Golf Instruction

Matt Stephens

Matt moved from Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, Massachusetts to Blackstone National in 2006 to serve as the Head Golf Professional. In 2010 Matt became Director of Golf Operations and assumed the title of General Manager in 2013. Since arriving at Blackstone National, Matt has put his sales and marketing skills to use with programs including the Junior Intramural Golf League, Friday Night Social League, and development of the Blackstone National Golf Card, and Tiered Memberships.

Matt played on the Worcester State golf team winning the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Championship in 1984. He was also recognized for All New England Honors in 1984. After college, Matt spent 13 years in direct sales and sales management for various companies including his own.

In 1998, at the age of forty, Matt left the sales industry to begin a career in golf. He joined the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club instruction team at their brand new golf school. In 2001, he moved into Cyprian Keyes golf operations with the oversight and responsibility of tournaments, leagues, and member services. Under his watch, the Cyprian Keyes Junior Program earned Golf Digest’s honors as #1 Public Junior Golf Program in the United States. During that time he developed, implemented, and marketed the successful Keyes Card.

Matt is a PGA First Class Member elected in 2005.

Patrick Beahn

Pat Beahn was elected to the PGA of America in July 2013 as a Class A PGA Professional. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Management, specializing in PGA Golf Management and was a three-time qualifier representing Coastal Carolina in the Florida PGA Management four-day tournament.

Pat is a 2006 graduate of St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School in Worcester, MA. He qualified for the varsity golf team in grades 8-12 and was a three-year captain. Pat was a two-time Central Mass All-Star and Telegram & Gazette All-Star.

Pat enjoys teaching players of all levels and especially junior golfers. His passion lies in growing the game of golf.

Bob Bruso

Bob began his professional career in 2011 under golf professional Matt Stephens at Blackstone National Golf Club and attained his PGA Membership and Class A certification in 2014. Bob has advanced his career and developed skills working at prestigious private clubs including Worcester Country Club, home of the first Ryder Cup, and Essex County Club, a top 50 country club in the United States. During the winter seasons, he has also worked for Terry O’Hara at the Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida.

Over the past four years, Bob has focused his career on golf instruction and successfully grown his brand as a teacher. As Director of Instruction at Blackstone National, Bob organizes and oversees player development programs, including PGA Junior League, PGA Golf Camp, Women’s intramural programs, Men’s and Women’s clinics, and club fitting. Bob utilizes V1 swing analysis and Trackman Radar System to teach key fundamentals which allows for each player’ swing to reach their full potential. In addition to golf instruction, Bob is a Product Specialist for Titleist.

From a competition standpoint, Bob has won over 20 times as a professional, qualified for 5 PGA Professional National Championships and 4 Assistants National Championships. He won the 2018 New England Assistants Championship and has been a top 10 finisher in the last five New England PGA Section Championships.

Bob resides in Grafton with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Harrison. His other hobbies include fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Morgan Mitchell

Morgan had a golf career that was a little different than most. She learned how to golf during her sophomore year of college and by the time her junior year of college arrived, she was a top contributor to the team. Within those two years alone, she lowered her scoring average by 14 strokes. During her second year on the Southern New Hampshire Women’s Golf team, Morgan won a Coach’s award for most improved, and began positioning herself as a leader in women’s NE10 Division 2 Golf Conference.

At the Penmen Columbus Day Intercollegiate, Morgan shot a first round two over par 74, which not only place her fourth for the tournament, but also made her the new SNHU Women’s golf record holder. That same season, Morgan fired a one-under 71 to break her personal best and become the first woman on the team to shoot a sub-par round. Scoring a sub-par round is a rare feat accomplished only by those with advanced skills.

In between seasons, Morgan continued competing in many golf championships throughout Massachusetts and New England, including her most recent showing at Essex County Club for the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur. Her great play in the stroke play competition allowed her to advance to the field of 32 in the match play portion of the tournament.

In the spring of 2020, before COVID-19 made its debut, Morgan was selected to play on the Griscom Cup Team as a representative for Massachusetts. The pandemic ended her final season early, but she made enough of a showing to earn NE10 All-Conference Second Team honors after turning in four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-five showings in the always competitive NE10.

Nick Bates

Nick Bates has been playing golf for 16 years. He was a member of the Oxford High School Golf team and served as the team captain during both his Junior and Senior years. He began his work in the golf industry at a golf simulation company named X Golf New England in 2015. After realizing that he enjoyed working in the golf industry, he decided to do it year-round working in the Pro Shop at Leicester Country Club. Nick graduated Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2019 with a B.S in Sports Management. Upon graduation, he knew that he wanted to use his skills to further his career in the golf industry and joined the team at Blackstone National Golf Club. Nick has already been involved with the PGA Junior League, the Mens and Ladies Leagues, and helped the PGA professional with other tasks throughout the club.

Nick enjoys getting to know and creating lasting relationships with the members. He cannot wait for the 2021 season as he works towards his PGA certification.

Matt Stephens

Matt moved from Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, Massachusetts to Blackstone National in 2006 to serve as the Head Golf Professional. In 2010 Matt became Director of Golf Operations and assumed the title of General Manager in 2013. Since arriving at Blackstone National, Matt has put his sales and marketing skills to use with programs including the Junior Intramural Golf League, Friday Night Social League, and development of the Blackstone National Golf Card, and Tiered Memberships.

Matt played on the Worcester State golf team winning the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Championship in 1984. He was also recognized for All New England Honors in 1984. After college, Matt spent 13 years in direct sales and sales management for various companies including his own.

In 1998, at the age of forty, Matt left the sales industry to begin a career in golf. He joined the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club instruction team at their brand new golf school. In 2001, he moved into Cyprian Keyes golf operations with the oversight and responsibility of tournaments, leagues, and member services. Under his watch, the Cyprian Keyes Junior Program earned Golf Digest’s honors as #1 Public Junior Golf Program in the United States. During that time he developed, implemented, and marketed the successful Keyes Card.

Matt is a PGA First Class Member elected in 2005.

Patrick Beahn

Pat Beahn was elected to the PGA of America in July 2013 as a Class A PGA Professional. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Management, specializing in PGA Golf Management and was a three-time qualifier representing Coastal Carolina in the Florida PGA Management four-day tournament.

Pat is a 2006 graduate of St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School in Worcester, MA. He qualified for the varsity golf team in grades 8-12 and was a three-year captain. Pat was a two-time Central Mass All-Star and Telegram & Gazette All-Star.

Pat enjoys teaching players of all levels and especially junior golfers. His passion lies in growing the game of golf.

Bob Bruso

Bob began his professional career in 2011 under golf professional Matt Stephens at Blackstone National Golf Club and attained his PGA Membership and Class A certification in 2014. Bob has advanced his career and developed skills working at prestigious private clubs including Worcester Country Club, home of the first Ryder Cup, and Essex County Club, a top 50 country club in the United States. During the winter seasons, he has also worked for Terry O’Hara at the Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida.

Over the past four years, Bob has focused his career on golf instruction and successfully grown his brand as a teacher. As Director of Instruction at Blackstone National, Bob organizes and oversees player development programs, including PGA Junior League, PGA Golf Camp, Women’s intramural programs, Men’s and Women’s clinics, and club fitting. Bob utilizes V1 swing analysis and Trackman Radar System to teach key fundamentals which allows for each player’ swing to reach their full potential. In addition to golf instruction, Bob is a Product Specialist for Titleist.

From a competition standpoint, Bob has won over 20 times as a professional, qualified for 5 PGA Professional National Championships and 4 Assistants National Championships. He won the 2018 New England Assistants Championship and has been a top 10 finisher in the last five New England PGA Section Championships.

Bob resides in Grafton with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Harrison. His other hobbies include fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Morgan Mitchell

Morgan had a golf career that was a little different than most. She learned how to golf during her sophomore year of college and by the time her junior year of college arrived, she was a top contributor to the team. Within those two years alone, she lowered her scoring average by 14 strokes. During her second year on the Southern New Hampshire Women’s Golf team, Morgan won a Coach’s award for most improved, and began positioning herself as a leader in women’s NE10 Division 2 Golf Conference.

At the Penmen Columbus Day Intercollegiate, Morgan shot a first round two over par 74, which not only place her fourth for the tournament, but also made her the new SNHU Women’s golf record holder. That same season, Morgan fired a one-under 71 to break her personal best and become the first woman on the team to shoot a sub-par round. Scoring a sub-par round is a rare feat accomplished only by those with advanced skills.

In between seasons, Morgan continued competing in many golf championships throughout Massachusetts and New England, including her most recent showing at Essex County Club for the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur. Her great play in the stroke play competition allowed her to advance to the field of 32 in the match play portion of the tournament.

In the spring of 2020, before COVID-19 made its debut, Morgan was selected to play on the Griscom Cup Team as a representative for Massachusetts. The pandemic ended her final season early, but she made enough of a showing to earn NE10 All-Conference Second Team honors after turning in four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-five showings in the always competitive NE10.

Nick Bates

Nick Bates has been playing golf for 16 years. He was a member of the Oxford High School Golf team and served as the team captain during both his Junior and Senior years. He began his work in the golf industry at a golf simulation company named X Golf New England in 2015. After realizing that he enjoyed working in the golf industry, he decided to do it year-round working in the Pro Shop at Leicester Country Club. Nick graduated Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2019 with a B.S in Sports Management. Upon graduation, he knew that he wanted to use his skills to further his career in the golf industry and joined the team at Blackstone National Golf Club. Nick has already been involved with the PGA Junior League, the Mens and Ladies Leagues, and helped the PGA professional with other tasks throughout the club.

Nick enjoys getting to know and creating lasting relationships with the members. He cannot wait for the 2021 season as he works towards his PGA certification.

Matt Stephens

Matt moved from Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, Massachusetts to Blackstone National in 2006 to serve as the Head Golf Professional. In 2010 Matt became Director of Golf Operations and assumed the title of General Manager in 2013. Since arriving at Blackstone National, Matt has put his sales and marketing skills to use with programs including the Junior Intramural Golf League, Friday Night Social League, and development of the Blackstone National Golf Card, and Tiered Memberships.

Matt played on the Worcester State golf team winning the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Championship in 1984. He was also recognized for All New England Honors in 1984. After college, Matt spent 13 years in direct sales and sales management for various companies including his own.

In 1998, at the age of forty, Matt left the sales industry to begin a career in golf. He joined the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club instruction team at their brand new golf school. In 2001, he moved into Cyprian Keyes golf operations with the oversight and responsibility of tournaments, leagues, and member services. Under his watch, the Cyprian Keyes Junior Program earned Golf Digest’s honors as #1 Public Junior Golf Program in the United States. During that time he developed, implemented, and marketed the successful Keyes Card.

Matt is a PGA First Class Member elected in 2005.

Patrick Beahn

Pat Beahn was elected to the PGA of America in July 2013 as a Class A PGA Professional. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Management, specializing in PGA Golf Management and was a three-time qualifier representing Coastal Carolina in the Florida PGA Management four-day tournament.

Pat is a 2006 graduate of St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School in Worcester, MA. He qualified for the varsity golf team in grades 8-12 and was a three-year captain. Pat was a two-time Central Mass All-Star and Telegram & Gazette All-Star.

Pat enjoys teaching players of all levels and especially junior golfers. His passion lies in growing the game of golf.

Bob Bruso

Bob began his professional career in 2011 under golf professional Matt Stephens at Blackstone National Golf Club and attained his PGA Membership and Class A certification in 2014. Bob has advanced his career and developed skills working at prestigious private clubs including Worcester Country Club, home of the first Ryder Cup, and Essex County Club, a top 50 country club in the United States. During the winter seasons, he has also worked for Terry O’Hara at the Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida.

Over the past four years, Bob has focused his career on golf instruction and successfully grown his brand as a teacher. As Director of Instruction at Blackstone National, Bob organizes and oversees player development programs, including PGA Junior League, PGA Golf Camp, Women’s intramural programs, Men’s and Women’s clinics, and club fitting. Bob utilizes V1 swing analysis and Trackman Radar System to teach key fundamentals which allows for each player’ swing to reach their full potential. In addition to golf instruction, Bob is a Product Specialist for Titleist.

From a competition standpoint, Bob has won over 20 times as a professional, qualified for 5 PGA Professional National Championships and 4 Assistants National Championships. He won the 2018 New England Assistants Championship and has been a top 10 finisher in the last five New England PGA Section Championships.

Bob resides in Grafton with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Harrison. His other hobbies include fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Morgan Mitchell

Morgan had a golf career that was a little different than most. She learned how to golf during her sophomore year of college and by the time her junior year of college arrived, she was a top contributor to the team. Within those two years alone, she lowered her scoring average by 14 strokes. During her second year on the Southern New Hampshire Women’s Golf team, Morgan won a Coach’s award for most improved, and began positioning herself as a leader in women’s NE10 Division 2 Golf Conference.

At the Penmen Columbus Day Intercollegiate, Morgan shot a first round two over par 74, which not only place her fourth for the tournament, but also made her the new SNHU Women’s golf record holder. That same season, Morgan fired a one-under 71 to break her personal best and become the first woman on the team to shoot a sub-par round. Scoring a sub-par round is a rare feat accomplished only by those with advanced skills.

In between seasons, Morgan continued competing in many golf championships throughout Massachusetts and New England, including her most recent showing at Essex County Club for the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur. Her great play in the stroke play competition allowed her to advance to the field of 32 in the match play portion of the tournament.

In the spring of 2020, before COVID-19 made its debut, Morgan was selected to play on the Griscom Cup Team as a representative for Massachusetts. The pandemic ended her final season early, but she made enough of a showing to earn NE10 All-Conference Second Team honors after turning in four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-five showings in the always competitive NE10.

Nick Bates

Nick Bates has been playing golf for 16 years. He was a member of the Oxford High School Golf team and served as the team captain during both his Junior and Senior years. He began his work in the golf industry at a golf simulation company named X Golf New England in 2015. After realizing that he enjoyed working in the golf industry, he decided to do it year-round working in the Pro Shop at Leicester Country Club. Nick graduated Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2019 with a B.S in Sports Management. Upon graduation, he knew that he wanted to use his skills to further his career in the golf industry and joined the team at Blackstone National Golf Club. Nick has already been involved with the PGA Junior League, the Mens and Ladies Leagues, and helped the PGA professional with other tasks throughout the club.

Nick enjoys getting to know and creating lasting relationships with the members. He cannot wait for the 2021 season as he works towards his PGA certification.

Matt Stephens

Matt moved from Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, Massachusetts to Blackstone National in 2006 to serve as the Head Golf Professional. In 2010 Matt became Director of Golf Operations and assumed the title of General Manager in 2013. Since arriving at Blackstone National, Matt has put his sales and marketing skills to use with programs including the Junior Intramural Golf League, Friday Night Social League, and development of the Blackstone National Golf Card, and Tiered Memberships.

Matt played on the Worcester State golf team winning the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Championship in 1984. He was also recognized for All New England Honors in 1984. After college, Matt spent 13 years in direct sales and sales management for various companies including his own.

In 1998, at the age of forty, Matt left the sales industry to begin a career in golf. He joined the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club instruction team at their brand new golf school. In 2001, he moved into Cyprian Keyes golf operations with the oversight and responsibility of tournaments, leagues, and member services. Under his watch, the Cyprian Keyes Junior Program earned Golf Digest’s honors as #1 Public Junior Golf Program in the United States. During that time he developed, implemented, and marketed the successful Keyes Card.

Matt is a PGA First Class Member elected in 2005.

Patrick Beahn

Pat Beahn was elected to the PGA of America in July 2013 as a Class A PGA Professional. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Management, specializing in PGA Golf Management and was a three-time qualifier representing Coastal Carolina in the Florida PGA Management four-day tournament.

Pat is a 2006 graduate of St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic High School in Worcester, MA. He qualified for the varsity golf team in grades 8-12 and was a three-year captain. Pat was a two-time Central Mass All-Star and Telegram & Gazette All-Star.

Pat enjoys teaching players of all levels and especially junior golfers. His passion lies in growing the game of golf.

Bob Bruso

Bob began his professional career in 2011 under golf professional Matt Stephens at Blackstone National Golf Club and attained his PGA Membership and Class A certification in 2014. Bob has advanced his career and developed skills working at prestigious private clubs including Worcester Country Club, home of the first Ryder Cup, and Essex County Club, a top 50 country club in the United States. During the winter seasons, he has also worked for Terry O’Hara at the Longboat Key Club in Sarasota, Florida.

Over the past four years, Bob has focused his career on golf instruction and successfully grown his brand as a teacher. As Director of Instruction at Blackstone National, Bob organizes and oversees player development programs, including PGA Junior League, PGA Golf Camp, Women’s intramural programs, Men’s and Women’s clinics, and club fitting. Bob utilizes V1 swing analysis and Trackman Radar System to teach key fundamentals which allows for each player’ swing to reach their full potential. In addition to golf instruction, Bob is a Product Specialist for Titleist.

From a competition standpoint, Bob has won over 20 times as a professional, qualified for 5 PGA Professional National Championships and 4 Assistants National Championships. He won the 2018 New England Assistants Championship and has been a top 10 finisher in the last five New England PGA Section Championships.

Bob resides in Grafton with his wife, Stephanie, and son, Harrison. His other hobbies include fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

Morgan Mitchell

Morgan had a golf career that was a little different than most. She learned how to golf during her sophomore year of college and by the time her junior year of college arrived, she was a top contributor to the team. Within those two years alone, she lowered her scoring average by 14 strokes. During her second year on the Southern New Hampshire Women’s Golf team, Morgan won a Coach’s award for most improved, and began positioning herself as a leader in women’s NE10 Division 2 Golf Conference.

At the Penmen Columbus Day Intercollegiate, Morgan shot a first round two over par 74, which not only place her fourth for the tournament, but also made her the new SNHU Women’s golf record holder. That same season, Morgan fired a one-under 71 to break her personal best and become the first woman on the team to shoot a sub-par round. Scoring a sub-par round is a rare feat accomplished only by those with advanced skills.

In between seasons, Morgan continued competing in many golf championships throughout Massachusetts and New England, including her most recent showing at Essex County Club for the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur. Her great play in the stroke play competition allowed her to advance to the field of 32 in the match play portion of the tournament.

In the spring of 2020, before COVID-19 made its debut, Morgan was selected to play on the Griscom Cup Team as a representative for Massachusetts. The pandemic ended her final season early, but she made enough of a showing to earn NE10 All-Conference Second Team honors after turning in four top-10 finishes and a pair of top-five showings in the always competitive NE10.

Nick Bates

Nick Bates has been playing golf for 16 years. He was a member of the Oxford High School Golf team and served as the team captain during both his Junior and Senior years. He began his work in the golf industry at a golf simulation company named X Golf New England in 2015. After realizing that he enjoyed working in the golf industry, he decided to do it year-round working in the Pro Shop at Leicester Country Club. Nick graduated Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2019 with a B.S in Sports Management. Upon graduation, he knew that he wanted to use his skills to further his career in the golf industry and joined the team at Blackstone National Golf Club. Nick has already been involved with the PGA Junior League, the Mens and Ladies Leagues, and helped the PGA professional with other tasks throughout the club.

Nick enjoys getting to know and creating lasting relationships with the members. He cannot wait for the 2021 season as he works towards his PGA certification.