Residence: Rockaway, NJ
Family: Jacki (Wife) – marketing coordinator at Corneal Associates of NJ. Zachary (Newborn Son) – born October 2016, currently a sleep assassin
Hobbies: I’m a huge NY Giants fan. After 24 years on the waitlist, I finally became a season ticket holder last season. I enjoy relaxing on the beach, grilling in my backyard and playing/coaching basketball
Favorite Golf Courses: Kiawah Island – River Course, Mountain Ridge Country Club, Sleepy Hollow Country Club
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Tony Perla
Employment History: Radnor Valley Country Club (Villanova, PA), Philadelphia Cricket Club, Ledgerock Golf Club (Mohton, PA)
Hometown: Collegeville, PA
Residence: Basking Ridge, NJ
Family: 2 Brothers (John, James), a sister (Meg)
Hobbies: Tony's hobbies include Philadelphia sports, cars, and voice-over animations
Favorite Golf Courses: Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black, Cypress Point Club
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Joe Brady
Employment History: My career began at Hollywood Golf Club in Deal, NJ. I started as a caddy and also worked outside operations. I spent four seasons at Hollywood before taking my first Assistant position at Hackensack Golf Club
Hometown & Residence: Ridgefield Park, NJ
Family: Girlfriend of nine years, expect to be engaged/married by 2019
Hobbies: I am a huge Giants Fan and Los Angeles Lakers fan, basically I spend my off-season watching sports. I do a little traveling to Florida, Disney World to be exact, my girlfriend and I go once a year as we both can’t get enough
Favorite Golf Courses: Due Process - Stable, Palm & Magnolia - Disney Courses, The Founders Club, Wild Turkey
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Shane Swick
Employment History: Shane has completed internships at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida and at Canoe Brook Country Club. Shane is a recent graduate from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC where he successfully completed the Professional Golf Management Program along with earning a degree in Business Management
Hometown: Chardon, OH
Residence: Morristown, NJ
Hobbies: Hobbies include being a student to the game of golf, fitness training, traveling, hiking, camping, surfing, skiing, and fishing, anything that embraces fresh air
Favorite Golf Courses: Kapalua - Plantation Course, Kiawah Island - Ocean Course, Muirfield Village
PGA Assistant Golf Professional
Garrett Carpenter
Employment History: Bayonne Golf Club, The Dye Preserve Golf Club, Miami Beach Golf Club (assistant to Michael Hunt at the Jim McLean golf school)
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Residence: New York, NY
Family: Fiancé (Nicole Rang)
Hobbies: Golf, avid sports fan, fitness, traveling
Favorite Golf Courses: Bayonne Golf Club, Friar’s Head Golf Club, Fishers Island Club, Waterville Golf Links, Canoe Brook Country Club - South Course, The Dye Preserve Golf Club
Golf Shop Manager
Megan Bickel
Employment History: 15+ years in Retail Management (Nordstrom, Lucky Brand, Alex and Ani)
Hometown: Springfield, NJ
Residence: Basking Ridge, NJ
Family: Husband (Richard Bickel - Director of Security), 3 sisters (Gloria, Dawn, Laura)
Hobbies: Her hobbies include spending time with her cats and family, going to the beach, drinking coffee, and listening to music.
Favorite Golf Courses: Canoe Brook Country Club and still exploring!
Starter
Preston Parker
Employment History: Worked at Canoe Brook for 22 years
Hometown: East Orange, NJ
Residence: Orange, NJ
Family: 3 Sisters (Romana, Courtney, Nicole), 2 Brothers (Kevin & Andre)
Hobbies: His hobbies include golf & bowling
Favorite Golf Courses: Pebble Beach, Palm Valley Golf Course, Canoe Brook Country Club
Outside Service Manager
Kevin McCloskey
Employment History: Morris County Golf Club & Architects Golf Club
Hometown: Phillipsburg, NJ
Residence: South Course
Family: 2 Brothers (Brian & Daniel)
Hobbies: He is interested in chess, history, and golf
Favorite Golf Courses: Somerset Hills, Plainfield Country Club, Saucon Valley Country Club
Outside Operations
Daniel Londono
Outside Operations
Ryan O'Malley
Employment History: Ocean Reef Club & Buckhill Falls Golf Course
Hometown: Cresco, PA
Residence: South Course
Family: 2 Sisters (Alexa & Chelsea)
Hobbies: He is interested in golf, bowling, and fishing!
Favorite Golf Courses: Buckhill Falls Golf Course, Bears Club, Secession Golf Club, & Augusta National
Outside Operations
Mike Krasnor
Employment History: Baltusrol Golf Club & Canoe Brook 3 years
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Residence: Berkley Heights, NJ
Family: Mother (Nancy), Sister (Laura)
Hobbies: His hobbies include fishing, golfing, and bowling.
Favorite Golf Courses: Indian Creek Golf Club, McArthur Golf Club, Winged Foot Golf Club, and Canoe Brook
PGA Intern
Christi Conroy
Employment History: Rockaway River Summer Camp
Hometown & Residence: Denville, NJ
Family: Father (Peter), Mother (Karen), Brother (Peter), and Sister (Callie)
Hobbies: Her hobbies include golfing, playing basketball, and shopping. She also loves to listen to music and hang out with friends.
Favorite Golf Courses: Kiawah- Ocean Course, Augusta National, and Baltusrol- Upper
PGA Intern
Nick Lemieux
Employment History: Eastward Ho Country Club, North Jersey Country Club, Owl's Nest Golf Course and Resort
Hometown: Scituate, MA
Residence: South Course
Family: 1 Brother (Andrew)
Hobbies: His hobbies include watching sports, exercising, hiking, and playing lacrosse.
Favorite Golf Courses: San Francisco Golf Club, Eastward Ho Country Club, and Tobacco Road Golf Cub.
PGA Intern
Tyler Buchney
Retail Shop Intern
Madison Perkins
Employment History: Stones River Country Club & Daffodilly Design
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Residence: Summit, NJ
Family: 2 Brothers (Miller & Will), 2 Sisters (Ella & Gwyneth)
Hobbies: Her hobbies include playing soccer, hanging out with friends, and traveling.
Favorite Golf Course: Bartram Trail Golf Club & Augusta National