Jack Kearns
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Immediate goal is to expand horizons and develop knowledge in operations, teaching, and merchandising. Prioritize exceeding day-to-day processes, goals, and ensuring member/guest satisfaction with a team-first attitude. Experience and knowledge of golf operations and player development. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving targets, allowing for adaptation to changing needs. Excellent customer service skills, expertise in golf instruction, and proficiency in event coordination contribute to delivering exceptional results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Professional
The Kingsley Club
Kingsley, Michigan
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Opening in Fall of 2001, Kingsley is an invitation-only membership that offers a private golf experience that is profoundly simple yet unmistakably complex, delivering a unique experience with each round
- Designed by Mike DeVries, Kingsley is tucked away in the rolling terrain and forest of northern Michigan, while maintaining an 18-hole layout that plays firm and fast on fescue grasses
- Managed Father's Day Event totaling 120 players of all skill levels
- Oversaw Men's Net, Senior and Gross Club Championship brackets spanning May-September totaling over 100 players
- Organized weekly member games varying in format and field size
- Supervised, trained and scheduled a team of 13 outside operations members
- Managed and maintained a fleet of 60 golf carts and built out cart detailing schedules leading up major events
- Ensured the driving range and stations were properly stocked each day
- Worked alongside other Golf Professionals to ensure all merchandise were properly organized each day and week
- Input invoices for all shop brands, primarily Greyson, Imperial, Titleist, FootJoy, and Johnny-O
- Opening in Fall of 2001, Kingsley is an invitation-only membership that offers a private golf experience that is profoundly simple yet unmistakably complex, delivering a unique experience with each round
- Designed by Mike DeVries, Kingsley is tucked away in the rolling terrain and forest of northern Michigan, while maintaining an 18-hole layout that plays firm and fast on fescue grasses
Outside Golf Services
Isleworth Country Club
Windermere, Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: As the 16th ranked Platinum Club in America, Isleworth prides itself on the ability to blend exceptional amenities, sporting activities and unmatched services to all members and guests that come through the gates
- Isleworth has transformed itself in the current landscape to fit the needs of families joining while maintaining the excellence and service that is necessary for a club to function at the highest level and provide for members whom have been there since the beginning
- Stocked range stations with tees, balls and waters while members and guest used the range and short game areas
- Clean picked range every day, sort brand specific golf balls for professionals on site
- Filled divots at end of every day
- Assist starter in course organization and finding appropriate places for members to start
- Deliver food and drink to members ordering prior to round & at turn
- Detail carts weekly to maintain fleet cleanliness
- Managed the overnight storage of Member and Guest bags
- Managed 60 cart fleet and Personal Member carts for day-to-day operations
- Assisted Collegiate players and coaches with range stations, cart setup and on course refreshments
- As the 16th ranked Platinum Club in America, Isleworth prides itself on the ability to blend exceptional amenities, sporting activities and unmatched services to all members and guests that come through the gates
- Isleworth has transformed itself in the current landscape to fit the needs of families joining while maintaining the excellence and service that is necessary for a club to function at the highest level and provide for members whom have been there since the beginning
Assistant Golf Professional, PGA Apprentice
Country Club of Detroit
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Founded in 1897, Country Club of Detroit has consistently been dedicated to providing its members and guests with exceptional amenities, experiences and services earning itself the on to the Platinum Clubs of America Top 150 list
- Coordinated all 18- and 9- Hole Women's Golf weekly, annual and season long events
- Average Weekly events had participation of 40-50 players across 18- and 9- Hole divisions
- Conducted 11 trophy events throughout the season including: 2-Season Long Match Play, Women's Club Championship and Multiple 1-Day Stroke Play Tournaments
- Women's Major Trophy events such as 2-Day Member-Member & 2-Day Member Guest averaged 60 participants
- Worked alongside Teaching staff during beginner Women's Golf Clinics to help all new players develop a desire to get better and feel comfortable on the course
- Worked with Juniors on Tuesday-Fridays for 6 Weeks over the summers to develop an appreciation for golf
- Coached ages ranging from 6-15 of all skill levels
- Assisted Juniors in developing practice routines and goal setting
- Lead Volunteer Coordinator to over 200 volunteers
- Worked alongside other Lead Coordinators to ensure a smooth operation so that volunteers understood assignments and how to conduct themselves while on property
- Founded in 1897, Country Club of Detroit has consistently been dedicated to providing its members and guests with exceptional amenities, experiences and services earning itself the on to the Platinum Clubs of America Top 150 list
PGM Intern
Detroit Golf Club
Detroit, Michigan
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Detroit Golf Club has been an integral part of the growth of the golf since its inception in 1899, beginning with a 6-hole layout that eventually grew into 36 holes by 1916, both designed by Donald Ross
- The club has been host to numerous golfers throughout the years, none more historical than Head Professional, Horton Smith, victor of the first ever Masters Tournament in 1934 and again in 1936
- Now the current host of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the club is proud to host the first PGA Tour event in the city of Detroit
- Engaged with Juniors to help develop an understanding of golf
- Developed practice routines for those striving to improve
- Clean picked range every other day and every Sunday
- Filled divots at end of every day
- Assisted members with special orders and requests, including contacting representatives to place and check on status of orders
- Assisted Tournament attendees in Golf-Shop
- Assisted locker room attendants in setting up for tournament week
- Detroit Golf Club has been an integral part of the growth of the golf since its inception in 1899, beginning with a 6-hole layout that eventually grew into 36 holes by 1916, both designed by Donald Ross
- The club has been host to numerous golfers throughout the years, none more historical than Head Professional, Horton Smith, victor of the first ever Masters Tournament in 1934 and again in 1936
- Now the current host of the Rocket Mortgage Classic, the club is proud to host the first PGA Tour event in the city of Detroit
- Qualified for Michigan Amateur - Shot 80-84 on Oakland Hills North Course
Outside Services, PGM Intern
Fripp Island Golf Resort
Beaufort, South Carolina
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Consistently ranked as one of South Carolinas top resorts, Fripp Island offers a wide selection of picturesque beaches, multiple golf courses, and picturesque beaches on the coast
- Managed 60 cart fleet used for daily play, outings, and tournaments
- Managed driving range clean picking and filling divots at the end of every day
- Ran weekly golf camps for juniors aged 6-13
- Taught juniors how to treat a course
- Averaged 80 Rounds per day in peak season
- Participated in Beaufort City Championship - finished 3rd 73-79
- Consistently ranked as one of South Carolinas top resorts, Fripp Island offers a wide selection of picturesque beaches, multiple golf courses, and picturesque beaches on the coast
Skills
- Expert swing analysis
- Advanced club fitting
- Golf event coordination
- Junior coaching experience
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Schedule coordination
Timeline
Golf Professional
The Kingsley Club
04.2024 - Current
Outside Golf Services
Isleworth Country Club
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Golf Professional, PGA Apprentice
Country Club of Detroit
03.2021 - 10.2022
PGM Intern
Detroit Golf Club
05.2019 - 11.2019
Outside Services, PGM Intern
Fripp Island Golf Resort
05.2018 - 12.2018