Executive Board

The Rhode Island Golf Association is governed by an Executive Board which is comprised of a representative from each member club. An operating committee formulate policies and directives for the Executive Director and staff to implement and manage.

2023 Operating Committee

• President – Jacob C. Gaffey, Rhode Island CC                       
  
• 1st Vice President – Dr. Michael M. Gooding, Warwick CC
  
• 2nd Vice President – Joseph V. Napoli, Wanumetonomy G&CC
• Secretary – EJ Wholey, Quinnatisset CC
• Treasurer – Dennis B. Tripodi, Lincoln CC
  
• Immediate Past President – Peter A. Sozek, Quinnatisset CC

2023 Executive Board

Club Vice Presidents

• David Andrade, The Aquidneck Club
• Peter Angelone, Triggs Memorial GC
  
• John Auclair, Kirkbrae CC
• Dr. Michael Capalbo, Shelter Harbor GC
• Dan Cregan, Rhode Island CC
• Dr. Michael Gooding, Warwick CC
• Melodie Hebert, Glocester CC
• Mark Hough, Sakonnet GC
• Derek Johnson, Ledgemont CC
• Joseph Moniz, Crestwood CC
• Jon Moore, Potowomut GC
  
• Hon. Bruce Morin, West Warwick CC
• Jay Napoli, Wanumetonomy G&CC
• Michael Pezza, Montaup CC
• Dr. George Pirie, Valley CC
  
• David Rampone, Pawtucket CC
• Alan Santamaria, Alpine CC
• Ben Tuthill, Wannamoisett CC
• Pat Walsh, Point Judith CC
• Brad Wilbur, Crystal Lake GC

      General Counsel

• Gary R. Pannone - Pannone, Lopes, & Devereaux - Warwick CC