Professional Golf Instruction

Chad penman, PGA

Director of Golf & Membership

• BIRTHPLACE: Brazil, Indiana

• RESIDES IN: Boothbay, Maine / Naples, Florida

• COLLEGE: IUPUI

• TURNED PRO: 2001

• CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Chad has been providing golf instruction year round for the past 26 seasons at some of the most prestigious clubs in the country. He has served the memberships at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Indiana, Maidstone Club in New York, The Bear’s Club and Calusa Pines Golf Club in Florida.

Judy Alvarez

PGa Golf Instructor

Whether my players are swinging a club from a standing or sitting position, on one or two legs, with one or two arms, whether you can or can’t see or hear, we use the ground as a force plate. To encourage a forward shaft lean of ball at impact/return as close as possible to original shaft line as in your set up. To enhance loading the lag, lagging the load. To teach the importance of the different “departments” of the game: full swing, short game, recovery shots, bunker play, proper practice, mental preparation, course strategy, club selection, proper equipment and more. Since most players want to “play” without embarrassing themselves and play with a sense of pride, my approach is practical and sensible and we work together as a “team” in a fun learning environment.

• A 35-year veteran in the golf world and has given over 45,000 golf lessons

• Currently the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Veterans Everywhere) National Lead Trainer

• Teaches at Hammock Creek in Palm City, Florida (winters)

• 2019 PGA National Patriot Award Recipient

• Authored the non-fiction book, Broken Tees & Mended Hearts.  A Life’s Journey in Serving Wounded Warriors & Injured Spirits

• Served as Head Golf Professional in Florida and Long Island, Tournament Director, Director of Instruction at various golf facilities in Southeast Florida

• Master of Science in Sports Administration, St. Thomas University, Miami, Florida

• Born in Seattle, WA, raised on Long Island and lives in Palm City, Florida.

Spencer Collins

Assistant Golf Professional

• Birthplace: Simpsonville, KY

• College: Eastern Kentucky University

• Turned Pro: 2019

• Career Highlights: Spencer is a PGA of America Associate and begins his 5th year at Boothbay Harbor. Spencer was born in Simpsonville, KY just outside of Louisville and was raised in Naples, FL. He comes from a family that was involved in the golf industry during his early days. Spencer spent two years at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY before deciding to work in golf full-time.

  Spencer rejoins Boothbay Harbor Country Club from Jupiter Hills Club in Jupiter, FL where he worked as an outside staff member. Spencer has spent time at various clubs in South Florida including The Bears Club and Naples National, he also spent a year at Sweetens Cove Golf Club in South Pittsburg, TN.

Daulton Wickenden

Assistant Golf Professional

• Birthplace: Camden, Maine. 

• Winter Club: Medalist Golf Club - Hobe Sound, FL

• College: Husson University

• Turned Pro: 2022

• Career Highlights:  Daulton is returning for his second season at Boothbay Harbor Country Club.  Over the winter months, Daulton heads south and works at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, FL. Outside of work, Daulton enjoys being on the water and spending time with friends and family. 

Matt Ferrelli

Birthplace: Milford, Massachusetts

College: Westfield State University

Turned Pro: 2018

Career Highlights: Matt is a PGA of America Associate and begins his 1st year at Boothbay Harbor. Matt was born and raised in Milford, MA but most recently resided in Sarasota Florida. He has been working in the golf industry for 6 years as a Professional. Matt played baseball and golf at Westfield State University during his tenure.

Matt joins Boothbay Harbor Country Club from The Oaks Club in Osprey, FL where he worked as the First Assistant Professional. Matt has spent time at various clubs throughout the country, including, Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin and West Bay Club in Estero, FL. Matt is excited to work alongside a great Professional Staff and to service the membership to a high level.