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DAVID J. GLASBY

Clarkston,MI

Summary

Innovative, energetic, and dedicated Certified Class A PGA Member with leadership roles in golf operations, food and beverage management, member relations, financial planning, and golf instruction. Committed to providing the finest quality golf operation possible through hard work, attention to detail, and a superior drive for finding ways to create an environment that all members and guests will enjoy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

PGA Golf Professional

Fieldstone Golf Club
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide a number of different programs for golfers of all ages and abilities from adults to juniors, expanding both women's and junior golf clinic programs; lead instructor NIKE Sports Camp.
  • Create and implement individual development plans to ensure athletes' needs are addressed and met as they relate to personal goals.
  • Coordinate PGA Junior League (PGA JLG); featuring team vs team competitions in structured league scramble format.

Boys JV Golf Coach

Notre Dame Preparatory School And Marist Academy
03.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Boys JV Golf Program; recruitment of student-athletes, academic oversight, player development, instruction, practice implementation, tournament scheduling, & hosting home events.
  • Mentor student-athletes teaching them valuable life skills through participation in high school sports that would help them academically, athletically, socially and into successful careers; focused on fundamentals, safety, security and personal and skill development.

Director of Instruction

Topgolf
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Worked independently to instruct Topgolf guests in private/semi-private and group golf lessons, player development series, and facility events.
  • Supervised and taught new lead instructors best practices for coaching guests, marketing, and community outreach to meet goals of the organization.
  • Implemented and managed leagues, tournaments and player development series to ensure compliance with regulations and achieving revenue objectives.

PGA Golf Professional

Heron Bay Golf Club
01.2011 - 11.2018
  • Developed, designed, recommended, and implemented instructional programs, clinics and other promotional activities to enhance Heron Bay's standing in the community.
  • Managed and taught junior programs and summer camps, including SNAG Golf.
  • Organized PGA Apprentices to operate corporate clinics and schools.
  • Created marketing collateral to further promote golf schools while operating under Glasby Golf Schools, LLC.
  • Performed V1 digital golf swing analysis for Cadillac's Innovation Marketing Department.

Director of Golf

TPC Heron Bay
08.2006 - 01.2011
  • Hired and trained all golf operations employees; promoting and maintaining “above and beyond” service standards with members and guests.
  • Assisted the General Manager with the development of operational budgets.
  • Established acceptable inventory levels ensuring profitability and member satisfaction.
  • Directed the Club's teaching program established by the PGA Tour Golf Course Properties.
  • Contributed to the development of promotional materials to communicate programs to members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Skills

  • Membership Relations
  • Team Training & Staff Oversight
  • Merchandise Management
  • Club Fitting
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Junior Golf Development
  • Tournament Operations
  • Competition Preparation
  • Swing Analysis
  • Facilities Oversight

EARLY CAREER

Inverrary Country Club - PGA Director of Golf - Lauderhill, FL

GOLFTEC - PGA Golf Instructor - Orlando, FL

Dearborn Country Club - PGA Head Teaching Professional - Dearborn, MI

TPC Tampa Bay / TPC Michigan - Assistant Golf Professional - FL / MI

Otsego Club - Food and Beverage Manager - Gaylord, MI

Professional Education

Class A Member, Professional Golfers' Association of America

Certified in Teaching and Coaching, Professional Golfers' Association of America

Product Knowledge Education, Callaway University

Timeline

Boys JV Golf Coach

Notre Dame Preparatory School And Marist Academy
03.2022 - Current

PGA Golf Professional

Fieldstone Golf Club
05.2021 - Current

Director of Instruction

Topgolf
11.2018 - 05.2021

PGA Golf Professional

Heron Bay Golf Club
01.2011 - 11.2018

Director of Golf

TPC Heron Bay
08.2006 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Michigan State University
DAVID J. GLASBY