Deerwood Golf Course

Golf Course Superintendant

Matt took over course operations late in the 2021 season.  He brings with him a wealth of experience as the Assistant Superintendent at East Aurora Country Club (6 years) and Wanakah Country Club.  Matt is a member of the GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America) and is a life long resident of North Tonawanda.    

Course Groundskeeper

Joe is a member of the full-time grounds crew and brings with him a wealth of experience in landscaping.  

Course Groundskeeper

Mark has been with Deerwood since 2017.  When he's not working on the course, Mark enjoys the fruits of his labor as a league regular playing at Deerwood.   

Course Mechanic

Jake has been with Deerwood since 2016.  As the course mechanic he is responsible for not only maintaining and servicing all of the equipment, but also is responsible for the irrigation system, from the pump house, to the underground system and sprinkler satellites.  

Course Groundskeeper

Josh has been a groundskeeper for Deerwood since 2021.  Previous to that he was a groundskeeper at for the Parks Department.  Josh loves playing golf and is a member of the Deerwood Men's Club.  

Front End Course Supervisor

Bob has worked seasonally for Deerwood since 1999 and as the Front End Supervisor since 2013.  A former golfer himself, Bob knows the ins and outs of the course Deerwood more than most.  When he's not at the course, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife and family.  

Starter / Ranger

Dave is married with two sons and two grand daughters. Graduate from Ken West and Erie Community College. Hobbies include bowling, golf and pickle ball.  Dave is the president of the Renaissance Club Golf League and very active in the Renaissance Club. Dave strives to make everyones experience at Deerwood pleasant and enjoyable.

Starter / Ranger

Graduated from Buffalo State.Retired from Niagara County D.S.S. as Child Protection Case worker. Jerry is a Vietnam Vet serving in the Air Force. Jerry is a member of the Western N.Y. Softball Hall of Fame and also serves as the V P of the Western N. Y. Softball Hall of Fame. Jerry officiates high school volleyball. In his spare time Jerry enjoys gardening and cooking.

Starter / Ranger

Elmer has been at Deerwood for 8 years. He demonstrates respect to co-workers and golfers alike. Elmer is retired from Spaulding Fibre, Durez Plastics and Occidental Chemical. Elmer and his wife Judy sing in 2 church choirs at Pendleton Center UMC and St. Pauls UCC Wendelville.

Director of Golf Cart Operations

Larry is a 49 year resident of NT.  He retired after 50 years of working in the field of automotive repair.  Larry is a Vietnam and US Air Force Veteran.

Cashier

This is Paul's 1st year with Deerwood Golf Course.  He is an avid golfer, and a social studies teacher and coach for the past 20 years.  Paul is the proud father of two high school students.

Cart Attendant

This is Gavin's first year with Deerwood.  Gavin enjoys bike riding, ping-pong and mini golf.  His family enjoys golf and he's excited to work his first job at the course.

Starter /Ranger

Al is a NT graduate of 1966 and a proud Army veteran serving in Vietnam.  Al is a retired mailman and now enjoys bowling and golf.  

Starter / Ranger

Bob is a retired student housing maintenance manager and now spends his spare time camping, doing home remodeling and auto restoration.  

Cashier / Cart Attendant/Starter

Meghan has worked with the Rec Department in several different capacities since 2019.  This is her second summer at Deerwood.  She is currently majoring in Applied Statistics and Actuarial Science at RIT and enjoys going to the gym in her spare time.

Cart Attendant

Dave is 81 years young, and enjoys keeping busy as the main cart cleaner at the course.  

  Starter / Ranger

Tom is a proud graduate of NT class of 1968 where he played baseball, football and gymnastics.  He was a college baseball player at NCCC and UB and played in the Tri-Ton League Fastpitch league.  Tom is  a member of the WNY softball hall of fame.  Tom retired after a career in advertising sales with the Tonawanda News and Cramer Industrial Supplies and currently enjoys golfing with friends.

Cart Attendant / Starter

Lucas is in his second year with Deerwood and is currently a NTHS student where is plays on the golf and tennis team.  Lucas is looking to major in business finance in the future.  

Starter / Ranger

Rich has been with Deerwood for a number of years, and enjoys golf.  

Starter / Ranger

Paul is a proud graduate of NTHS.  He retired after 44 years of work for Pepsi Cola.  He is married to his wife of 42 years, and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.  Paul enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family. 

Cashier / Starter

Dick has worked for Deerwood for over 10 years.  He's a former NTHS Swim coach.

Cashier

Linda has been with Deerwood for 6 years.  She's married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.  Linda enjoys spending time with her family.

Seasonal Supervisor

Edgy has worked at Deerwood since 2013. He is retired from the 

Seasonal Supervisor

Bill is a Vietnam veteran and is retired from the GM Tonawanda Engine Plant. Hobbies include boating, fishing, hunting and 4 wheeling. Bill enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and their activities.