Sam Schouten
Johns Island,SC
Summary
Passionate Golf Professional skilled in golf operations, tournament management, and player development. Expertise in enhancing member engagement and delivering superior customer service while upholding operational standards. Strong leadership and communication abilities foster positive experiences for members and guests. Seeking to leverage knowledge of golf instruction and club management at a premier golf club or resort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Golf Professional
The Golf Club at Briar's Creek
Johns Island, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated planning, organization, and execution of club tournaments and golf events from setup through results and awards, enhancing member participation and experience.
- Coordinate weekly men's and ladies' golf programs.
- Work with director of golf and golf operations team to improve programming, support member engagement, and uphold club service standards.
- Managed tournament logistics, including player registration, handicaps, pairings, scorecards, Golf Genius setup, scoring, and payouts, ensuring smooth event operations.
- Planned and executed major club events such as member-guest events, club championships, charity tournaments, and seasonal golf events, fostering community engagement.
PGA Intern/Assistant Golf Professional
Surf Golf and Beach Club
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated planning and execution of men’s and ladies’ golf events, overseeing pairings, scoring, and tournament operations.
- Delivered customer service to members and guests, addressing golf-related needs and requests promptly.
- Facilitated outside operations to enhance guest experience through efficient bag drop and golf cart coordination. with bag drop, golf cart staging, and driving range upkeep.
- Supported daily tee sheet operations, coordinating member and guest reservations to maintain efficient pace of play.
- Managed golf shop merchandising and inventory control while performing daily retail duties.
Golf Shop Assistant
South Suburban Golf Course
Centennial, Colorado
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Welcomes members and guests while assisting with tee times, golf services, and facility details.
- Coordinated tee time reservations and processed payments for greens fees, cart rentals, memberships, and other purchases, ensuring smooth transactions for customers.
- Managed daily reservations using Easy Links tee sheet system and efficiently answered 15–20 incoming calls per hour.
- Streamlined golf shop operations by organizing merchandise, stocking inventory, and driving retail sales.
Education
Bachelor - Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Newman University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Tournament operations
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Team building and leadership
- Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Presidents' List Honoree
- Passed PAT
- Planned, organized, and executed member tournaments, member-guest events, club championships, and seasonal golf events.
Timeline
1st Assistant Golf Professional
The Golf Club at Briar's Creek
03.2025 - Current
PGA Intern/Assistant Golf Professional
Surf Golf and Beach Club
05.2024 - 02.2025
Golf Shop Assistant
South Suburban Golf Course
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor - Marketing
Coastal Carolina University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Newman University