New Hampshire Golf Club

New Hampshire Golf Club
Our Golf Staff

Maintained by a group of well-trained professionals, Atkinson Country Club is under the direction of Peter Doherty, a PGA professional, and Steve Mollineaux, a GCSAA member. Peter is the head professional and is supported by a number of well-educated assistant professionals. All of our golf professionals offer group or private lessons. Lessons and tee times can be arranged in-person through the Willowcreek Pro Shop, or by calling 603.362.8700.
Golf Professionals: - Peter Doherty - Marc Spencer - Sean Chipman - Matthew Prior Click here for 2009 Instructor Rates
About the Pros
Peter Doherty, Head Golf Professional
	Peter joined the ACC team in 1997 as the assistant golf professional and became head professional in 2001. He has taught for 10 years and sees teaching as an opportunity to grow the game of golf. He believes good communication and simplicity are keys to effectively teaching someone to play.


Marc Spencer, Assistant Golf Professional
	Marc is a PGA member with a strong background in golf instruction. During his ten years as a golf professional, Marc has instructed over 8,000 private, semi-private and small group lessons. He has taught golfers of all ages, genders and skill levels, including Junior and Collegiate players that have won on the local, state and national levels. His playing accomplishments include top-10 finishes in the 2001, 2002 and 2007 Massachusetts Open Championship. Marc finished 4th in the 1997 New England Open and successfully advanced to the 2nd stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School. He made the cut in the 2006 North America Pro Golf Tour and in 2007 finished in the top 10.


Sean Chipman, Assistant Golf Professional
	Sean Chipman joined New Hampshire golf club Atkinson Resort & Country Club in 2001. Originally from Lynn, he was a fine player as a junior and earned All New England honors at the NJCAA level. His responsibilities include lessons, clinics and tournament operations. Before joining our club, Sean worked at the Ferncroft in Danvers, MA. Sean has been teaching for four years and excels in his work with junior golfers as the coach of the Timberlane High School golf team. He is currently working on his apprenticeship in the PGA of America.


Matthew Prior, Assistant Golf Professional
	Matt joined the Atkinson Resort Golf & Country Club in March 2008 after moving here from Wales (UK). He has been a golf professional for over 7 years and is a qualified PGA Professional with the British PGA. Matt provides golf lessons to individuals or groups of all ages and abilities. "Learning/improving good fundamentals in a relaxed friendly environment is the secret to consistent golf" says Matt. His playing accomplishments since turning pro include 13 wins and being selected to represent his country in the 2004 European Team Championship.


Group Lessons Please check our website frequently during the year for ongoing clinic dates. Throughout the year our pros hold several Summer and Vacation Week junior clinics for student golfers aged 8-16, as well as Ladies' and Men's clinics.
Click here to download the 2008 Golf Program Brochure

Resources Our golf pros recommend the following sites for additional information on golfing in New Hampshire and New England: PGA New England PGA New Hampshire Golf House To keep informed of all resort-wide events, please click on Upcoming Events to view our newsletter or register in our guestbook for email updates.
Thank you for considering the Atkinson Country Club for your next New Hampshire golf club experience. Our staff would be happy to assist you with tee times or other questions, please call (603) 362-8700.

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Awarded to Lewis Builders, Atkinson Resort & Country Club has been recognized by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. for the 2009 Excellence in Construction Award for Willowcreek Golf Academy and the Par-3 Course.

The Best of Northeast Golf listed the club as one of the best Clubhouse Designs, New Courses, and Northeast Golf in the Reader's Choice awards in 2005 and 2006.

Phone (603) 362-8700; Fax (603) 362-5727

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