Meet the Team

  • Brian Dees - General Manager
    • Brian Dees has over 30 years of club experience. Brian has worked in all aspects of the club business, having previously managed a club in Cape Cod and multiple clubs in Austin including the Ridge Club, University of Texas Golf Club, Lakecliff CC. Brian also owned and managed The Caddie Group, Prior to that Brian served in many roles in his 18 years at Barton Creek Resort & Club. In 2006, Brian was recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Admired Golf Operators by Golf, Inc. Brian and his wife Julie have two boys (Parker & Hudson) who are both attending TCU. Brian and Julie enjoy living in New Mexico.

      You can email Brian at [email protected].

  • Jazmine Anderson - Membership Director
  • Linda Sessa - Membership Relations Director
    • Linda Sessa comes to us from Tanoan Country Club where she worked as Member Relations for over 8 years. Previous to that she ran her own business in ABQ. We are very excited to have her on the team and the opportunity to create more focus on our members. This addition will help us create unique events to enjoy with friends and family.

      Linda will be producing and running all of our member activities like Mother’s Day Buffet, Cinco De Mayo, Holiday events, and many more! She says she is so excited to learn what The Canyon Club has to offer. We are looking forward to her working to improve our regular events that our members love so much and also bring new ideas to the table so buckle up!

      You can email Linda at [email protected].

  • Don Yrene - Head Golf Professional
    • Don Yrene was born and raised in Albuquerque, attended Highland High where he played golf and basketball, then went to New Mexico State University where he was the #1 and #2 player on the golf team and graduated in 1989. Don has been a PGA of America Golf Professional since 1995 and has compiled quite a resume. Don's career highlight came at the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club where he made the cut at -1 under par and earned low club professional honors.

      Don and his wife Rhonda of 29 years have three beautiful children. He started playing golf when he was six years old and has loved the game since. He competed in junior golf, high school, college and professional golf. Prior to coming to The Canyon Club he was Head Golf Professional at Kankakee CC in Illinois. Don has also spent time at The Golf Club at Osprey Cove GA, TPC of Scottsdale and the Golf Club of Scottsdale. As well as instructing at Gainey Ranch, Resort Golf Schools. He started his career in the Club business as an Assistant Golf Professional here in Albuquerque at Santa Ana Golf Club.

      You can email Don at [email protected].

  • Tony Saccoccia - Executive Chef
    • A graduate of St. Micheals High School in 2000, I was inspired to cook by my grandfather and the vibrant food culture of Santa Fe, New Mexico. My culinary journey began at TVI, where I studied hospitality and tourism with a focus on golf course management. However, destiny had other plans. I found myself working as a dishwasher at a hotel, where I would often assist the cook. One fateful night, I stepped into the role of the cook, and there was no looking back.

      Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working at reputable establishments in the city, including Marcellos Chophouse, High Noon Restaurant & Saloon, Sandia Golf Club, and Indigo Crow Cafe. My cooking style is a fusion of New American cuisine and local flavors, a testament to my upbringing in New Mexico.

      I’ve been honored with local awards for my culinary skills and am thrilled to have found a home at the Canyon Club. I look forward to serving the patrons of the Canyon Club for many years to come and am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for cooking. 🍽️

  • Rob Clark - Superintendent

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