Meet the Bellevue Staff
Sean Tully
USPTA Professional
Sean Tully is Bellevue’s new tennis professional. Sean is a certified USPTA professional with great experience teaching and coaching both novice and accomplished players and leading the 10 and Under QuickStart program.
Sean is an honors graduate of UNH with a degree in recreational programming. He played first singles and doubles for UNH’s Division I program.
He is a certified cardio tennis instructor and fitness trainer.
Bellevue looks forward to the energy that Sean will bring to our tennis programs.
Brian F. Skinner, CGCS
Superintendent
Brian Skinner, a native of Melrose, has been a committed employee of Bellevue Golf Club for over 20 years. His past experience includes an internship with the PGA at The Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in preparation for the Tournament Players Championship in 1993. Brian was also the clubhouse resident for 14 years, keeping a watchful eye on the property year-round and assuming many responsibilities, including bartending and snow plowing. Brian is very passionate about his role at Bellevue and was recently recertified as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS). His commitment to professionalism and his love of turf grass management have been an asset to the club. Brian was instrumental in the construction of a new maintenance facility and irrigation system. His innovative thinking also led to the introduction of an ice skating rink now offered to members during the winter months.
Brian’s formal education, commitment to continuing education, and years of experience position him to have a strong positive impact on course conditions. His Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont in conjunction with his advanced knowledge of turf grass management provide him with the ability to handle the unique challenges and job requirements of golf facility management with the goal of ensuring an exceptional member experience at Bellevue Golf Club.
Peter Metcalfe
Chef
An executive chef for more than 20 years, Peter Metcalfe was educated at Johnson & Wales in Providence R.I., and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Foods and Food Service Mangement. His previous private club experience includes Nashawtuc Country Club, Woodland Golf Club, and Meadowbrook Golf Club. Peter provides a variety of menus and specials featuring fresh local produce, organic meats, and seafood. His food reflects a wonderful balance of exotic and familiar flavors using the season’s finest offerings. Bellevue Golf Club members have enjoyed Peter’s culinary creations since 2010.
Colin Smethurst
Assistant Superintendent
Colin Smethurst is now entering his 5th year as the Assistant Superintendent. Originally hailing from Duxbury, Massachusetts, he graduated from Ithaca College in 2005 and completed his Turf Certificate at UMass Amherst in 2006. He then began his professional career as the 2nd Assistant Superintendent at White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth. He came to Bellevue in 2007, taking over the club’s residency. Some of his responsibilities include daily course set-up, designing and executing course projects, and carrying out the club’s fertility program. When not on the course, Colin enjoys being active and spending time with his fiance, Janine, and his dog, Bruschi.


