NEAA Overview
The New England Assistants Association is a subsidiary of the New England Section with an overall mission of establishing a unique culture amongst all assistants by combining educational programs with a competitive tournament series. The Association’s main focus is to foster an environment that will allow assistants to constantly grow professionally in hopes of obtaining a future head golf professional role.
NEAA Support
Assistant Professionals and Associates are encouraged to reach out to the NEAA support line ne.assistants.association@gmail.com with any questions regarding portfolio work, career advancement, or operational best practices.
Quick Links
- 2026 Assistants Association Membership (Required to Play in Tournaments)
- 2026 Assistants' Association Tournament Schedule/Registration
- 2026 Assistants Association POY Standings
- Monthly Newsletter
- Rules and Regulations(pdf) Download
- NEAA POY Points Breakdown(pdf) Download
- PAT Schedule
- Paths to PGA Membership
2026 Assistants' Association Tournament Schedule
| Date | Event | Site | Winner/Score |
| December (All Month Long) | Trackman Series #1 | Royal Melbourne | Aaron Walker (-2, 69) |
| January (All Month Long) | Trackman Series #2 | Baker’s Bay | Ryan Riley (-4, 68) |
| February (All Month Long) | Trackman Series #3 | Royal Birkdale | |
| March (All Month Long) | Trackman Series #4 | Iron Horse | |
| April 13th-October 14th | Individual Match Play Bracket | Multiple Sites | |
| April 13th | Spring Meeting/Pro-Pro | Alpine CC | |
| April 27th | Stroke Play #1 | Pinehills (Nicklaus) | |
| May 7th | NEPGA Hudson Cup | Marshfield CC | |
| May 13th | Stroke Play #2 | Abenaqui CC | |
| May 26th | NEPGA Pro-Assistant Championship | Bay Club at Mattapoisett | |
| June 9th | Stroke Play #3 | Mount Washington | |
| July 7th | Pro-Pro #1 | Agawam Hunt | |
| September 9th | Pro-Pro #2 | Ipswich CC | |
| September 21st-22nd | NEPGA Assistant Championship | Alpine CC | |
| October 1st | NEAA Championship | Wianno Club | |
| October 7th | Stroke Play #4 | Nashawtuc CC | |
| October 14th | Stroke Play #5 | Granite Links | |
| October 26th | Fall Meeting/Ryder Cup | Worcester CC |
2026 NEAA Board of Directors
Fergus Keane, PGA
President, NEAA
Boston Golf Club
fkeaneiii@gmail.com
Ryan Small, PGA
Vice President, NEAA
Bass Rocks Golf Club
ryansmall@pga.com
Aaron Walker, PGA
Secretary, NEAA
Worcester Country Club
aaron.g.walker15@gmail.com
Alex Socinski, PGA
Director at Large, NEAA
Black Rock Country Club
johnalexander@pga.com
Eric Aguiar, PGA
Tournament Chairman, NEAA
York Golf & Tennis Club
Eric.aguiargolf0303@gmail.com
Assistants' Association News
Riley finishes Season as NEAA Player of the Year with Victory at Bass Rocks
GLOUCESTER, Mass. – After an incredible season of competition, Ryan Riley of the Golf Academy of New England won the final New England
read more
Hohman wins NEAA Fall Meeting Stroke Play at Wampatuck
CANTON, Mass. – Just another New England Assistants’ Association (NEAA) Stroke Play event in some difficult conditions. Patrick Hohman of
read more
Welch and Singer battle for a tie at Boothbay Harbor
BOOTHBAY HARBOR, M.E. – John Welch of Nonesuch River Golf Club and Brandon Singer of Abenaqui Country Club tied to win the New England Assistants’
read more
Adair and Young Tie at NEAA Stroke Play #4
WORCESTER, Mass. – 10 players competed at the Tatnuck Country Club in Worcester on Wednesday, October 1st where the wind blew for the New England
read more
Daley Captures Inaugural 2025 NEAA Championship in Playoff Fashion
DEDHAM, Mass. – It was a beautiful day for golf and a great venue to host the first-ever New England Assistants’ Association (NEAA) Championship,
read more
Aguiar and Singer Tie at NEAA SPS #2 at York Golf & Tennis Club
YORK, Maine – The second event of the 2025 Stroke Play Series for the New England Assistants’ Association unfolded at the historic York Golf
read more
Shamus Landers Claims Victory at NEAA Stroke Play #1
RUMFORD, R.I. – The wind showed its teeth on Tuesday, April 29th at Wannamoisett Country Club for the New England Assistants’ Association (NEAA)
read more
NEAA Spring Meeting & Pro-Pro
CRANSTON, R.I. – It was a picture-perfect day for the New England Assistants Association Spring Meeting, held at Alpine Country Club on April
read more
NEAA Important 2025 Schedule Updates
BOYLSTON, Mass. – The New England Assistants’ Association (NEAA) is happy to announce the introduction of new competitive and networking
read more
Ciolino Captures 2024 NEPGA Hudson Cup
MARSHFIELD, Mass. – Nico Ciolino (Brae Burn CC) took home the 2024 NEPGA Hudson Cup on Thursday, May 9th at Marshfield Country Club. The Hudson
read more
NEAA Visits The Country Club for Skins Series
BROOKLINE, MASS. – On Tuesday afternoon, The New England Assistant’s Association assembled at The Country Club for the second NEAA Skins
read more