PRO-files with Stephen Diemoz, Head Professional Montaup Country Club Portsmouth, Rhode Island

It is a typical early spring day in southern New England. The weather is beginning to turn from the cold winter to those tantalizing spring days which just taunt you to hit the golf course. It is just after 3 pm as I pull into the Montaup Country Club parking lot. For those who may be unfamiliar with Montaup, is arguably one of the finest of Rhode Island's golf courses. Nestled between the Mount Hope Bridge and the bay, Montaup has breathtaking views coupled with top-notch playing conditions.
As I park my car, I see a number of fellow golfers putting on the practice green. I head for the pro shop and find Stephen in his office.

How long have you been at Montaup?

18 years. Prior to Montaup I was a former assistant in Rochester , New York Midvale CC, and Stafford Country Club in New York. Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida.

How did you get involved in the golfing profession?

I got into the golf business by accident. Got an accounting degree. Couldn’t get a job right away. Heard about an assistant pro job, and got the job.I developed my game from there. I really was a mediocre player shooting about low 80’s. I had to work hard on my game, to pass the Player's Ability Test (PAT). Montaup has been my first and only head professional position.

The Diemoz File Family: Married to Nancy and has a son Marc. Nancy owns the Eskimo King in Swansea. Home: Swansea, Massachusetts Professional Experience: Head Professional at Montaup for 18 years. Assistant Golf Professional at Midvale Country Club, Stafford Country Club as well as The Plantation Golf and Country Club. Club Teaching Professional at Terry Hills Golf Course. Coaching Experience:  Stephen is the Head Coach of the Roger Williams University Men's Golf Team. He has been the coach there for 5 years.

Have you had any celebrities play Montaup during your time as head professional?

Former Red Sox player Freddie Lynn played here once. Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade have also played here as well.

With your busy schedule, do you get the opportunity to play in many local PGA events?

I try to play about 8-9 events every year.

What clubs are you carrying in your bag this year?

Callaway Irons, Callaway woods Big Bertha II Driver. Callaway VFT 3 and VFT 5 wood , x16 irons, 52* and 58* Callaway wedges. Putter Odyssey 2 ball putter. 9.5* driver loft stiff shaft. UST SHAFT.