James Crayne
Franklin,IL
Summary
Golf professional with substantial experience in golf instruction, including previous experience at a X-Golf in Downers Grove, IL as the Head Golf Professional. I have been more successful teaching with X-Golf simulators than any other teaching method.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Golf
Terry Park Golf Course
06.2025 - Current
- Fostered relationships with local businesses and sponsors, boosting community involvement and event sponsorships.
- Streamlined course maintenance schedules, improving turf quality and overall playing conditions for members and guests.
- Analyzed market trends to inform program development, aligning offerings with member interests and preferences.
- Led strategic planning sessions to establish long-term goals for growth, operational efficiency, and member satisfaction.
- Beginner through Advanced lessons using simulators and Launch monitors.
Director of Golf
Country Hills Golf Course
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Directed golf operations, enhancing player experience through exceptional service and facility management.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to increase membership engagement and participation in events.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff, improving team performance and customer service standards.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring financial sustainability while maximizing resource allocation across departments.
Head Golf Professional
Moccasin Creek Country Club
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed daily golf operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and member engagement.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Managed tournament planning, coordinating logistics and scheduling to optimize participation and satisfaction.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on equipment and supplies.
Head Golf Professional/ Assistant General Manager
Glen Eagle Golf Club
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Manage all golf and golf related activities including:
- -Outings -Tournaments -Weddings\Parties -Leagues
- -Full Service Pro Shop -Lessons using Garmin Launch Monitor
Head Golf Professional\ Assistant General Manager
X-Golf
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed all golf and bar/kitchen related activities including:
- Lessons, -Clinics -Leagues- Parties/Receptions
- -Full Service Bar/Food Manager -Closing Manager.
Owner/ General Manager
Grip It and Rip It Golf Shop
04.1999 - 12.2020
- Owned and Managed full service golf repair shop including:
- -Fittings -Lessons -Club and Merchandise Sales.
Head of Golf Instruction/ Assistant Golf Coach
Middletown High School
09.2011 - 06.2017
- -Hands on tournament instruction and strategies
- -Practice round and pre-tournament specific practices
- -Lessons, Fitness regiment, motivational speaking
Cart Attendant/Starter/Ranger
Terry Park Golf Club
04.1993 - 11.1998
- -maintained 50 cart fleet -managed Tee-sheet
- -maintained pace of play.
Education
Associate 1 -
PGA PGM Program
01.2026
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
MacMurray College
Jacksonville, IL06.1998
Skills
- Expert swing analysis
- Practice routine development
- Skill assessment techniques
- Golf equipment advice
- Golf biomechanics
- Mental game coaching
- Shot selection guidance
- Putting technique proficiency
- Short game mastery
- Goal setting assistance
- Golf club repair
- Personalized lesson planning
- Golf club fitting expertise
- Course management strategies
- Adaptive golf instruction
- Club fitting
- Advanced teaching techniques
- Excellent communication
- Coaching experience
Hobbies
Tournament Golf, Weight Lifting.
Timeline
Director of Golf
Terry Park Golf Course
06.2025 - Current
Director of Golf
Country Hills Golf Course
08.2024 - 04.2025
Head Golf Professional
Moccasin Creek Country Club
03.2024 - 08.2024
Head Golf Professional/ Assistant General Manager
Glen Eagle Golf Club
01.2023 - 03.2024
Head Golf Professional\ Assistant General Manager
X-Golf
01.2022 - 02.2023
Head of Golf Instruction/ Assistant Golf Coach
Middletown High School
09.2011 - 06.2017
Owner/ General Manager
Grip It and Rip It Golf Shop
04.1999 - 12.2020
Cart Attendant/Starter/Ranger
Terry Park Golf Club
04.1993 - 11.1998
Associate 1 -
PGA PGM Program
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
MacMurray College