From: Clifton Park
Married 32 years with 2 children. Sarah, 23, is a graphic artist who lives in Boston. John, 19, attends Merrimack College, North Andover, Mass. Dog, Bruce, 7, a West Highland Terrier, named after Springsteen
Work: Mike operates a consulting company and Joyce is an editor at the Times Union
Hometowns: Joyce is a native of Troy; Mike grew up in Clifton Park. Lived in Philadelphia, Tampa and Chicago and moved back to the Capital Region 18 years ago.
Education: Both went to Catholic Central High School in Troy and met there. Mike graduated from Siena and Joyce graduated from Temple University.
How long have you been playing golf?: Both joined leagues for first time 5 years ago. Joyce can't play enough. Mike is still working as a consultant full time and plays occasionally.
Other interests: Working out, Guinness beer (not in that order); horse racing ("owners" in West Point Thoroughbreds); watching son John play lacrosse; going to daughter's art shows; Siena and UAlbany basketball fans; Mets, Rangers and NY Giants football; live rock music.