Meet The Pros

Scott Mattiello

Scott is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a major in business management and organization.  In 1997, he received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.  He turned pro in 1998 and four years later, after completing a three-level Golf Professional Training Program with the PGA, he received his PGA Professional Certification.

Scott received his training as a golf instructor and general manager from pros at the prestigious San Diego Golf Academy at the San Marcos Golf Course in Mesa, Arizona (one of the oldest golf courses in Arizona). The Academy has affiliations in eight locations across the country, including Arizona, San Diego, Orlando, Hawaii, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Scott began his career with a management company at the Raven Golf Course in Arizona, a golf course rated No. 1 in the world for guest service.  This is where he honed in his golf course management skills studying and working at many golf courses with different demographics and different experiences. He also traveled to other properties and relocated in San Destin, Florida, where he opened up the Raven Golf Club at Sandestin, and he served as the outside supervisor for one year.  He also worked as the first assistant golf professional in Stratton, Vermont, a 27-hole golf facility, working under Golf Professional Danny Caverly.  From there he was promoted to his first Head Golf Professional position in Michigan at a very private Tom Weiskopf designed golf course, Forest Dunes, voted as the Best New Upscale Course in 2003 by Golf Digest.  After spending one season at Forest Dunes Scott was then transferred back to Arizona to become the General Manager of the Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch, a semi-private course where he remained before relocating to Connecticut.

He takes pride in the fact that he was born and raised here in Torrington, Connecticut and is excited about the upcoming transition. His wife Jada and two children, Echo (three years) and Brogen (one year) share in his excitement of the 2008 golf season.  

When asked about his vision for Green Woods Scott stated “I want to make Green Woods a friendly, enjoyable experience that people want to be a part of.  My long-term goal is to return Green Woods to its private status.” 

email: Scott@Keepswinginggolf.com

Robert McCarthy, Sr.

Pro Shop Staff - Legendary Shop Assistant 

Robert (MACK) McCarthy is a past president of the board of directors to Green Woods Country Club.  His services go far and beyond the average member, in fact Mack is some what of the back bone of the country club.  He represents the core of our membership and the core values that have been established over the years.  Mack's understanding of the game, his understanding of the membership, and his understanding of making decisions in the best interest of the golf club are what make him legendary.  Thank you Mack for your continued support.       

Diane Hickson

Diane is new to the Pro Shop this year. Having spent over 30 years in management at a local bearing manufacturer and five years managing her own consulting business, she is now semi-retired. For the past four years she has worked in the Pro Shop at Hop Meadow Country Club during the golf season and at Ski Sundown during the ski season. This is her ideal "retirement plan" as she and her husband Jim love to golf and ski. She looks forward to being back on both feet soon and serving the membeship at Green Woods this season. Stop in the Pro Shop and say hello.