NICHOLAS DREW
Spring,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over six years of industry experience and a proven knowledge of community outreach, organizational leadership, and volunteer recruitment. Aiming to leverage my skills to advance my career in Golf Administration and currently pursuing my PGA of America Class A Membership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Tournament Operations
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
Spring, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Directly oversee the scheduling, conduction, and wrap up of 40+ events annually
- Oversee a tournament budget of over $2.1m with each event successfully hitting net profit goals.
Manager of Tournament Operations
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
Spring, TX
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Serve as the Advance Official for STPGA Major Championships, PGA TOUR Qualifiers, & the Texas Senior Open
- Manage Tournament Budgets and Financials to meet net profit goals while maximizing Purse Payouts
- Management of BlueGolf Tournament System
- Host Facility scheduling and relationship building.
Tournament Coordinator
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
Spring, TX
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Serve as the Advance Official at Section events, STPGA Senior Series events, and Playing Ability Tests
- Manage Tournament Budgets and Financials to meet net profit goals while maximizing Purse Payouts
- Management of BlueGolf Tournament System
- Support staff for PGA Tour Qualifiers
- Recruitment and training of on-site Tournament Volunteers
- Maintenance of Section vehicles and trailers.
Tournament Assistant
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
Braselton, GA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Help manage/oversee a team of 7 interns (5 Operations, 2 Communications)
- Traveled 14,000 miles helping run 17 junior golf tournaments across 8 states
- Worked directly with the Tournament Director to determine course marking, tournament yardages and hole locations
- Created the Notice to Competitors for each tournament to help players understand local rules
- Served as a rules official and enforced strict pace of play policies
- First time Rules of Golf Exam score: 72 (January 2020)
Caddie
Erin Hills Golf Course
Erin, WI
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Double bag caddie for 18 or 36 holes per day
- Create an unforgettable experience for every player by giving accurate yardages, reading putts, cleaning clubs and giving accurate advice.
Member Services
The Legend Clubs
Wales, WI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly new membership goals
- Schedule and meet with prospective members to present different membership options
- Schedule and follow up with new members about different amenities of the club
- Directly responsible for over $200,000 in new member refundable deposits.
Operations Intern
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
Braselton, GA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- On-course rules officiating
- Daily golf course set up, preparation and break down
- Helped oversee the accurate inventory of over $100,000 of tournament equipment
- Displayed exceptional customer service to junior golfers, parents, golf course staff, and stakeholders
Sales Associate
Golf Galaxy
Brookfield, WI
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Custom fit golf clubs using Foresight launch monitors
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure each customer was fully satisfied and fit to their specifications
- Helped build, assemble, alter, and repair new and used golf clubs
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Sport & Recreation Administration -
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Proficient in Golf Genius Tournament Software
- Proficient in BlueGolf Tournament Software
- Current PGA of America Associate working towards Class A Membership
- Current Rules of Golf Exam score: 93 (2024)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Director of Tournament Operations
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
11.2023 - Current
Manager of Tournament Operations
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
02.2022 - 11.2023
Tournament Coordinator
PGA of America – Southern Texas Section
02.2021 - 02.2022
Tournament Assistant
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
06.2020 - 10.2020
Member Services
The Legend Clubs
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Intern
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
05.2017 - 08.2017
Caddie
Erin Hills Golf Course
05.2016 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Golf Galaxy
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Sport & Recreation Administration -
Carroll University
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