James Underdown

Head Professional

Wahconah Country Club

Contact: Junderdown@pga.com, 413-684-1333

Education: Bachelor of Science from Le Moyne College in Syracuse NY., May 1995

Affiliation: Head Golf Professional at Wahconah since 2007; PGA Member since 1999.

Family: Married (wife Alison) 1 child (Justin)

Hometown: Medina, NY

Residence: Pittsfield, Mass.

Career Highlights: Merchandise Coordinator/Buyer for two different facilities that have been recognized as Top 100 Golf Shops in America; tournament coordinator at a facility that ranked third nationally for efficiency in hosting outings.  Member of the Le Moyne College golf team 1991-1995

Low round: 69 (four times)

Tip to Amateurs: Instead of lying a club down at the tips of your toes for alignment, lay it against your heels.  Your heels never lie.  Also, while setting up to the ball, lock your knees to get your behind out of the way.  Then, flex your knees out over your feet.  By getting your behind out of the way, it helps to create the proper spine angle.