Mathew Vilade                                                       Players Home

Nickname: Hoss or the Vanilla Gorilla

Birth Place: Morristown, NJ

Currently Living: Hideaway Texas

Profession: Professional Long Driver / Sports Entertainer

Years Golfing: 7 Years

Why Alpha? I believe 100% in Dr. Jim’s theories and club designing skills.

Team Member Since: 2007

After a bad round, what motivates you to get up and do it again? I have spent many years in my life ill. Anytime I feel I want to give up, I think of when I was not able to do anything. I remember how I dreamed of being here and how hard I have worked. I also am motivated by some of the people I have met in my life. I am blessed to be able to share my love of the sport with people at charity events and fundraisers for people who are less fortunate than I. It keeps me in line and helps me remember that I am one of the lucky ones.

Favorite course: Neshanic Valley, Branchburg NJ

Describe your perfect day: The Day I get to hold my son for the first time. He is due in late January of 2008.

Longest Drive (incl. location/event): 473 yards @ The LDA Diamond in the Desert at the Palms, Mesquite World Championship Grid

Favorite Alpha club and why: C830.2 Driver. I especially like that it has a higher profile than most clubs on the market. When I miss a shot on the face it is usually high or low on the face, not in the heel or toe. I feel I really benefit from the overall performance and shape of the head.

Most inspired by: Many in my life journeys have inspired me so far. It is hard to narrow it down to just one, but I would have to say my wife Danielle Vilade.

Favorite Tunes: I am a fan of all music, but my favorite genre is Classic Rock.