John Rose -- Head Golf Professional
Originally from the Rochester area, John spent five years as Assistant Golf Professional/Manager at Chili Country Club. He then moved to Hawaii where he was the top teaching professional at Kapalua Golf Academy in the Kapalua Golf Resort.
Having been lured back to the great northeast, John now provides our members with his teaching skills and manages tournaments and outings for the club as well as operating a fully stocked pro shop.
Tom Newkirk -- Grounds and Greens
After three years as Golf Course Superintendent at the Bethpage State Park, Yellow Course, Tom Newkirk took over the duties of Superintendent here at the Elmira Country Club in May 2006. Tom graduated from the State University of New York at Cobleskill with a Bachelor of Technology in Plant Science as well as an Associates Degree in Turf Grass Management. Along with these degrees, Tom’s diverse background at various country clubs and golf courses (including preparation for the 2002 U.S. Open at the Bethpage Black Course) as well as research conducted at Cornell University, have provided him with the necessary knowledge and experience to expertly maintain and improve our high quality golf course.
