Franklin Pierce University Men's Golf

Bishop has extensive ties to the game of golf and Franklin Pierce University. He was a three-year standout as a closer for the Ravens baseball program from 2006-08. Bishop, who ranks second in program history with 53 career appearances, helped lead the Ravens to three NCAA East Regional championships as a player. After graduation, he joined the program as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons and helped lead the team to the 2010 regional championship and a semifinal appearance in the Division II World Series. He earned his MBA in leadership from Franklin Pierce in the spring of 2010 and moved into the role of Development Officer for the University, which he has served in for the past two-and-a-half years. Bishop has also been long involved in the game of golf as his family features multiple Head PGAProfessionals, including his father, Ted, who is the Director of Golf and General Manager of CandiaWoods in Candia, N.H. Bishops brother, Shaun, is the head pro and Director of Golf at The Oaks Golf Links. Bishop had an accomplished high school playing career, as he was a four-year all-state honoree atMilford High School, including earning first-team honors during each of his final three seasons. He also competed for several years in the New Hampshire Junior Golf Association. Bishop has also spent time working for golf courses, including at Candia Woods, where he worked his way up to being an assistant manager and helping to run camps, clinics and leagues.

John "Boo" Jackson enters his second year as Men's and Women's Golf Head Coach. He was hired at Franklin Pierce University in November of 2024. Jackson comes to us from American International College after he quickly expanded the roster and led the team to a remarkable 5th-place finish at the 2024 NE10 Championship—far exceeding pre-season expectations. In the 2024-25 season for the men, Jackson coached Seth Saffell into the Atlantic East Regional Championships. He put up a strong performance, and his appearance marked a historic milestone for Franklin Pierce as one of the few to qualify for the NCAA postseason as an individual. Saffell and Peter Wurszt were both given NE10 Conference honors, with Saffell earning Second Team and Wurszt acquiring Third Team under Jackson’s leadership.  For the women, Jackson led the team into the NCAA DII East Regional Championship, putting up a strong performance and landing the team in 9th place out of 18 teams. After an impressive season, Jackson helped 5 Ravens acquire NE10 All-Conference Honors. Kesinee Prukmathakul, Lorelai Flanagan, and Phisonlaya Ruayruen all earned First Team Honors. Additionally, Jackson assisted Prukmathakul in earning NE10 Player of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, ending her decorated career here at Franklin Pierce.   Jackson’s work both on the course and off is impressive. He has served as a golf professional or director of golf at courses such as the Crumpin-Fox Club and GreatHorse in Western Massachusetts. Over his career, he has facilitated or administered over 150 golf tournaments, including USGA Qualifiers, Mass Golf Championships, and charity events. As a player, he has competed in over 100 professional golf events, carding multiple top-10 finishes in NEPGA, Tri-State PGA, and CTPGA events. He passed the PGA Playing Ability Test on his first attempt, which is accomplished by fewer than 20 percent of competitors. In addition to his on-course experience, he has worked with several significant figures in the sport during his time as a golf instructor. Most notable among his mentors are former PGA President Jim Remy and Tri-State PGA Hall of Famer John Mazza, who competed in four golf majors. He has also worked on the business side of golf with Fox Golf/Sandri Companies, identifying and capturing new revenue streams for the company. In his time on the corporate side of the golf world, he built corporate partnerships with prominent colleges and prep schools including the University of Massachusetts and University of Connecticut, as well as businesses such as MGM Springfield.