Andrew Hoban
North Kingstown, R.I.
Andrew Hoban, 23, worked
at Quidnessett Country Club for
the last eight or nine years in a
variety of roles: running the bag
room, caddying, and working in
the pro shop.
Brian Thimme, general manager
of theNorth Kingstown private
club, said Hoban was popular
with the members. "He was a
big spirit around here. He was
always positive. He was always
very involved with our membership.
Our members loved him,
and right now, they're devastated,"
Thimme said.
Thimme described Hoban as
a gifted golfer.
"He was an excellent golfer.
He could have been a golf pro.
He had thought about it. The
last couple of years, he really
picked up the game," he said.
Hoban, who graduated from
the University of Rhode Island
last year, was "a pretty good basketball
player, too," he said.
Thimme said Hoban went to
The Station Thursday with a
friend. His friend, whom
Thimme said he could not identify,
was in stable condition at a
hospital, he said.
"He's got a great family.
They're wonderful people,"
Thimme said.
KATHERINE McCABE