Meet The Team
Paul Dumont
Head Golf Professional
Paul has loved golf almost his entire life learning the game from his father and has passed on that love to his two sons. As a certified golf instructor and an associate of the PGA of America, Paul has enjoyed giving lessons to the residents of the South Shore Village.
Having become our new Head Golf Professional, Paul has established a great reputation as an excellent teacher and listens to the students about their desires to play the game better while offering wonderful instruction. His personality and people skills have been excellent to bringing new enthusiasm to the course. The establishment of the “Get Golf Ready” program has been instrumental in providing our community a “jump start” need for our beginner Residents. Paul has a strong work ethic and has developed a great sense of harmony and balance through a lifetime of customer service. Paul brings many additional skills that will be a benefit and service to the players at our facility. Paul’s personal message:
“Encourage the enjoyment and the playing of golf for the good of the game”
Wendy Brown
Golf Ambassador
Wendy comes to South Shore Village Golf Course to assist our players to learn and grow with the game. She grew up in Newport near the Ocean Drive and the golf course.
Her mother was an avid golfer and went to Florida for warmer weather and encouraged her to get an interest in learning to play.
She loves her new title and is eager to pass on to others her experience and love of the game and the social aspect it offers. She has been helpful to our beginners by participating in weekly events and enjoying the camaraderie from doing so. Her interest in the game has also afforded her the opportunity to help run and manage the Amateur Golf Tour of New England for the past 4 years. She would love to move to the community in the near future and enjoy the wonderful ambience and beautiful surroundings. Her goal is to be the best golfer she can be and enjoy the game with members of the community. Wendy’s personal message. “Let’s play golf”
Nate Mellor
Asst Golf Course Superintendent
Nate comes to SSVGC after his initial time with Quidnessett Country Club. He worked as the Assistant Superintendent for over 5 years prior to bringing his knowledge and experience to us. Nate has a great local knowledge of the weather and local conditions which is essential to our success due to the impact of the Coastal environment at our course. He also has brought his knowledge of the environment and sensitivity of the course within the surroundings to ensure that we are in compliance as well as the maintenance programs are “environmentally favorable”. His expertise has played a key to our success of growing in a new golf course while bringing it to maturity. Nate Graduated from URI in Environmental Studies, and also Graduated from UMASS Turf Management. Nate’s personal message: “I love what I do and enjoy every minute of it!”
Harrison Hazard
Player and League Coordinator
Harrison has been a Lifelong resident of South Kingstown and went to SK High School where he excelled in basketball and was on the 1967 state championship team. He graduated Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales University after which he worked in the banking industry for many years. Harrison is also a registered IRS Tax Return Preparer. He is also a passionate golfer and has worked for many local golf courses where he has gained vast experience in attracting and maintaining memberships along with coordinating and managing golf tournaments. Harrison has a great passion to share his love of golf with others. Harrison’s personal message: “enjoy the game!”
