Bobby Newberry, PGA
Fleming Island,Florida
Summary
PGA Class A-1 Member and accomplished private club golf professional with extensive experience in golf operations, financial management, merchandising, tournament execution, player development, and member relations. Currently serving as PGA Head Golf Professional at Timuquana Country Club, leading a golf operation generating approximately $2.7 million in annual revenue. Proven ability to lead teams of 20–30 employees, manage event profitability, drive retail revenue, develop future golf professionals, and deliver exceptional member experiences. Demonstrated success executing prestigious professional and amateur golf events while developing innovative programs that grow participation and strengthen member engagement. A relationship-driven leader who combines business acumen, operational expertise, and a genuine passion for growing the game across all ages and abilities.
Overview
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Certification
16
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years of professional experience
Work History
PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
TIMUQUANA COUNTRY CLUB
Jacksonville, Florida
12.2025 - Current
- Lead and supervise a team of 20–30 golf operations employees, emphasizing professional development, accountability, service excellence, and operational consistency.
- Direct golf department operations generating approximately $2.7 million in annual revenue.
- Maintain direct financial responsibility for golf event profit and loss (P&L), overseeing event financial performance and operating budgets.
- Direct merchandising strategy, purchasing, inventory management, and retail operations, with golf shop revenue projected to reach $950,000 in 2026.
- Collaborate with club leadership and Food & Beverage, Grounds, and Marketing departments to deliver an exceptional member and guest experience.
- Mentor assistant golf professionals and outside operations personnel while supporting professional advancement and succession development.
- Played an integral role in the successful execution of the Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA TOUR Champions event, contributing to an event generating more than $7 million in revenue.
- Oversee and coordinate a comprehensive tournament calendar, including a 176-player Men's Member-Guest with a $140,800 operating budget and a 128-player season-long match play championship.
- Developed and implemented a lottery system for the Men's Member-Guest to accommodate increased member demand.
- Collaborated with PGA TOUR Champions personnel and tournament organizers to support the successful execution of a prestigious professional golf event.
- Support the planning and execution of member tournaments, outside events, and special golf programming.
- Collaborate with instructional professionals to deliver Operation 36, junior development, after-school programming, and ladies' golf initiatives generating $55,000 in 2025.
- Helped develop and implement a three-bay Golf Performance Center incorporating TrackMan 4 technology to expand instruction, club fitting, and player development.
- Support a robust CaddieMaster program, with annual caddie rounds increasing to 3,500 in 2024 compared with 2,100 in 2021.
- Prioritize member engagement and relationship development, personally playing golf with 58 different members during 2024.
- Maintain active involvement in the North Florida PGA Section and professional development through the Golf Business Network.
- Utilize Jonas, ForeTees, Clubessential, Golf Genius, Pacesetter, and Plate IQ to support financial reporting, inventory management, point-of-sale operations, tournament administration, and member communications.
- Utilize TrackMan 4, Flag range units, Accurange, and EZ Locator to enhance the member experience and improve golf operations.
- Premier member-owned private club featuring a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course, approximately 1,100 members, and 32,000 annual rounds.
PGA FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
TIMUQUANA COUNTRY CLUB
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Premier member-owned private club featuring a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole golf course, approximately 1,100 members, and 32,000 annual rounds.
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
LOUISVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
Louisville, Kentucky
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Supported the Head Golf Professional in managing daily golf operations, tournament programming, merchandising, and member relations.
- Coordinated more than 1,000 annual tournament rounds utilizing GHIN, World Handicap System, and Golf Genius tournament management software.
- Managed golf shop merchandising initiatives, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and sales, contributing to more than $600,000 in golf shop revenue in 2021.
- Assisted in managing a golf operations payroll budget exceeding $375,000, including scheduling assistant professionals, retail personnel, outside operations management, and 15–20 bag room attendants.
- Oversaw bag room operations supporting more than 720 member golf bags and generating over $80,000 annually toward the golf operations budget.
- Coached multiple PGA Junior League teams representing nearly 40 junior golfers, including the captain of the undefeated 2019 Derby City League Champions.
- Served as captain of the PGA Junior League All-Star team, leading the team to the 2019 Kentucky Section Championship and a runner-up finish at the Regional Championship.
- Delivered more than 250 hours of golf instruction in 2019, emphasizing beginning golfers and long-term player development through TrackMan, CoachNow, and Operation 36.
- Assisted in custom fitting approximately 40 iron sets, 200 drivers and fairway metals, 50 wedges, and 50 putters over a 12-month period.
- Served as a representative on the Kentucky PGA Assistant Golf Professionals Board, advocating for assistant professionals throughout the Section.
- Project-managed junior and ladies' golf events, building relationships and creating engaging opportunities to grow participation.
- Established member-owned private club featuring a Walter Travis-designed 18-hole golf course, approximately 525 members, and 20,000 annual rounds.
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
HUNTING CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Prospect, Kentucky
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated more than 50 corporate golf outings, generating over $150,000 in greens fee and cart revenue.
- Developed and maintained relationships with more than 380 members through consistent communication, personalized service, and member engagement.
- Trained and supervised a service-oriented staff of 15, establishing expectations for professionalism and exceptional member service.
- Worked closely with the golf course superintendent on daily course conditions and operational improvements.
- Supported outside operations, merchandise initiatives, and golf shop sales through collaboration with vendors and sales representatives.
- Developed and supported junior golf programming serving more than 30 young golfers, emphasizing golf fundamentals, etiquette, and player development.
- Managed bag room operations and member services.
- Completed Level 1 of the PGA PGM 2.0 Program.
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
SHELBYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
Shelbyville, Kentucky
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted the Head Golf Professional with all aspects of daily golf operations at an 18-hole semi-private facility featuring more than 200 members and approximately 12,000 annual rounds.
- Established a PGA Junior League program, growing first-year participation to more than 20 junior golfers.
- Supervised outside golf operations, including pace of play, cart fleet maintenance, and driving range operations.
- Assisted in coordinating tournaments and events while developing strategies to increase member participation and engagement.
- Supported tournament administration and handicap management utilizing GHIN and TPP software.
- Provided golf instruction, club repair, and personalized member services.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
PGA OF AMERICA
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington, Kentucky01-2011
Skills
- Private Club Golf Operations
- Financial Management & Event P&L
- Retail Merchandising & Inventory Management
- Staff Leadership & Professional Development
- Member Relations & Guest Experience
- Tournament & Event Management
- Budgeting & Revenue Growth
- Player Development & Golf Instruction
- Junior & Ladies Golf Programming
- Custom Club Fitting & TrackMan Technology
- Strategic Planning & Operational Efficiency
- Golf & Instruction: TrackMan 4, CoachNow, Operation 36, GHIN, World Handicap System
- Club Management & Operations: Jonas, ForeTees, Plate IQ, CaddieMaster
- Tournament & Member Communications: Golf Genius, Clubessential, Pacesetter
- Business & Productivity: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
Certification
- American Development Model (ADM) | 2019–Present
- Operation 36 | 2018–Present
- PGA PGM 2.0 Program | Level 1 Completed
Timeline
PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
TIMUQUANA COUNTRY CLUB
12.2025 - Current
PGA FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
TIMUQUANA COUNTRY CLUB
07.2022 - 12.2025
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
LOUISVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
01.2016 - 07.2022
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
HUNTING CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
01.2014 - 01.2017
PGA ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL
SHELBYVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
03.2011 - 01.2014
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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Bachelor of Science -
PGA OF AMERICA
TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
- Golf & Instruction: TrackMan 4, CoachNow, Operation 36, GHIN, World Handicap System
- Club Management & Operations: Jonas, ForeTees, Plate IQ, CaddieMaster
- Tournament & Member Communications: Golf Genius, Clubessential, Pacesetter
- Business & Productivity: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PGA Class A-1 Member in Good Standing
- Professional Golf Management Program
- American Development Model (ADM) | 2019–Present
- Operation 36 | 2018–Present
- PGA PGM 2.0 Program | Level 1 Completed
REFERANCES
Blanton Tessin, PGA
Director of Golf at Timuquana Country Club
4028 Timuquana Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
904-389-0477
Greg Ottani, PGA
Director of Golf at Westwood Country Club
22625 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
440-331-2120
Scott Sedgwick, PGA
Director of Golf at Louisville Country Club
25 Mockingbird Valley Trail, Louisville, KY 40207
502-896-1721
Chris Schuler, PGA
Head Golf Professional at Louisville Country Club
25 Mockingbird Valley Trail, Louisville, KY 40207
502-896-1721