Professional Golf Staff

Pete Skirpstas joined the Golf staff at Stono Ferry in July, 2021. He brings twenty years of golf experience to Stono. Pete grew up in Medina, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland (Go Browns) where he worked at numerous public and private courses. Pete brings a heart of passion for Golf and with-it standards of excellence.

He has competed in professional Golf tournaments since 2015. He qualified and competed on the PGA Tour Latino America in 2015 and has since won over 20 professional events with his latest success qualifying for Final Qualifying Round of 23 US Open.
Pete has tremendous ambition to create the ultimate customer experience. He is also striving to complete his education with the PGA of America and receive his Class A Membership. Golf has made such a large impact on his life and played a major part in molding him into the person he is today.

Andrew Emery is a seasoned Golf Professional, with 30 years of extensive experience.  Hailing from the UK, his journey in golf began at the tender age of six under the guidance of his father, David.

Andrew played professionally from 1994 to 1998, earning a European Challenge Tour card before turning his attention to the United States where he practiced, played and competed on multiple tours with some of the top PGA Tour players in the world.  This experience gave Andrew valuable insights into elite performance levels.  In 1999 Andrew decided to utilize his broad talent and ability to communicate, by devoting his career to helping others increase their enjoyment of the game.

Taylor Massey joined The Links At Stono Ferry in January, 2024 after a 20 year career in commercial real estate marketing and public relations. In July of 2024, Taylor was promoted to Assistant Golf Professional and is currently responsible for daily club operations, member services, tournament assistance and daily outside operations.

Taylor is a 2005 graduate of the College of Charleston’s Communications School, a Valley Forge Military Academy Alumni and a 20-plus year resident of Charleston, South Carolina. From 1990 to 2001, Taylor lived and studied in Hong Kong, England, Saudi Arabia and Poland where he graduated high school at The American School Of Warsaw in 2001.

Taylor is currently a proud resident of the Stono Ferry community where he lives with his wife Charlene and two dogs, London and Ryka.

Chris Cobb, a 20-year Air Force veteran, found his calling on the golf course after his military service. He transitioned to become a skilled golf assistant and instructor, sharing his passion for the game with others, guiding them to improve their skills. Chris’s dedication extends beyond golf, as he actively supports fellow veterans in their journey to civilian life through charitable endeavors in programs like PGA Hope.  Additionally, he is Stono Ferry’s merchandising manager, coordinating with dozens of vendors to ensure only the best brands are represented in the Golf Shop.

Richard is a Class A PGA golf professional and brings a wealth of experience in golf instruction.  He is First Tee and Operation 36 certified.  He teaches students of all ages and specializes in Junior Instruction.

After starting his career in the Western New York PGA Section, Richard more recently was a lead instructor for The First Tee in Aiken, SC.  In 2019, in partnership with Ben Sloan, he started the Stono Ferry Golf Academy for junior golfers ages 5-18 and adults.  Richard says, “The Operation 36 teaching program is the most innovative teaching program that I have ever seen; teaching the students from the green, back to the tee, and challenging each to shoot 36 or better from different yardages.”