Since 2000, Mark McCormick has served as the PGA Head Golf Professional of Suburban Golf Club.
While achieving his undergraduate degree in 1985, Mark was a member of the Men’s Golf Team at Montclair State University from 1980 thru 1984. He was named an NCAA Division III All American in 1984. Mark was coached by New Jersey PGA Hall of Fame member, Peter Famiano.
Mark turned professional in 1988 and has been a member of the PGA of America since 1992. In 2017, he was recognized as a Quarter Century Club PGA Member.
In addition to overseeing daily golf operations, tournaments and programs at SGC, Mark has triumphed on the national stage. In 2012, he qualified and competed in the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, CA. In 2017 and 2023, he also qualified and competed in the U.S. Senior Open. In 2022, Mark was inducted into the NJPGA Hall of Fame.
For the McCormick family, golf is a family affair. Linda Anne McCormick (wife,) is buyer and merchandise manager for Suburban’s Pro Shop. His son, Mark Jr., a Temple University graduate, has worked for the NJPGA, the MGA, and the USGA. His oldest son, Ryan, excelled on St. John University’s golf team, winning the Big East Golf Tournament in 2014 and was named 2014 Big East Conference Player of the Year. In 2012, Ryan won both the NJSGA Amateur and Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur. Ryan earned full status on the PGA Tour in 2024 and is currently a member of the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2025, Mark and Ryan became just the 16th Father + Son to compete in the US Open.
Achievements by Mark:
- 2008 New Jersey State Open Champion
- 2001, 2010 New Jersey PGA Charity Clambake Champion
- 2011 New Jersey PGA Pro Scratch Championship (with son Ryan)
- 2012 United States Open Championship Competitor
- 2013 NJPGA Senior Junior Championship (with Ken Pridgen)
- 2017 United States Senior Open Championship Competitor
- 2019 New Jersey State Senior Open Champion
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Paul has over 26 years of teaching experience, the last 21 years at Suburban. Paul is a Certified US Kids Instructor as well as a Double-Goal Coach Certified through the Positive Coaching Alliance. Having given between 300 to 400 lessons per year since 2004, Paul uses various training aides such as: mirrors, Orange Whip, Tennis racket with a shaft and grip attached, a hammer with a shaft and grip attached, Golf in Sync for short game, Hackers RX for alignment, DST Training clubs for impact position, alignment sticks, Speed Whoosh, impact bag, Ernest Sports launch monitor for fittings and instruction, various putting aids, and video with an Ipad. Paul gives private lessons, playing lessons, group instruction and jumior camps and clinics.
Paul's Teaching Philosophy:
"I have always tried to keep things as simple as I can and that is my approach and philosophy to teaching. Having said that, my best learning of the swing, has been my willingness to improve as a player and ball striker, by trying new drills, swing thoughts, training aids and lessons from players who are better players than I am. Taking what I have learned through the years and applying it to my teaching the swing, has made me realize, the more simple I keep my instruction, the better my students learn and have success with their golf swing. Yes, I did say their golf swing and not the exact ones they see in books, magazines or on the PGA tour. I try to make my students understand that we will find the best and most consistent swing for them based on their athletic ability. How good they want to become will ultimately depend upon their commitment to taking lessons, practicing, and learning their swing.
In closing, I would like to say that I think what the students have to say about their coach, teacher or instructor is more valuable than what I can say about myself. It is great to get an email, a note or any praise from a student saying how well they played or that they are getting what we worked on in their swing."
Playing Achievments by Paul:
- 2010 New Jersey PGA Assistants Champion
- 2012 New Jersey PGA Assistant Players Champion
- 2017 NJPGA Senior Match Play Finalist
- 2019 NJPGA Senior Match Play Finalist
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