Nick Paradis, Director of Golf

Nick started working at HL in the maintenance department in 2004. He was an assistant to the Hawk’s Landings Golf Course Superintendent for 3 years before leaving to pursue other opportunities.

Nick came back to HL in 2009 to work in the golf shop. The following season he was promoted to Director of Golf. Nick directs all phases of the golf operation including leagues, tournaments and outings plus staff and fiscal responsibilities.

Handicap – 13.0
What’s in the bag:
Driver: TaylorMade Sim Max (10.5 degree)
3-Wood: TaylorMade Stealth (3HL 16.5 degree)
Rescue: TaylorMade Stealth 3 hybrid (19.5 degree)
Irons: TaylorMade Stealth 5-gap
Wedges: TaylorMade 54/11 & 60/10
Putter: Scotty Cameron Select Squareback
Ball: TaylorMade Tour Response

Dan Sisson, Golf Course Superintendent

Dan has spent the last eleven years in the turf industry starting out in the commercial lawn and landscape arena. From there he built up a love for the care of fine turf grass gaining multiple supervisory licenses in MA & CT. Dan has attended Post University for his undergrad and completed his Turfgrass certification from UMASS Amherst with Highest Honors.

Dan came over to Hawk’s Landing from North Ridge Golf Club across town where he was the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. Now as the Head Greenskeeper/Golf Course Superintendent at HLCC, he has plans to reinvigorate our popular course by adding new bunkers, renovating tee areas and improving the overall quality of our greens just as a few examples.

Dan belongs to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and also their affiliate chapter The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents (CAGCS). Any questions concerning grounds maintenance activities can be directed to his email at dans@hawkslandingcc.com.

Handicap: Golf
What’s in the bag:
Spectrum TDR 300 Moisture Meter
Soil Sample Probe
Titleist Vokey 54 wedge
TaylorMade Putter

Jack McConachie, PGA Professional

PGA Professional Jack McConachie has joined Hawk’s Landing CC for the 2019 season. Jack was elected to PGA memberships in 1978 and was the head golf professional at Pine Valley GC in Southington from 1978-2014.

1978 – Elected to PGA Membership
1978 – 2014 — Head Professional – Pine Valley GC
1982 – CT Section PGA Champion
1979 – 1988 — Played in 4 GHOs
1984 – CT Open Champion
2001 – CT Senior Open Champion
2001 – 2013 — Four-time CT PGA Champion
2008 – CT Section Professional of the Year
2012 – CT Section Teacher of the Year
2012 – 2014 — Head Professional North Ridge Golf Club
2017 – 2018 — Teaching at Oronoque Country Club

 

Thomas Paradis, Director of Junior Instruction,
Eaglet Junior Golf Academy President

Thomas is an aspiring PGA Professional who puts a strong emphasis on Club Fitting. His goal is to help golfers of all levels play with a product that best suits the individual and their playing ability. He went to school and graduated from the Golf Academy of America with Honors and certifications in Club Repair/ Club Fitting as well as Tournament Operations. Thomas started in professional Club Fitting at Dick’s Sporting Goods and PGA TOUR Superstore. While Club Fitting with PGA TOUR Superstore, he learned how to properly fit beginners, intermediate, and even elite college players aspiring to play on the PGA TOUR. For Club Fitting inquiries please contact me at thomas@hawkslandingcc.com.

Handicap: 7.8
What’s in the bag:
Driver: TaylorMade Sim2
Fairway: TaylorMade Sim2 Ti
Rescue: TaylorMade Sim2
Irons: TaylorMade P790s
Wedges: TaylorMade 50 & 54 MG / 58 degree Hi Toe
Putter: TaylorMade Spider X Navy
Golf Ball: TaylorMade TP5x