McDonough’s 2026-27 Scholars

McDonough awarded $275,000 to 98 eligible scholars for academic year 2026-27.

These scholars represent 40 New Hampshire golf courses and country clubs,
and are attending 62 colleges and universities throughout the country.

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Connor Allard
Abenaqui Country Club
Loyola University Maryland
Class of 2027

The Jim Sheerin Scholarship

Savannah Andersen
Candia Woods Golf Links
Austin Peay State University
Class of 2027

Andrew “Andy” Arndt
Souhegan Woods
Coastal Carolina University
Class of 2027

Liv Arvidson
Lochmere Country Club
University of New England
Class of 2027

The Robert C. Erb Sr. Scholarship

Benjamin “Ben” Ashton
Baker Hill Golf Club
Connecticut College
Class of 2030

Melina Bandouveres
Cochecho Country Club
The University of Wyoming
Class of 2029

Benoit “Ben” Beaudoin
Laconia Country Club
New England College
Class of 2028

The Thomas L. DiFonzo Scholarship #3

Beatrice “Bea” Beskar
Manchester Country Club
Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University
Class of 2029

The High-Clark Scholarship

Stella Beskar
Manchester Country Club
Fairfield University
Class of 2027

The Stan Lencki Scholarship

Owen Blood
The Country Club of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2029

Luke Boucher
Derryfield Country Club
Bowling Green State University
Class of 2030

Benjamin “Ben” Britton
Baker Hill Golf Club
University of Pittsburgh
Class of 2029

Carter Browning
Passaconaway Country Club
Western New England University
Class of 2029

Ryan Burke
Birch Hill Country Club
University of NH
Class of 2029

Julia Calais
Abenaqui Country Club
Endicott College
Class of 2029

Isabella “Bella” Carey
Nippo Lake Golf Club
Quinnipiac University
Class of 2027

Luke Cassell
Exeter Country Club
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2027

Brayden Cole
Nashua Country Club
Babson College
Class of 2027

Andre Contreres
Concord Country Club
Bryant University
Class of 2029

Noah Covell
Waumbek Country Club
Coastal Carolina University
Class of 2029

The Phil Friel Scholarship

Burke Degen
Exeter Country Club
St. Joseph University
Class of 2030

Ivan Dodge
Passaconaway Country Club
Roger Williams University
Class of 2028

The Pastrick Scholarship

Owen Dodge
Passaconaway Country Club
Roger Williams University
Class of 2028

The Erwin "Butch" Walker, Jr. Fund

Owen Doherty
Atkinson Country Club
Plymouth State University
Class of 2027

Brady Doldo
Manchester Country Club
University of Colorado, Boulder
Class of 2029

Tyler Doldo
Manchester Country Club
University of Colorado, Boulder
Class of 2027

Nathan Dube
Montcalm Golf Club
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Class of 2029

The Pauline Elliott Scholarship

Jackson DuBois
Portsmouth Country Club
University of Maine
Class of 2027

The Dr. Robert Elliott Memorial Scholarship

Aden Farris
Bretwood Golf Course
University of NH
Class of 2028

Grace Fellows
Colebrook Country Club
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2028

Benjamin Flaherty
Manchester Country Club
University of Alabama
Class of 2028

John Flaherty
Owl’s Nest Resort
Vanderbilt University
Class of 2028

Abigail Fournier
Kingswood Golf Club
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Class of 2027

Paige Flowler-Thorsen
Eastman Golf Links
Queens University of Charlotte
Class of 2030

Alyssabeth Fuller
Laconia Country Club
Plymouth State University
Class of 2030

The Thomas L. DiFonzo Scholarship #2

Harry Garland
Sky Meadow Country Club
NMethodist University
Class of 2030

Courtney Giroux
Portsmouth Country Club
Boston College
Class of 2028

Jett Giza
Baker Hill Golf Club
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Class of 2027

The Alex Gissler Memorial Scholarship

Alex Gundersen
Bald Peak Colony Club
University of NH
Class of 2030

Jake Haley
Abenaqui Country Club
Brown University
Class of 2027

The Dr. George T. Bottomley Scholarship

Leah Haskins
Bald Peak Colony Club
NHTI
Class of 2027

The Arnold and Carol Haynes Family Scholarship

Sean Haugh
Portsmouth Country Club
Arizona State University
Class of 2030

Nicholas “Nick” Hewey
Concord Country Club
Norwich University
Class of 2027

The Ken Pope Scholarship

Annabelle Holmes
Abenaqui Country Club
Sacred Heart University
Class of 2029

Kaycie Hudon
Manchester Country Club
University of Tennessee
Class of 2028

Connor Jaworski
Abenaqui Country Club
University of Florida
Class of 2029

The Bob Erb, Jr. Scholarship

Jynjer Jozokos
Stonebridge Country Club
Southern NH University
Class of 2030

Haukur Karlsson
Lochmere Country Club
University of New England
Class of 2028

Healy Larson
Kingswood Golf Club
University of NH
Class of 2028

The David J. Pollini Scholarship

Max Leahy
Concord Country Club
University of Connecticut
Class of 2027

Ty Lefebvre
Den Brae Golf Course
Clarkson University
Class of 2030

Olivia “Liv” Levitsky
Portsmouth Country Club
Elon University
Class of 2029

Thomas Lombardi
Abenaqui Country Club
Haverford College
Class of 2030

Maeve Lyttle
Nashua Country Club
Rivier University
Class of 2027

The John Wirbal Scholarship

Aren Lyttle
Nashua Country Club
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Class of 2030

William “Will” Mace
Nashua Country Club
Plymouth State University
Class of 2029

The Rick Mahoney Scholarship

Colin Maher
Eastman Golf Links
University of NH
Class of 2030

The Eastman Golf Links Scholarship

Tessa McCallum
Bald Peak Colony Club
Plymouth State University
Class of 2030

The Macomber-Bird Scholarship

Nicholas McCarthy
Souhegan Woods Golf Club
New England College
Class of 2027

Cooper McCourt
Kingswood Golf Club
Boston University
Class of 2030

Scott Monroe
Eastman Golf Links
University of Notre Dame
Class of 2027

Graydon “Grady” Moore
Owl’s Nest Golf Club
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2029

Nina Morel
Owl’s Nest Resort
University of Virginia
Class of 2027

Delaney Nadeau
Portsmouth Country Club
Monmouth University
Class of 2028

Ava Noble
Manchester Country Club
University of NH
Class of 2030

Logan Pelletier
Den Brae Golf Course
University of New Haven
Class of 2030

Christopher Peracchi
The Golf Club of New England
University of Michigan
Class of 2028

Sarah Potter
Pembroke Pines Country Club
University of NH
Class of 2027

Alaina Pryzbylski
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
University of NH
Class of 2030

Emerson “Emy” Pryzbylski
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
University of Connecticut
Class of 2028

The Tracy Wyles Scholarship

Jack Razzaboni
Nashua Country Club
University of Rhode Island
Class of 2029

Riley Razzaboni
Sky Meadow Country Club
University of Connecticut
Class of 2028

Charles “Charlie” Reeve
Country Club of New Hampshire
Syracuse University
Class of 2028

Cole Reeves
Nashua Country Club
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Class of 2029

Tanner Robbins
Laconia Country Club
University of NH
Class of 2028

Aidan Roberts
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
University of Maine, Orono
Class of 2029

Sebastian Roberts
Bald Peak Colony Club
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2029

The Bald Peak Colony Club Scholarship

Jack Robinson
Lake Sunapee Country Club
Suffolk University
Class of 2028

The Dartmouth-Sunapee Upper Valley Scholarship

Brody Rollins
Laconia Country Club
University of Rochester
Class of 2028

The Thomas L. DiFonzo Scholarship - #1

Sarah Rousseau
Derryfield Country Club
University of Maine
Class of 2027

The Walter T. Philippy Scholarship

Jack Saladino
Omni Mount Washington Resort
Coastal Carolina University
Class of 2029

The Mitchell Scholarship

Ainsley Savage
Waumbek Country Club
University of NH
Class of 2028

Alexa Schlager
Portsmouth Country Club
University of Alabama
Class of 2029

Kaelyn Schmidt
Concord Country Club
Chapman University
Class of 2030

Samuel “Sammy” Silverwatch
Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club
University of New Hampshire
Class of 2029

Courtney Smith
Portsmouth Country Club
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Class of 2027

Beckett Sobel
Montcalm Golf Club
University of Richmond
Class of 2029

Molly Sullivan
Souhegan Woods Golf Club
University of NH
Class of 2027

Morgan Summerton
Newport Golf Club
Colby-Sawyer College
Class of 2028

The Jim Kinhan Directors Excellence Award

Luke Szopa
Dublin Lake Golf Club
Keene State College
Class of 2027

Lukas Tafe
Derryfield Country Club
University of South Carolina
Class of 2028

Samuel Timmer
Keene Country Club
Calvin University
Class of 2027

The New England Senior Golfers’ Association Scholarship

Hannah Verville
Concord Country Club
Keene State College
Class of 2028

The Rich Thibeault Scholarship

Avery Von Kadich
Lochmere Country Club
University of Maine – Presque Isle
Class of 2028

Rylie Walker
North Conway Country Club
Stanford University
Class of 2028

The Tom Mulkern Scholarship

Taylor Wilson
Cochecho Country Club
Wheaton College
Class of 2027

The Wilson Kurtz Family Scholarship

Cameron Wishart
Pease Golf Course
Norwich University
Class of 2029

Tobin Wyman
Lake Sunapee Country Club
Keene State College
Class of 2028

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Endowed by the Abenaqui Country Club membership and friends of Mr. Sheerin in honor of his many years of service as head golf professional and director of golf. A longtime supporter and board member of the McDonough Foundation and committed to introducing young people to the game of golf as illustrated by his caddie program and youth golf camps. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a deserving candidate employed at Abenaqui Country Club or another Seacoast area golf course.

The 2026 recipient is Connor Allard of Abenaqui Country Club, who is Loyola University, Class of 2027.

Endowed his wife and his son in recognition of his longtime support of the education of New Hampshire youths and their involvement in the game of golf. Awarded annually to a young man or woman who has demonstrated outstanding character and academic achievement.

The 2026 recipient is Liv Arvidson of Lochmere Country Club, who is attending University of New England, Class of 2027.

Endowed by members of Laconia Country Club and awarded, on an annual basis, to an employee of Laconia Country Club who has shown the financial need and a commitment to his or her ongoing education.

The 2026 recipient of the DiFonzo – #3 Scholarship is Benoit Beaudoin of Laconia Country Club, who is attending New England College, class of 2028.

Established in 2022, this scholarship was endowed by Richard High, a former McDonough scholar, and his late wife of over forty years, Joyce Clark. Richard and Joyce were both psychologists and for each, education was a life-changing experience. They hope this scholarship will help do the same for a dedicated and deserving student. Financial need, academic achievement and a career involving service to others will be the three essential considerations in awarding this scholarship. This scholarship is open to all McDonough scholars, but the first priority will be given to candidates from Cheshire County.

The 2026 recipient is Beatrice Beskar of Manchester Country Club, who is attending Virginia Tech, Class of 2029.

 

Endowed by the Manchester Country Club membership together with friends of Mr. Lencki in honor of his 50 years of service to the club. The scholarship is awarded annually to a young man or woman who has demonstrated a specific need for financial aid as determined by the Scholarship Committee.

The 2026 recipient is Stella Beskar of Manchester Country Club, who is attending Fairfield University, Class of 2027.

Funded on an annual basis by the McDonough Foundation in honor of one of the great gentlemen of New Hampshire golf. The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding McDonough scholar who intends to pursue a career in the golf industry.

The 2026 recipient is Noah Covell of Waumbek Country Club, who is attending Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2029.

The Pastrick Scholarship was endowed by Scott and Courtney Pastrick, members of Bald Peak Colony Club.

The 2026 recipient is Ivan Dodge of Passaconaway Country Club, who is attending Roger Williams University, Class of 2028.

his scholarship was endowed by the Walker family in 2025 to honor Butch Walker’s many years of dedication to the sport of golf, both as a golf coach at Goffstown High School where he taught for many years, as well as his service on the course rating team for the New Hampshire Golf Association.  This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving candidate who is attending a four-year college or university.  The individual should demonstrate financial need and met eligibility requirements through their employment in any capacity at Stonebridge Country Club, Derryfield Country Club, or a public golf course within Hillsborough County.

The 2026 recipient is Owen Dodge of Passaconaway Country Club, who is attending Roger Williams University, Class of 2028.

Funded on an annual basis by the New Hampshire Golf Association in honor and appreciation of the late Pauline’s efforts on behalf of the NHGA.

The 2026 recipient is Nathan Dube of Montcalm Golf Club, who is attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Class of 2029.

Endowed by the New Hampshire Golf Association in his memory and in recognition of his many years of service to the New Hampshire golfing community. The scholarship is awarded annually to the college senior scholar with the highest cumulative grade point average through his or her previous work.

The 2026 recipient is Jackson DuBois of Portsmouth Country Club, who is attending University of Maine, Class of 2027.

Endowed by members of Laconia Country Club and awarded, on an annual basis, to an employee of Laconia Country Club who has shown the financial need and a commitment to his or her ongoing education.

The 2026 recipient of the DiFonzo #2 Scholarship is Alyssabeth Fuller of Laconia Country Club, who is attending Plymouth State University, class of 2030.

Endowed by the members of Baker Hill Golf Club in his memory and as an outstanding young man and loyal employee, the scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a young man or woman employed at Baker Hill Golf Club.

The 2026 recipient is Jett Giza of Baker Hill Golf Club, who is attending University of Massachusetts – Amherst, Class of 2027.

Endowed by the Bottomley family and the Fuller Foundation in his memory and awarded annually to an employee of Abenaqui Country Club or a club in the New Hampshire seacoast area.

The 2026 recipient is Jake Haley of Abenaqui Country Club, who is attending the Brown University, Class of 2027.

Established and endowed in memory of Arnold and Carol Haynes by their three children, the scholarship is awarded annually to an employee of Bald Peak Colony Club who exhibits high character and meets the eligibility requirements of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation. The scholarship was established in 2021 in recognition of Arnold and Carol Haynes’ love of the Bald Peak Colony Club. If no scholarship is awarded in any given year, the annual earnings will be added to the principal balance of the fund.

The 2026 recipient is Leah Haskins of Bald Peak Colony Club, who is attending New Hampshire Technical Institute, Class of 2027.

Funded on an annual basis by the membership of Concord Country Club in memory of the former University of New Hampshire golf coach and Concord Country Club member.

The 2026 recipient is Nicholas Hewey of Concord Country Club, who is attending Norwich University, Class of 2027.

Endowed in 2021 by Bob’s family and friends in recognition of his longtime service as a Board member and past President of the McDonough Foundation. As a born and bred New Hampshire golfer and avid supporter of the McDonough Foundation, he took great pleasure in watching McDonough scholars succeed. This scholarship is awarded annually to a young man or woman of any New Hampshire Golf course who has demonstrated the same love and respect of the game of golf that Bob embodied every time he stepped on the course.

The 2026 recipient is Connor Jaworski of Abenaqui Country Club, who is attending the University of Florida, Class of 2029.

Endowed by the Kingswood Golf Club members and friends of Mr. Pollini in his honor, upon his retirement, of his 39 years of service as head professional at Kingswood Golf Club. The scholarship is awarded annually to an employee of Kingswood Golf Club or an employee of a Lakes Region golf course.

The 2026 recipient is Healy Larson of Kingswood Golf Club, who is attending University of New Hampshire, Class of 2028.

Established by the members of Nashua Country Club in his memory, and in recognition of John Wirbal’s 40-plus years of service as Head Professional.  The Wirbal is awarded annually to a current employee of Nashua Country Club who has need for financial assistance, has demonstrated outstanding character, and high academic achievement.”

The 2026 recipient is Maeve Lyttle of Nashua Country Club, who is attending Rivier University, Class of 2027.

Endowed by the McDonough Foundation in honor of Mr. Mahoney’s 25 plus years of service as director of the Foundation and chairman of the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is awarded annually to a young man or woman who is a resident of Nashua, NH and is employed at a New Hampshire golf course.

The 2026 recipient is William Mace of Nashua Country Club, who is attending Plymouth State University, Class of 2028.

Endowed by the members of the Eastman Golf Links, the scholarship is awarded annually to a young man or woman employed by the club who has clear financial need. In addition, he or she will have demonstrated high academic achievement and a record of service to his or her school or community.

The 2026 recipient is Colin Maher of Eastman Golf Links, who is attending University of New Hampshire, class of 2030.

Established in 2020, this scholarship was endowed by Grace and Jerry Bird in honor of Grace’s parents, George and Ann Macomber, who were long time members of the Bald Peak Colony Club. The scholarship is awarded annually to an employee of Bald Peak Colony Club who has demonstrated outstanding character and service to the club.

The 2026 recipient is Tessa McCallum of Bald Peak Colony Club, who is attending Plymouth State University, Class of 2030.

This fund was established in 2022 by the membership of Bald Peak Colony Club, in honor of the late wife of club manager Chris Wyles.  The intent of the Tracy Wyles scholarship will be to provide financial assistance to a deserving student who has demonstrated the desire to pursue a future career in one of the many fields that Tracy was passionate about.  The scholarship is open to all McDonough scholars, but the first priority will be given to staff members at Bald Peak Colony Club, followed by other students from the greater New Hampshire Lakes region.

The 2026 recipient is Emerson Przybylski of Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, who is attending University of Connecticut, Class of 2028.

Endowed by ten present and former members of the Colony Club and awarded annually to an employee of the club.

The 2026 recipient is Sebastian Roberts of Bald Peak Colony Club, who is attending University of New Hampshire, Class of 2029.

Endowed by Joseph and Kimberly Henley in December of 2023, this scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving scholar who is attending a four-year college or university, and who has worked in some capacity at a golf course in the general Sunapee-Upper Valley region of New Hampshire.

The 2026 recipient is Jack Robinson of Lake Sunapee Country Club, who is attending Suffolk University, Class of 2028.

Endowed by members of Laconia Country Club and awarded, on an annual basis, to an employee of Laconia Country Club who has shown the financial need and a commitment to his or her ongoing education.

The 2026 recipient of the DiFonzo – #1 Scholarship is Brody Rollins of Laconia Country Club, who is attending University of Rochester, class of 2028.

Endowed in his memory by the Philippy family. Walter was a 48-year veteran of Derryfield Country Club and an advocate of young peoples’ involvement in the game of golf. The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis to a deserving candidate employed at Derryfield Country Club or a Manchester, NH golf club.

The 2026 recipient is Sarah Rousseau of Derryfield Country Club, who is attending the University of Maine, Class of 2027.

Endowed by the New Hampshire Senior Golf Association and awarded annually to an employee of any New Hampshire Golf Course who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the game of golf.

The 2026 recipient is Jack Saladino of The Omni Mount Washington Resort, who is attending Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2028.

Endowed by present and former Directors of the McDonough Foundation in memory of Jim Kinhan and awarded on an annual basis to a scholar who has shown academic achievement together with outstanding citizenship and community involvement.

The 2026 recipient is Morgan Summerton of Newport Golf Club, who is attending the Colby Sawyer College, Class of 2028.

Funded on an annual basis by the NESGA and awarded on an annual basis to a McDonough senior scholar who has demonstrated, over their previous three years, ongoing academic excellence, continuing financial need, and extracurricular participation.

The 2026 recipient is Samuel Timmer of Keene Country Club, who is attending Calvin University, Class of 2027.

Concord Country Club’s members and Rich Thibeault’s friends generously contributed toward funding the Rich Thibeault Scholarship Fund upon his retirement as the Club’s PGA professional in 2021. The fund pays tribute to Rich’s many years of service to the members and guests of Concord Country Club, as well as recognizing his loyal support of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation. Rich designated his named scholarship be awarded to a Concord Country Club scholar who has demonstrated specific need for financial aid, as determined by the Scholarship Committee. If no such Concord Country Club candidate exists, the award will be given to another candidate who best meets the criteria for the academic year.

The 2026 recipient is Hannah Verville of Concord Country Club, who is attending Keene State College, Class of 2028.

Endowed in 2023 by Dan and Amy Mulkern to honor Tommy Mulkern’s many decades at the helm of hospitality businesses in NH, including more than 20 years’ operating Wentworth Resort Golf Club in Jackson.  Tommy was instrumental in guiding the early careers of numerous young people who went on to become successful golf professionals, golf course superintendents, and restaurateurs.  The scholarship is awarded annually to an applicant with financial need, and who is employed at a golf course in the Mount Washington Valley area. the New Hampshire Senior Golf Association and awarded annually to an employee of any New Hampshire Golf Course who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to the game of golf.

The 2026 recipient is Rylie Walker of North Conway Country Club, who is attending Stanford University, Class of 2028.

This scholarship was endowed by David Wilson, a long-time Board member of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation, in memory of his late wife, Marcia Wilson. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a young man or woman who works for Cochecho Country Club. The recipient will be a scholar who is entering his or her sophomore, junior or senior year in college. The award will be based primarily on a combination of academic achievement and financial need, with interest in golf as a secondary consideration.

The 2026 recipient is Taylor Wilson of Cochecho Country Club, who is attending the Wheaton College, Class of 2027.