Evan Cather
New York,NY
Summary
Evan Cather serves as the proprietor of Golf Lessons NYC and holds the esteemed position of Director of Instruction at The Hack Shack in New York, New York. Over the preceding five years, Mr. Cather has adeptly delivered more than 7,000 golf lessons, contributing significantly to an impressive teaching revenue surpassing $1,230,945. His mastery extends beyond golf instruction, encompassing remarkable marketing acumen, culminating in the establishment and flourishing of his distinguished enterprise in the dynamic landscape of New York City.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Golf Lessons NYC
New York
10.2017 - Current
- 6978 lessons taught,
- $1,230,945 in revenue generation
- All lessons taught on Trackman 4
Certified Teaching Professional/Junior Golf Coordinator
Jim McLean Golf School
Miami Beach, Florida
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Created over $120,000 in private lessons revenue in first year as instructor, Taught over 1,000 hours in private instruction, Leader of weekly Sunday golf academy, Created and lead a financially successful junior golf program, Junior golf included weekly summer camps and after school programs, Featured golf instructor on revolutiongolf.com, Used student V1 video analysis
- Film shot with Casio FH-20, Taught lessons with Trackman, integration of Trackman Combine, and Bodi Trak, Instructor for Florida mini tour professionals, and Switzerland’s national golf team, Instructor for notable students Nina Agdal, Roger Mason Jr, and Wes Welker, Lead corporate golf clinics for high end corporate clients
Director of Instruction
Lake Bluff Golf Club
Lake Bluff, Il
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Created 48k in teaching revenue over 6-month period, Led weekly women’s clinics, Created and led summer junior golf camps, Created strong relationship and referrals via surrounding community, Implemented get golf ready program
Assistant Golf Professional
Jim McLean Golf School
Doral, Florida
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Completed Jim McLean teaching certification program, Personally assisted Jim McLean with lessons and operational tasks, Superior customer service at the #1 Golf School in the world, Over 50 hours lesson observation of Certified, Master, and Lead master instructors, Instructed weekly golf clinics for hotel guests on driving, putting, pitching, and chipping, Trained on Trackman, Bodi Trak, and ball flight laws, Attended weekly swing study meetings led by Jim McLean, Used the JC Video analysis program to complete swing studies, Trained on the D-Plane and its importance in ball flight, Setup and running the operations for our golf schools, Filmed students during lessons and understand the importance of proper video, Helped teach and assist both 3 and 2 day golf school
Assistant Golf Professional
La Grange CC
La Grange, Illinois
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Service membership with a team of golf professionals and interns, Point of sales transactions using Jonas POS, Preparation using event man tournament software, Give lessons daily to membership using V1 video analysis, Track handicaps using CDGA application, Designed and administered junior golf academy’s, Prepare a teach weekly golf clinics to membership, Manage first tee and responsible financial billing of membership
Pro Shop Assistant-Outside Operations
Ironwood Golf Course
Normal, Illinois
04.2006 - 12.2012
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Crestwicke Country Club
Bloomington, Illinois
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Serviced membership daily with team of customer service specialists, Tracked point of sales transactions and inventory, Controlling and monitoring course play, Ordered and sold products to members and guests, Organized club tournaments, men’s and women’s leagues, Organized and ran outings for various organizations and charities, Private instruction to membership using a systematic way of teaching, Organized and managed junior golf program, Responsible for management of employees running an organized bag shop, Club repair and fitting for membership
Tennessee PGA Jr. Academy Intern
Golf House Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
06.2011 - 08.2011
Education
Jim McLean Teaching Certification
Jim McLean Golf School
Miami, FL04-2014
B.A. in Sports Management -
Taylor University
05.2012
Skills
- Professional Golf Instruction
- Trackman 4 Certification
- Bodi Track Certification
- US Kids Certification
- Web Design
- SEO optimization
References
- Jim McLean, Jim McLean Golf Schools, Doral, Florida, (305) 591-6409
- Grayson Zacker, Jim Mclean Trump National Doral, Doral, Florida, (305) 591-6409
Volunteer Experience
Two week Dominican Republic missions trip building houses
Accomplishments
- Golf Magazine top social media account
Affiliations
- Completed 5 full marathons 26.2 miles
- NYC Marathon 2018, 2019, 2022
- Chicago Marathon 2021, 2023
- PR time 3:27
- 1581 US Chess Federation Rating
Timeline
Owner
Golf Lessons NYC
10.2017 - Current
Director of Instruction
Lake Bluff Golf Club
04.2016 - 11.2016
Certified Teaching Professional/Junior Golf Coordinator
Jim McLean Golf School
06.2014 - 05.2018
Assistant Golf Professional
Jim McLean Golf School
11.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Golf Professional
La Grange CC
05.2013 - 10.2013
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Crestwicke Country Club
05.2012 - 09.2012
Tennessee PGA Jr. Academy Intern
Golf House Tennessee
06.2011 - 08.2011
Pro Shop Assistant-Outside Operations
Ironwood Golf Course
04.2006 - 12.2012
Jim McLean Teaching Certification
Jim McLean Golf School
B.A. in Sports Management -
Taylor University
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