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Tyler DeGood

Tyler DeGood

Wyoming,MI

Summary

Diligent and motivated PGA Associate with over 8 years of industry experience. Extremely personable, organized and dedicated to quality swing instruction and player building through communication, motivation and skillful adaptability. Committed to improving student satisfaction and experiences within the facility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Professional

Thousand Oaks Golf Club
03.2024 - Current
  • Fostered strong relationships with members through consistent engagement, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Enhanced player performance by providing tailored golf instruction and coaching techniques.
  • Collaborated with fellow professionals to create interdisciplinary programs that combined fitness training with swing mechanics improvement.
  • Optimized instructional strategies based on individual learning styles, achieving better results for players of all skill levels.
  • Enforced club policies and golf etiquette guidelines to maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all players.
  • Increased club membership retention through exceptional customer service and personalized lesson plans.

Assistant Golf Professional,

Country Club of Lansing
08.2019 - 03.2024
  • Managed the First Tee and trained employees to provide excellent customer service, as well as exceptional execution of daily golf operations and tournament facilitation.
  • Fulfilled member needs and demonstrated positive engagement with members and staff, while enforcing club policies on a daily basis.
  • Displayed an expertise with clinics, junior golf, and individual lessons; converted beginner participants into avid golfers.
  • Became highly experienced in Golf Shop operations: member credit, merchandising, special orders, inventory, club demos, club work, administrative functions and interpersonal communication.
  • Operated as course ranger and resolved USGA and Local Rules questioning for members.

Education

PGA Associate - Level 1 -

PGA Professional Golf Managment Program

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership
  • Knowledge of golf
  • Staff management and conviviality
  • 6 years of teaching experience
  • Eagerness to learn, improve and engage in new experiences
  • Adaptive golf instruction
  • Expert swing analysis
  • Teaching expertise
  • Advanced club fitting
  • Golf psychology

Accomplishments

  • 3-time Michigan PGA Jr Player of the Year
  • 4 MHSAA Division 1 Finals / First Team All-Conference
  • 2nd place finish in 2023 Michigan PGA Pro-Assistant Championship

Timeline

Golf Professional

Thousand Oaks Golf Club
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Golf Professional,

Country Club of Lansing
08.2019 - 03.2024

PGA Associate - Level 1 -

PGA Professional Golf Managment Program
Tyler DeGood