10/19/2026
Community Spotlight 🌟Meet Tom.
Tom started playing golf shortly after retiring in 2018. His friend and golf mate, Rory McCarthy, was an early mentor, and Adam Young, a group coach at Twin Lakes, helped shape his game. His only regret? Not starting sooner! What he loves most about golf is the challenge and the satisfaction of a good shot. He also believes 9-hole courses are important for getting more people into the game because they offer a more relaxed, accessible and affordable introduction to golf.
Tom’s favorite golf memories are his first birdie and his first hole-in-one. The latter happened just last summer on Hole 1, with 30 of our junior golfers watching and erupting in cheers! Now, he’s looking to take his game to the next level and recently signed up for semi-private lessons with . He says golf has taught him patience, humility, camaraderie and appreciation. What keeps him coming back to Twin Lakes? The friendly vibe, casual attitude, reasonable prices and approachable staff.
When he’s not golfing, Tom enjoys road and mountain biking, hiking, alpine skiing, playing pickleball and exploring the western U.S. in his RV. If he could play golf anywhere in the world, it would probably be St. Andrews, where it all began. And while Brooks Koepka was once his favorite player, these days he’s pulling for Scottie Scheffler. And we’re pulling for you, Tom!
