The golf staff at Avon Oaks will work to ensure that you have a good experience every time you play the course or visit the golf range. Led by our head pro Matt Stroud, he and the staff are committed to delivering a quality golf experience. All are available for lessons by appointment.
Matt Stroud, PGA - Head Golf Professional
Originally from Norwalk, Ohio, and a graduate from The Ohio State University, Matt started his career in 2012 working for Scioto Country Club in Columbus and Firestone Country Club in Akron. Matt joined the staff at Avon Oaks in August of 2017, where he served as First Assistant in 2019. Matt is in his third year as Head Golf Professional and is a full PGA member. Matt enjoys teaching juniors on Thursday mornings and playing in section events on Mondays. Matt was the 2021 PGA Section Recipient of the Patriot Award, and is a Northern Ohio Folds of Honor Chapter Board Member. Matt spends his free time working with Folds of Honor and enjoys spending time with his wife Ariel at their home in North Olmsted.
Erin Craig, PGA
Erin is back with us at Avon Oaks after spending the last 7 years working at The Turn and North Olmsted Golf Club, as well as Club Walden. She is the 2020 Northern Ohio PGA Youth Player Development Award winner as well as the 2024 Patriot Award winner. She also received the 2023 and 2024 Game Changer Award presented at the PGA Show in Orlando for her work with PGA Jr League and PGA Family Golf. Erin lives in Fairview Park with her dog, Rigby, and 3 cats, Charlie, Springsteen, and Magnolia. Erin is happy to be back amongst old friends and is looking forward to making new ones!Eric Oakes - Assistant Golf Professional
Eric, a native of Elyria, OH, discovered his passion for golf at the age of 13, the same year he began caddying. He played for four years at Elyria Catholic High School before continuing his journey at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a member of the club golf team while pursuing a business degree.
With 20 years of experience in the golf industry, Eric is currently in his first year of the PGA program and is working toward becoming a Class A Professional. Outside of golf, Eric enjoys spending time with family and friends and is always looking for ways to grow and improve within the game of golf. He enjoys being at Avon Oaks and is eager to connect with the Avon Oaks community.
Mike Novick - Assistant Golf Professional
Mike Novick joined Avon Oaks staff at the beginning of the 2026 season. He joins us from Fox Meadow Country Club, where he was an assistant pro. Mike has been in the golf business for 9 years and brings great experience and ideas to Avon Oaks. Mike enjoys teaching and growing the game as much as possible. He has been involved with our junior programs. He is in the PGA program and working toward becoming a class A professional. Outside of golf, Mike enjoys spending time at home in Medina with his son, Brooks, and wife, Liv.
Dan Bell - Men's Locker Room Manager
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