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.
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2025 Assistants' Association Tournament Schedule
| Date | Event | Site | Winner/Score |
| January (All Month Long) | Valhalla GC | Virtual | JJ Harris, 4-Under 68 |
| February (All Month Long) | Field Ranch – East Course | Virtual | Chan Longfellow, 5-Under 67 |
| March (All Month Long) | PGA National | Virtual | Chan Longfellow, 4-Under 68 |
| April 17th-October 15th | Assistants Individual Match Play Bracket | Multiple Sites | Shamus Landers def. Toby Young 3&2 |
| April 17th | NEAA Spring Meeting/Pro-Pro | Alpine CC | Derek Gilbreth/Ryan Riley, Even Par 72 |
| April 29th | Stroke Play #1 | Wannamoisett CC | Shamus Landers, 3-Over 72 |
| May 8th | NEPGA Hudson Cup | Marshfield CC | Matt Daley, 1-Under 69 |
| May 20th | Stroke Play #2 | York G&TC | Eric Aguiar, Brandon Singer, 3-Over 73 |
| May 28th | Skins Series #1 | Mt. Pleasant GC | CANCELLED |
| June 2nd | NEPGA Pro-Assistant Championship | Bay Club at Mattapoisett | Greg Yeomans/Greg Kelly, 7-Under 64 |
| June 11th | Stroke Play #3 | North Andover CC | Tyler Adair, 6-Over 75 |
| September 11th | NEAA Championship | Dedham C&PC | Matt Daley, 1-Under 69 |
| September 17th | Blind Draw Pro-Pro | Olde Barnstable GC | CANCELLED |
| September 23rd-24th | NEPGA Assistant Championship | Marshfield CC | Art Griffin, 2-Under 138 |
| October 1st | Stroke Play #4 | Tatnuck CC | Tyler Adair/Toby Young/Cam Kratovil, 4-Over 74 |
| October 8th | Stroke Play #5 | Boothbay Harbor CC | John Welch/Brandon Singer, 6-Over 77 |
| October 16th | Stroke Play #6 | Wampatuck CC | Patrick Hohman, 3-Over 75 |
| October 23rd | Stroke Play #7 | Bass Rocks GC | Ryan Riley, 4-Over 73 |
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
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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
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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’
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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
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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,
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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
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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)
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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
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NEAA Important 2025 Schedule Updates
BOYLSTON, Mass. – The New England Assistants’ Association (NEAA) is happy to announce the introduction of new competitive and networking
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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
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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
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