Staff Spotlight featuring Junior Golf Coordinator, Claire Calabro

December 4, 2025 •Jeff Giedd

The STPGA is excited to introduce our new Junior Golf Coordinator, Claire Calabro. We are thrilled to have her on board the team and are eager to see her grow the game for our junior golfers!  Here's a little more about her:

Name: Claire Calabro
Hometown:
West Chester, PA
Began Full Time:
December 1st, 2025
College(s):
Florida State University (Go Noles!)
Major:
Global Club Management and Leadership. 

Favorite Teams: Florida State Seminoles!
Favorite Food:
I'll always order chicken tenders.

Who is your favorite artist?  Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, or Harry Styles
What is your favorite song?
  Right now, I'm really obsessed with Fins by Jimmy Buffett.

Favorite Course You’ve Been To: Definitely Adare Manor!

What’s your favorite golf memory? Anytime I get a birdie!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you? In college, my roommates and I raised butterflies in our apartment.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: I love coffee, so I would probably start at a coffee shop I haven't tried before and then take my time walking around a book store or doing a bit of shopping.

What was your first job? I was a hostess at a restaurant.
What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas?
 Auckland, New Zealand

What are some of your favorite hobbies, and how did you get into them? I love a good craft! I taught myself to needlepoint and crochet and love how peaceful it is. I also love to read or see new movies.

How were you first introduced to golf? I was first introduced through my major in college! I worked The Player's Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and fell in love with the tournament atmosphere.

What did you want to be when you were little? A pop star (before I realized I can't sing and have no rhythm)
Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? Why?
Probably Shane Lowry. I met him after his hole-in-one at The Players in 2022 and have been a fan ever since.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf? Probably football or hockey!

Do you have a favorite quote or motto you live by?  "You never know if you never try!"

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