Terry Walker
Clinton,TN
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Golf Professional with proven leadership in driving member satisfaction and positive experience by improving the quality of services offered. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include exceptional customer relation skills, golf instruction , and golf operations.
Focused Golf Coach successful at coaching athletes and optimizing program operations. Works with players of different skills levels to develop talent. Versed in winning strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDIO Golf Instructor/Callaway Staff Professional
PGA Tour Superstore
Farragut , TN
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented customized golf lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
- Coached clients on course management strategies for playing different courses under varying weather conditions.
- Communicated effectively with members about upcoming programs and services offered at the facility.
- Supervised junior camps teaching young children basic rules of etiquette while playing golf.
- Analyzed students' swings using video equipment or launch monitors to provide detailed instruction on improving techniques.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, collecting payments, handling paperwork and updating databases.
- Greeted all guests warmly upon arrival and provided them with an enjoyable experience.
- Provided feedback on form, technique and strategy to clients seeking to improve their golf game.
- Instructed individuals or groups in the fundamentals of golf such as proper grip, stance, posture, swing and follow-through.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Head Golf Professional/ Callaway Staff Professiona
Avalon Country Club
Lenoir City, TN
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Oversee daily course operations, daily activities in Pro Shop, to include Tournaments, Leagues and organized groups. Marketing programs for Club Memberships. Membership Sales.
- Golf Instruction to individuals, Adult and Junior Instructional Camps
- Interview, hire and train new employees.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss performance goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all rules, regulations, policies, procedures related to golf operations.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised golf staff.
- Provided quality customer service to members and guests in accordance with club standards.
- Organized fundraisers at the club benefiting local charities or organizations within the community.
Assistant Head Golf Professional/Head Teaching Pro
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
Knoxville, TN
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversee daily activities in the Pro Shop, to include daily play, and organized groups.
- Provide golf instruction to individuals, groups, as well as juniors.
- Interview, hire and train new employees
- PING Certified Club Fitter
- Proficient in foreUP Golf Course and Club Management Software2
- Participated in tournaments as a representative of the golf course.
- Provided instruction and guidance to members, guests, and junior players on golf fundamentals and etiquette.
- Assisted with the development of new programs designed to attract more customers to the golf course.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily play activity for management review.
- Assisted Head Golf Professional in developing and implementing strategies to increase golf course revenue.
- Managed inventory of golf clubs, apparel, accessories, and other related items.
Head Golf Professional
Walker Golf Academy
Nashville, TN
02.2016 - 02.2020
- Golf instruction and Golf Fitness programs for groups, adults and juniors
- Worked with The First Tee of Tennessee Program
- Promoted junior programs throughout community schools by hosting clinics or camps.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive golf instruction program.
- Implemented programs designed to improve player's skills by providing individual coaching sessions.
Director of Business Development
Continuum Healthcare
Houston, TX
09.2006 - 02.2016
- 123 Operational bed facility, 6 satellite PHP facilities in Houston, TX area
- Development of new marketing strategy which increased Westbury referral base 40% and 35% to Partial Hospitalization programs for adult, senior and adolescent patients.
- Partnered with Harris County Sheriff Department/JETSET program assisting adult mental health population to receive housing, hospitalization and treatment needs.
- Development of 24 Hour Mobile Crisis Response Team
Education
PGA Associate Program -
01.2022
Class A Master Teaching Professional - Golf Instruction
Professional Golf Teachers Association of America
La Jolla, CA01-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
McKendree University
Lebanon, ILSkills
- Team leadership
- Program development
- Communication skills
- Performance evaluation
- Community engagement
- Physical conditioning
- Expert golf instruction
- Strong leadership
- Team management
- Mental coaching
- Player development
- Recruiting talent
- Performance tracking
- Patience and empathy
- Junior development
- Expert swing analysis
- Marketing and promotion
- Custom practice plans
- Continuous learning mindset
- Leadership qualities
- Mental game coaching
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Team building
- Game strategy implementation
Military Service
USAF, 836th Security Police Squadron
Timeline
STUDIO Golf Instructor/Callaway Staff Professional
PGA Tour Superstore
05.2024 - Current
Head Golf Professional/ Callaway Staff Professiona
Avalon Country Club
07.2021 - 05.2024
Assistant Head Golf Professional/Head Teaching Pro
Dead Horse Lake Golf Course
03.2020 - 07.2021
Head Golf Professional
Walker Golf Academy
02.2016 - 02.2020
Director of Business Development
Continuum Healthcare
09.2006 - 02.2016
PGA Associate Program -
Class A Master Teaching Professional - Golf Instruction
Professional Golf Teachers Association of America
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
McKendree University