Tom was introduced to golf through caddying at an early age. Some amateur of his playing highlights include being a three time All American at Salem State College and reaching the final 16 of the 1987 US Amateur. Tom's professional playing achievements include winning the SE Florida Assistant Professional Championship, qualifying for two PGA Tour events, two National Club Professional Championships and one Senior National Club Professional Championship to date. Toms leadership and guidance not only helps his students but has helped produce two back-to-back Assistant Professional of the Year Award winners while serving as Director of Golf. Tom's teaching expertise has been developed through working with world renowned instructors Dana Dahlquist, Josh Koch, Bill Davis, Jim McLean, David Leadbetter, Todd Anderson, Hank Haney, Bob Toski, and Chuck Cook. Tom works tirelessly to insure all his students increase in skill and reach their golf goals .