Will Hedberg
Edina
Summary
I am an experienced golf professional specializing in tournament management, junior development, and member relations. Strong track record of event management in the member, guest, and corporate varieties, ensuring the highest quality and participant satisfaction. Successfully utilize effective coaching techniques to improve skills and create engaging programs like a College Prep junior program. Track record of strong member relations and operational efficiency, directly contributing to a positive club environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Golf Professional
Edina Country Club
Edina, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Manage and assist 20-25 annual member events and 3-5 corporate event, ensuring smooth execution and the highest quality service for all participants
- Managed and facilitating all aspects of: all Women's leagues (240 participants between the 9-hole and 18-hole leagues), the annual Women's Member/Member (48 participants), both Women's Member/Guests (182 between the two), and the 3 main Couple's Events
- Grew the women's' Leagues by 25% in 2025, my first year in the position, by sharing with the younger and more beginner demographic to how easy, fun, and non-competitive golf can be through internal marketing and league testimonials
- Grew my lesson book by 50% in 2025 with an equal mix of junior golf lessons/clinics, swing lessons, and playing lessons
- Created and Developed ECC's first Junior College Prep program, called "A Crash Course in College Golf", for our competitive junior high and high school athletes to get a better sense of what college golf is like and to play at that level
- Played with 30-50 different members every year since 2023 and 50 member rounds in 2025.
Regional Coordinator and Ambassador
NCCGA
Texas
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed and Supervised all the processes for organizing and running club golf tournament in the Texas/Oklahoma region
- Planned and organized the travel logistics for our team, for all 3 of the regional events and then the National Championship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Specialist
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-2022
Skills
- Play in around 15-120 section events and pro-ams, each of the last 2 years as a professional
- Qualified the last 2 years for the Assistant's PGA National Championship, making the cut in 2025
- Junior Golf Development, especially at the competitive level
- Business Development and Marketing
- Strategic Planning and Leadership
- Member-Facing
- Experienced Club-Fitter
- Social Media and Content Creation
- Certified Specialist in Microsoft Office Suite
- Working on Golf Genius Certification
- Club Essentials and CE website design
Timeline
Assistant Golf Professional
Edina Country Club
09.2022 - Current
Regional Coordinator and Ambassador
NCCGA
03.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Specialist
Baylor University