Patrick MacDonald
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Passionate golf enthusiast with a degree in education seeking to maintain a career in golf. Proven track record of hard work and diverse experience in various roles within the golf operation. Currently pursuing Class A PGA Certificate to enhance business and teaching skills for the evolving demands of the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Golf Professional
Vineyard Golf Club
Edgartown, MA
04.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed tournament operations using Golf Genius Software. i.e. Weekly events, Member-Member, Member Guest, and more.
- Directly worked with the club's Juniors, providing lessons and instruction. Coordinate two Junior's camps in the summer with up to 25 kids.
- Responsible for inventory control through the Jonas software. i.e. Receiving merchandise and hard good orders at one of the top TM, Callaway, and Titleist green grass operations in New England.
- Assisted with buying plans for the shop as well as managing our budget with the help of past data from sales at the club. This includes designing head covers and trinkets for the shop. Talking with vendors about new and up coming products. Handpicking apparel at trunk shows or in person with our reps.
Assistant Golf Professional
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the organization and management of weekly men's skins games through Golf Genius, involving up to 60 players.
- Monitored play on the course, i.e. Starting groups at our 27-hole facility. Oversaw play on the course, ensuring smooth transitions between starting groups and closely monitoring round duration using Tek GPS software. Implemented strategies to maintain a steady pace of play under 4 hours.
- Assisted in weekly Junior clinics using our Crush It program. Tracking kids' progress and creating benchmarks for them to try and meet each week.
- Assisted with the development of promotional materials for the golf shop.
Outside Operations
Legacy Golf Club
Phoenix, AZ
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Greeting members and guests upon arrival at the bag drop.
- Safely transported and organized bags, while efficiently managing cart assignments according to tee time. Ensured all carts were accounted for post-round and maintained their cleanliness and battery charge.
- Ensured proper setup and stocking of putting, chipping, and driving ranges. Facilitated transportation of lessons to and from our performance center.
Education
BEd - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2020
Skills
- Club Repair
- Course Management
- Member relations
- Merchandising Strategies
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Golf Professional
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
10.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Golf Professional
Vineyard Golf Club
04.2022 - Current
Outside Operations
Legacy Golf Club
12.2020 - 04.2022
BEd - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
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