Scott Porter
Greenbrier,TN
Summary
Assistant Golf Professional and Lead Instructor with a proven track record at 1919 Academy at Newnan Country Club, nurturing over 250 students and spearheading a healthy junior golf program. Excels in tournament operations and relationship building, as well as developing a service-first culture of a highly efficient golf operation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instructor
1919 Academy at Newnan Country Club
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Help design and bring to life the vision of the '1919 Academy' at Newnan Country Club. First Lead Instructor of the 1919 Academy. Established in 2023.
- Taught and maintained a healthy client base of 250+ students. Over 50+ "5 Star" reviews on ThriveSports.
- Developed and maintained a junior golf program of 40+ students.
- Successfully ran PGA Junior League Seasons in both the Spring and the Fall.
- Tennis and Golf Instruction during Summer "Junior Camps @ NCC"
First Assistant Golf Professional
Newnan Country Club
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Lead a staff of 20+ employees.
- Responsible for the planning, preparation and executions of over 30 Tournaments a year, with 5 "Majors".
- Assist the Head Golf Professional with all merchandising, both buying and invoicing, as well as maintaining an orderly and organized shop at all times.
- Meet weekly with other department heads to plan, strategize and execute events on behalf of the Club.
First Assistant Golf Professional
White Oak Golf Club
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Ran and Operated a 36 Hole Clubcorp Facility with over 3500+ "access" members.
- Managed a staff of 30+ employees.
- Managed the invoicing and coding of all invoices and inventory supplied to the Golf Shop.
- Helped successfully run over 30 tournaments a year, including 4 "Majors".
- Plan, strategize and execute "demo days" with every major OEM.
Outside and Inside Service Attendant
Callaway Gardens
06.2015 - 01.2022
- Began career in golf as a "cart attendant".
- Within a year, was promoted to work in the "Pro Shop" as well as maintaining shifts outside.
- Team Lead- "Shift Leader" from 2016-2018.
Education
Communications And Marketing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GAHigh School Diploma -
Flint River Academy
Woodbury, GA05-2013
Skills
Highly Motivated
Relationship Driven
Tournament Operations
Proficient in Golf Genius, Launch Monitors (Flightscope, Trackman and Full Swing) and Swing Catalyst
First Tee Certified
Merchandising
Tee Sheet/ Calendar Management
Certification
Flightscope Certified
First Tee Certified
PGA Associate Level 1
References
Charlie Moller, PGA
General Manager, Newnan Country Club
cmoller@newnancc.org
404-392-0434
Dano Korytoski, PGA
Head Golf Professional, Newnan Country Club
Dano@newnancc.org
706-957-7780
Brandon Lovelady
Director of Instruction, Newnan Country Club
Brandon@newnancc.org
678-764-1076
Wyatt Detmer, PGA
Retired, Previously Callaway Gardens Resort and Summergrove Golf Club
404-844-7450
Timeline
Lead Instructor
1919 Academy at Newnan Country Club
10.2022 - 11.2024
First Assistant Golf Professional
Newnan Country Club
01.2022 - 11.2024
First Assistant Golf Professional
White Oak Golf Club
01.2018 - 01.2022
Outside and Inside Service Attendant
Callaway Gardens
06.2015 - 01.2022
Flightscope Certified
First Tee Certified
PGA Associate Level 1
Communications And Marketing
University of West Georgia
High School Diploma -
Flint River Academy
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