Meet the Staff - Thomson Country Club


		Chris Young, PGA General manager TPI Certified Fitness Instructor PGA Certified in Golf Operations Chris will be entering his 19th season at Thomson Golf Club. Chris is a Certified PGA Professional in Golf Operations, as well as TPI Certified (Titleist Performance Institute). TPI is a swing/flexibility analysis program which improves not only your game, but your quality of life. Originally from Melrose, MA Chris has served as an Assistant Golf Professional at Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii, and a Head Golf Professional at Bandon Crossings Golf Club in Oregon. Outside of The Club, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife Heidi, and new baby boy Bryson in Dracut, MA. ([email protected])

Tedd Perry
Master Superintendent

Tedd Perry is our Master Superintendent here at Thomson Golf Club. He received his schooling from Essex Agricultural School and North Shore Community College. From 1994 to 1999 Tedd was an assistant groundskeeper at Ipswich Country Club, and from 1999 to 2000 Tedd was an assistant superintendant at North Andover Country Club. He was hired here at TCC in 2000 and was promoted to Superintendent in 2008. Tedd resides in Byfield, Massachusetts with his wife Lisa. In Tedd’s free time he enjoys traveling to Florida with his wife and always enjoys going to a Red Sox game.

		Kristen Macdonald Andrews, PGA Head Golf Professional Kristen is a Class A PGA Member. She is entering her 23rd season working in some capacity at TGC. Kristen graduated from Fairfield University with a Major in Biology. While at Fairfield Kristen was a 3 year Captain of the NCAA Division 1 Ladies Golf Team and she won the 2010 Lonnie Barton Invitational Championship. Along with her impressive college golf career, Kristen was a member of the 2011 Massachusetts USGA State Team, the 2012 WGAM Player of the Year Runner-Up and was the 2012 New England Women’s Amateur Champion. Kristen currently resides in Peabody with her husband Sean.

		Josh Ancahas, PGA Lead Assistant Golf Professional Josh brings a strong background in golf operations and player development to Thomson. A graduate of Salem State University with a degree in Sport and Movement Sciences, he began his golf career in 2017 as an Assistant Golf Professional at Four Oaks Country Club, where he spent seven seasons. Josh joined the Thomson staff in April 2024 and became a member of the PGA in 2025. Originally from Dennis, Massachusetts, he now lives in Danvers with his wife, Rachael, and their two daughters, Kamea and Leilani. Outside of the club, Josh enjoys competing in NEAA golf tournaments and coaching both of his daughters’ softball teams.

		Tim Saunders Assistant Golf Professional

		Donnie Lyons, PGA Assistant Golf Professional Donnie Lyons brings decades of leadership and experience to Thomson as a 40-year PGA Member and longtime golf professional. He began his career at Thomson as a young assistant golf pro from 1981 to 1982 and has since held key roles across the region, including Head Pro/GM at George Wright Golf Course, Head Pro at Beverly Golf & Tennis, and Director of Golf for the Town of Lynnfield from 2005 to 2025. Donnie also served as President of the New England PGA and as a member of the PGA of America Board of Directors. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is a devoted husband, father of four, and proud grandfather who enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren!

Denise Costantino
Controller

This year is Denise's 11th season at Thomson. As Controller of the Thomson Country Club, Denise is responsible for managing the day to day finances of the club. She is also here to assist our members with any questions they have with their member statements or membership in general.

Denise is a Certified Public Accountant, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Suffolk University and was class valedictorian. She worked for the “Big Four” international accounting firm, KPMG, as an auditor for many years before transitioning into the private sector where she specialized in the club and hospitality industry.