Schaumburg Golf Club Pro Staff

Preston Irwin  

Name: Preston "Pepi" Irwin
Title: Director of Golf
Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois
Turned Professional: 1978
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 19 years
Career Highlights: Turned Professional in 1978, moved to Phoenix Arizona to pursue a career as a Touring Professional. Was a member of the Florida Space Coast, California Golden State, Dakota Tour, Ben Hogan, Nike and Buy.Com Tour. Assistant Professional at Arrowhead Golf Club "Wheaton, Illinois", Fountain Hills Golf Club & RioVerde Country Club "Phoenix Arizona", Hillcrest Country Club "St.Paul Minnesota" and Timber Trails Country Club "LaGrange Illinois". In 1989 was hired as the Director of Golf of Schaumburg Golf Club. While I have had much success on the golf course I am most proud of my accomplishments and length of service here at SGC.
Interests: Music, shopping, travel and family.
 

 

Jonathon Parsons  

Name: Jonathon Parsons
Title: PGA Head Golf Professional
Hometown: Adrian, Michigan
Turned Professional: 1997
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 7 years
Career Highlights: Becoming a Certified PGA Professional. My Hole in One on Hole #3 of the Tournament course at SGC.
Interests: University of Michigan football and traveling.
 

 

Peggy Ellsworth  

Name: Peggy Ellsworth
Title: LPGA Professional at Walnut Greens
Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
Turned Professional: 1995
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club and Walnut Greens: 12 years
Career Highlights: Becoming a Class A member of the LPGA.
Interests: Travel, reading and cooking.
 

 

Chris Dimmitt  

Name: Chris Dimmitt
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Hometown: Romeoville, Illinois
Turned Professional: 2001
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 7 years
Career Highlights: Passing my PGA Playability Test in 2004. 2006 Illinois Open Qualifying Contestant.
Interests: Fishing, basketball, poker and attending concerts.
 

 

Dominic Flood  

Name: Dominic Flood
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Hometown: Hyde, England
Turned Professional: 2001
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 6 years
Career Highlights: Attaining my current position at the Schaumburg Golf Club. Becoming a Certified Instructor at SGC & Academy.
Interests: Golf, fishing, movies, fine wine and the Chicago Bears.
 

 

Mike Boquist  

Name: Mike Boquist
Title: Director of Instruction
Hometown: Palatine, Illinois
Turned Professional: 1997
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 5 years
Career Highlights: Holed out my second shot on Hole #5 of the Tournament Course at SGC, twice in the same week. Elected to membership with the PGA of America January 2008. New Director of Instruction for The Schaumburg Golf Club Acadamy for 2008.
Interests: Family, bike riding, fishing and golf.
 

 

Keith Donovan  

Name: Keith Donovan
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Turned Professional: 2004
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 1 year
Career Highlights: Started the 1st Youth Golf Camps for the Chicago Park District. The program now serves over 600 Junior Golfers each summer. Created indoor winter golf program for adults.
Interests: Golf, coaching, playing and officiating basketball and my 2 sons "ages 10 & 13" Little League baseball games.
 

 

Brad Farinosi  

Name: Brad Farinosi
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Turned Professional: 2001
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 5 years
Career Highlights: Shooting 68 at Schaumburg Golf Club.
Interests: Golf, basketball, bowling, movies, spending time with girlfriend and child.
 

 

Ken Mattson  

Name: Ken Mattson
Title: Assistant Golf Professional
Hometown: Wall, New Jersey
Turned Professional: 2004
Years of Service at Schaumburg Golf Club: 1st year
Career Highlights: Interned at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and Medinah Country Club during the 2006 PGA Championship. Passed my players ability test and currently working on my Level 2 work experience kit.
Interests: Golf, baseball, football and movies.