Assisted the running of Operation 36 for around 100 junior golfers of the ages 6-12 with assistant professional, Dave Vasquez and Jack Parker
Helped coordinate Future 36ers, which focuses on the development of juniors ages 4-6
go over the basics of the game including club safety, putter, and chipping
Had time to conduct Junior golf lessons, providing personal, one-on-one instruction to junior golfers
Assistant in the running of Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship
Golf Shop Operations
Assisted in daily golf shop operations in a 1,500 square ft pro shop, generating 1.5 million dollars in revenue, using the JONAS POS system
Used Golf Genius to manage and enter scores for tournaments, including a weekend TPF, Roundtable, and a 240-person member-member and member-guest tournament
Enhanced golf shop revenue by displaying and introducing new merchandise, contributing to increased sales from major brands including Peter Millar, Greyson, and Holderness and Bourne
Played golf with membership in multiple Play With the Pro events run by Director of Instruction Christine Ruess and assistant professional Jack Parker
Played in Pro-Junior events with Junior league team run by assistant professional Joe Brady
Outside Service and Grounds Operations
Saucon Valley Country Club
05.2021 - 08.2023
Hired By Director of Golf, Mike Wood
Cleaned and maintained full-size driving range, putting green, and short game area
Greeted members and guests upon arrival with outside service manager Joe Ambrose
Managed bag storage (200 bags in storage)
Staged golf cars and cleaned cars at the end of the day to be used for the next day (125 cars in fleet)
Worked Monday outings for many big companies in the Lehigh Valley, between 200-400 people on all three 18-hole courses
Caddied for the older member tour every Thursday on the Old Course, carrying double bags
Caddied for 3 different courses including the US Senior Open course, Old Course
Education
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, And Tourism Management - PGA Golf Management Level 2
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
2027
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Quick Learner
Problem-Solving
Computer Skills
Professionalism and Etiquette
Club and Grip Repair
Certification
PIAA all area honorable mention selection - Boys soccer
PIAA District 11 Soccer champion - 2023
Pennsylvania Boys Soccer District 11 All Area - honorable mention
Southern Lehigh High School Honor Roll
4-year FBLA member
FBLA state qualifier, Attend FBLA State Convention in Hershey, PA
Affiliations
PGA of America Affiliate - Fall 2023 - Present
Pennsylvania State University PGA Golf Management Society, Fall 2023 - Present
References
Reed Lansinger, PGA, Director of Golf, Canoe Brook Country Club, 1108 Morris Tpke, Summit, NJ, 07901, (610) 806-2229, rlansinger@canoebrook.org
Dr. Burch Wilkes, Director/Professor-In-Charge, PGA Golf Management, Penn State University, University Park, PA, 16802, (814) 865-7034, gbw104@psu.edu
Joe Ambrose, Head of Golf Services, Saucon Valley Country Club, 2050 Saucon Valley Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, jambrose@sauconvalleycc.org
Dave Vazquez, PGA, Assistant Professional, Canoe Brook Country Club, 1108 Morris Tpke, Summit, NJ, 07901 (908) 397-158, dvazquez@canoebrook.org
Brain Soule, PGA, Associate Teaching Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Assistant Director PGM Golf Management ,Penn State University, bjs48@psu.edu
Timeline
Pro Shop Intern
Canoe Brook Country Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Outside Service and Grounds Operations
Saucon Valley Country Club
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, And Tourism Management - PGA Golf Management Level 2
The Pennsylvania State University
PIAA all area honorable mention selection - Boys soccer
PIAA District 11 Soccer champion - 2023
Pennsylvania Boys Soccer District 11 All Area - honorable mention
Southern Lehigh High School Honor Roll
4-year FBLA member
FBLA state qualifier, Attend FBLA State Convention in Hershey, PA
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