Maurice M. DeKorver
Jenison,MI
Summary
Extensive Experience in Private Club Operations Skilled in Providing Exceptional Customer Service Blends a Unique Talent of Business Management, Tournament Operations, and Playing Ability.
Golf professional skilled in managing golf operations, enhancing player experiences, and driving membership growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in lesson planning, tournament coordination, and customer service. Known for leadership, reliability, and effective communication.
Experienced with managing all aspects of golf operations, from organizing events to coaching staff. Utilizes strong leadership and customer service skills to ensure smooth club functioning. Track record of implementing effective training programs and enhancing member engagement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Golf Professional
Watermark Country Club
01.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: An 18 hole privately owned country club with 400 golf members along with 250 pool members playing 30,000 rounds annually along with a merchandise concession with $350,000 in revenue, Golf Shop is owned by our corporation Redwater Golf
- Watermark hired me to succeed Mr
- Mark Wilson, who had been at Watermark Country Club for 31 years
- After 22 years at my previous club, my experience and enthusiasm to serve members has served me well in my twelve years at Watermark
- Along with the Men’s Association and General Manager, I have maintained the club’s past events along with starting some new traditions
- We established a Couples league that has grown to over 40 couples and has helped to bring more members together socially
- The Men’s Club Championship was reviewed, and we started a new tradition this year, with over 70 participants all playing on one weekend including men, women, and junior members
- The Men’s League this year had 176 members participating in a Thursday night league, along with 88 members in a Monday Night league, the most the club has ever had
- Our Wednesday Women’s league had 36 teams in their partner league
- My staff has utilized Golf Genius to provide scorecards and results in this league, and all other events, which the members have appreciated and enjoyed
- My staff also began to play with the members, which had not been done by previous staff, and the members have noticed and enjoyed the opportunity to play with myself or my assistant
- Established six Friday night Couples golf nights, which have all sold out each week
- Increased lesson income over 100%- 300 lessons taught between Head Pro and Assistant
- Established uniform tournament procedures and updated club events with computerized scorecards
- Managed a staff of 20 employees and operated within budget guidelines set by General Manager
- Increased outings from 10-12 to 18-21 and coordinated all outing activity
- An 18 hole privately owned country club with 400 golf members along with 250 pool members playing 30,000 rounds annually along with a merchandise concession with $350,000 in revenue, Golf Shop is owned by our corporation Redwater Golf
Head Golf Professional
Sunnybrook Country Club
01.1991 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: An 18-hole private member-owned country club with 250-340 golf members playing 16,000 to 18,000 rounds annually and a merchandise concession of between $125,000 and $175,000 in revenue, shop is owned by Golf Professional
- Served as Head PGA Professional for 22 years always striving to meet the expectations of the board and members of the club
- The Director of Golf, Mr
- Jerry Berles, had been my successor at the club for 33 years, and also my mentor and friend whom I learned how to serve both members and guests
- Under my tenure, I increased lessons 100% along with my assistants, ran professionally quality tournaments for both members and outings
- Each year over 40-50 member tournaments and 12-16 outside golf events were held
- Participated in and encouraged my assistants to play in numerous state and chapter events of the Michigan PGA
- Stocked and owned the merchandising in the Pro Shop, always striving to have new and fresh merchandise available for members and guests
- Helped establish computerized tee times and tournament operations
- Managed a staff of 2 Assistant Golf Professionals and 12 employees that always exceeded member expectations
- Taught over 100 lessons per year, along with introducing members to chapter pro-ams
- Have had four assistant golf professionals become Head Professionals, with one winning the National Club Pro Championship
- Improved and grew the junior program from 40-50 juniors to well over 80
- An 18-hole private member-owned country club with 250-340 golf members playing 16,000 to 18,000 rounds annually and a merchandise concession of between $125,000 and $175,000 in revenue, shop is owned by Golf Professional
Assistant Golf Professional
Sunnybrook Country Club
01.1990 - 12.1990
- Assistant Golf Professional at Sunnybrook Country Club for one year, before being promoted to Head Golf Professional after one year, worked under Mr
- Jerry Berles, Director of Golf at the club for 33 years
Assistant Golf Professional
Green Ridge Country Club
01.1986 - 12.1989
- Assistant Golf Professional under Mr
- Lynn Janson, one of the most respected Golf Professionals in the State, a member of the Michigan PGA Golf Hall of fame
- His expert leadership and training helped me and many of his other assistant professionals to become successful Head Golf Professionals
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration with an emphasis on Management
Grand Valley State University
01.1985
Skills
- Golf instruction expertise
- Food and beverage operations
- Team building and leadership
- Staff training and development
Professional Accomplishments
- Class A PGA Member, Professional Golfers’ Association of America – Elected Quarter Century Member
- 2 Time Pro-Pro Champion in Michigan Section – 2006 & 2008
- Pro-Assistant Champion - 2015
- Qualified for National Club Pro – 2009
- Qualified for National Senior Club Pro – 2012, 2013, 2014. (Made cut in 2013)
- 6th Place in National Stroke Play Championship - 2006
- T7th Place in National Senior – Junior with Lynn Janson – 2007
- Served as Chapter President, Vice President, and Tournament Chairman.
- Elected and Served on State PGA Board of Directors.
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
Watermark Country Club
01.2013 - Current
Head Golf Professional
Sunnybrook Country Club
01.1991 - 12.2012
Assistant Golf Professional
Sunnybrook Country Club
01.1990 - 12.1990
Assistant Golf Professional
Green Ridge Country Club
01.1986 - 12.1989
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration with an emphasis on Management
Grand Valley State University
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