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Work History
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John Clare

Tampa,FL

Summary

Former professional athlete with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at developing relationships with an ability to quickly learn new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Consultant

Inward Half Golf
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2025 - 10.2025
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding the features of the products and services offered.
  • Generated new sales leads through networking activities.
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
  • Worked with the brand to develop more efficient financial sustainability for the tour-player sponsor program.

Professional Golf

Self Employed
Tampa, Florida
05.2017 - 10.2025
  • Spent the last 7.5 years playing and winning golf tournaments on various developmental tours in the United States and internationally.
  • Held playing status within the PGA Tour system (PGA Tour Latinoamerica 2019-2023, PGA Tour Canada 2021, PGA Tour Americas 2025)
  • Excelled in time management between holding supplemental jobs, playing seasons, and competition.
  • Networking throughout various tournaments, Pro-Ams, and casual rounds of golf to help develop the skills to create meaningful relationships with sponsors and non-sponsors.

Professional Caddie

Self Employed
Tampa, Florida
02.2019 - 03.2023
  • Employed as a caddie at The Pelican Golf Club in Tampa, Florida for four years.
  • Caddied in various tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour from January 2024 until July 2024.
  • Caddied in various tournaments on the PGA TOUR from March 2024 to July 2025
  • Learned how to adapt efficiently to many different members and their guests to developing lasting relationships on and off golf course property.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
05-2017

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Networking skills
  • Follow-up skills
  • Business development

Accomplishments

  • Two-Time NCAA Golf All-American (2016 & 2017)
  • LeMoyne College Athlete of the Year (2017)
  • NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Comittee member (SAAC, 2016 & 2017)
  • Syracuse Golf Hall of Fame '25
  • 20+ Professional tournament wins

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Development Consultant

Inward Half Golf
01.2025 - 10.2025

Professional Caddie

Self Employed
02.2019 - 03.2023

Professional Golf

Self Employed
05.2017 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Le Moyne College
John Clare