SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A seasoned, energetic PGA Golf Professional with over 15 years of experience, skilled in implementing and managing revenue-producing programs to positively impact the bottom line. Diligent in the pursuit of exemplary customer service according to identified operational goals through training and mentoring of the operations team. Proven track record in financial management in keeping with club and operational goals.
RESUME
Patriot Golf Club, Owasso, OK
2022 - Present
Head Golf Professional
18-Hole planned community private country club with 365 members playing 25,000 annual rounds
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Developed and maintained a $1.5M operating golf budget
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Increased dollars per round from $43 to $50 with improved merchandise techniques, member profiles and product selection since 2022.
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Recipient of an AGM Platinum Award, distinguishing The Patriot as one of the nation’s Top 100 golf shops– 2022
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Developed, hired and trained the Director of Outside Service position and increasing the overall member experience.
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Generated an additional $26,000 in revenue within the first year by evaluating and implementing strategic improvements to the existing budget.
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Leader and mentor to five PGA assistant professionals, two Associate PGA assistant golf professionals, a Merchandiser and a Director of Outside Service.
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Winner of the 2024 South Central Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private Clubs
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Lead in the generation of sales/buying forecasts for a golf shop with gross sales exceeding $1.23M per year.
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Instruct 3-10 Individual lessons weekly and direct our free member clinics, monthly Ladies player development clinic & our “Lil Patriots” Junior program. •
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Created a new and exciting Junior Program with implementing Ops 36, Advanced weekly small group lessons & Gaming Challenges throughout the summer. Junior programs have seen an increase of 20-30% each year since 2022
Northwood Club, Dallas, TX
2019 - 2022
Head Golf Professional
18-Hole private country club with 925 members playing 31,000 annual rounds
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Developed and maintained a $3.5M operating golf budget
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Management of total golf operations including a high level of daily member and guest play
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Total management of all Men’s, Women’s, and Junior programming development.
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Leader and mentor to three PGA assistant professionals, three Associate PGA assistant golf professionals, PGA Director of Instruction, Merchandiser, and a Director of Outside Service.
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Successfully implemented an operations training program and service standards guide for all golf employees and hired 10-12 employees annually.
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Critically analyzed, evaluated, recommended, and implemented a computerized tee time management system (NorthStar)
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Assisted in the generation of sales/buying forecasts for a golf shop with gross sales exceeding $1.7M per year.
Bob O’Link Golf Club, Highland Park, IL
2016 - 2019
First Assistant Golf Professional
18-Hole private golf club with 235 members playing 12,000 annual rounds
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Managed the total golf operations and staff including hiring and mentoring a Second Assistant and PGA PGM Intern.
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Successfully managed all member tournaments including our Member Guest and season-long team match play.
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Provided professional golf instruction to the membership utilizing the latest technology and video equipment, resulting in over 80 lessons.
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Developed and prepared a merchandise budget and a successful buying plan that resulted in over $700k in sales for the golf shop.
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Gained invaluable experience and understanding of the golf swing by attending multi day conferences with instructors Andrew Rice, Chuck Cook, Jeff Smith, Mark Crossfield and Brian Manzella.
The Club at Old Hawthorne, Columbia, MO
2012 - 2016
First Assistant Golf Professional
18-hole planned community private golf club with 425 members playing 25,000 annual rounds
• Developed and implemented the first annual Ladies Member Guest Tournament, now in its fourth year and averaging over 40 teams.
• Assisted in managing multiple University of Missouri collegiate golf tournaments including the annual “Johnnie Imes Invitational” and the 2014 NCAA Men’s Golf Regionals.
• Established Mid-Missouri’s first-ever PGA Junior League in collaboration with four teams from area clubs.
Meadow Lake Acres Country Club, New Bloomfield, MO
2008 - 2012
Assistant Golf Professional
18-hole private golf club with 450 members playing 28,000 annual rounds
• Successfully managed over 40 corporate outings over a four-year span, positively impacting the club’s revenue stream.
Desert Mountain Golf Club, Scottsdale, AZ
2006 - 2008
Assistant Golf Professional
108-hole private golf club with 2,300 members playing 180,000 annual rounds
• Arranged merchandise displays for a Top 100 golf shop.
EDUCATION
Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Major: Management
AFFLIATIONS
Class A PGA Member, Professional Golfers’ Association of America, Since 2012
Member of the Gateway PGA Assistants Committee, 2011 – 2016
SKILLS
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TrackMan Launch Monitor
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FlightScope Launch Monitor
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ForeTees Reservations
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V1 Pro Video Instruction
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Jonas & Pro Shop Keeper
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MS Office Systems
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Golf Genius Software
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NorthStar Club Management Software
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Completed USGA 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2019 Rules 3 Day Seminar