Tashua is proud of our entire staff — from our Starters and Pro Shop attendants to our ‘behind the scenes’ office staff, grounds crew, and restaurant personnel. All play an important role in contributing to your recreation here at Tashua. The golf course and related facilities are town-owned and operated as an Enterprise Fund with oversight provided by an all-volunteer Golf Commission appointed by the First Selectman.
Bobby Brown – PGA Director of Golf
Bobby joined Tashua at the start of the 2005 season and was a welcome contributor to the successful launch of the 9-hole Tashua Glen course in August 2005. Prior to Tashua, Bobby spent 10 years as Head Golf Professional at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. During his tenure in Palm Beach County, Bobby made significant contributions to junior golf earning the South Florida PGA Section Junior Golf Leader award twice and the Southeast chapter PGA Junior Golf Leader award five times. Bobby was also founder of the nonprofit Junior Golf Foundation of America. Bobby is a 1990 graduate of Bryant University, collegiate golf All-American, and in 2009 was inducted as a member of the Bryant Sports Hall of Fame. In 2010, Bobby was awarded Master Teacher status with U.S. Kids Golf. He is recognized as one of the top 50 Junior golf instructors in the country. Bobby resides in Trumbull with his wife and three daughters.
1998 & 2001 South Florida PGA Junior Golf Leader Award
2013 Connecticut PGA Horton Smith Award Winner
2016 Connecticut PGA Public Golf Course Merchandiser of the Year
2022 Connecticut PGA Junior Golf Development Award
Dave Bove – PGA Director of Instruction
Dave Bove is the award winning PGA Director of Instruction at Tashua Knolls Golf Course in Trumbull, Conn. Dave was named 2017 CTPGA Teacher of the Year. He is youngest professional in CT to earn this honor. He joined the staff at Tashua in 2009, after graduating college with a degree in PGA Golf Management. He holds the designation, Golf Stroke Engineer Bachelor (G.S.E.B.) with The Golfing Machine, and is the only Authorized Instructor in the state of Connecticut. Additionally, he is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute. Dave incorporates a variety of modern teaching technologies into his lessons, and has a deep understanding of the biomechanics and overall science of the golf swing. He works with golfers of all ability levels, from beginner to tour professional, and everything in between.
-Golf Digest, Best Young Teachers in America 2021 – 2022, 2022-2023
-Golf Digest, Best Teachers by State 2019 – 2020
-Golf Digest, Best Teachers by State 2017 – 2018
-2017 Connecticut PGA Teacher of the Year
Andy Fries – CGCS-Director, Golf Course Properties
Andy Fries joined the staff at Tashua Knolls Golf Course at the start of the 2022 season. Prior to Tashua, Andy spent 14 years as head golf course superintendent at Brownson Country Club in Shelton. During his tenure, he oversaw numerous renovation and construction projects building on his 30+ years of experience of golf course management. A stakeholder in developing Connecticut’s Golf Industry Best Management Practices, he currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents. Andy is a 1995 graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in Turfgrass Science. He resides in Brookfield with his wife and three children.
-2020-Recipient of the Melrose Leadership Academy Award, GCSA 2018
-CAGCS Board of Directors, 2015-Present
Jaquon Allen – Assistant Golf Professional
Mitchell French – Assistant Golf Professional