Graham Johnson, PGA
548 Larragan Drive, Denver,NC
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Golf Professional
Rock Barn Country Club And Spa
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted Director of Golf in overseeing all golf operations.
- Primary teaching professional averaging 4 lessons a week.
- Ran and assisted all Member and Corporate golf tournaments.
- Increased sales in golf shop merchandise by 20% from 2022 to 2023
- Assisted in all buying and displaying all merchandise for golf shop
- Hired and trained all golf cart staff.
- Responsible for all junior golf leagues and events
- Promoted weekly junior golf program from average of 4 golfers to average of 8 golfers.
- Generated welcoming environment to attract new members, resulting in steady club growth.
- Improved golf course operations by implementing efficient scheduling and staff management techniques.
Assistant Golf Professional
Grandfather Golf And Country Club
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Achieved highest number of sales in golf shop in clubs history.
- Responsible for all merchandise displays and general appearance of golf shop.
- Assigned "Professional on Duty" shift on clubs busiest days.
- Oversaw training of services staff and other day-to-day activities on driving range.
- Managed pro shop operations to ensure efficient inventory control, merchandising, and sales performance.
- Optimized daily operations by maintaining accurate records of green fees, cart rentals, memberships, tournament registrations, and other transactions.
- Coordinated junior golf programs to promote interest in sport.
- Conducted private lessons focusing on individual player development and improvement.
- Mentored new staff members on club policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance overall team performance.
- Promoted culture of teamwork and respect among staff members, contributing to high employee retention rates and positive workplace morale.
Seasonal Golf Intern
Grandfather Golf And Country Club
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Offered permanent Assistant Golf Professional position after very successful internship
- Interacted with members to develop camaraderie and build relationships
- Managed weekly Men's Game group that averaged twelve men playing three times a week
- Created, started, and scored rounds in golf genius
- Served as professional on duty responsible for overseeing entire day's operations
- Assigned as POD on club's busiest days
- Handled large amounts of cash every day for payout of Men's Game
- Facilitated golf shop sales with daily responsibility for merchandising, ordering, inventory, and creating displays
- Assisted with Junior golf clinics
- Instructed groups of ten juniors on full swing, course management, and short game
- Provided full swing instruction to members
- Monitored daily pace of play.
Seasonal Golf Intern
The Honors Course
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Successfully organized largest Member and Three Guest Tournament in The Honors Course history
- Provided full swing lessons to members, their guests, and juniors
- Earned opportunity to oversee daily play by starting groups because of consistent and excellent customer service
- Responsible for a seven junior group during three day junior camp
- Hosted multiple “Teaching Centers at Night” involving club fitting, and Trackman for members and guests staying on property
- Assisted with daily orders, emails, and inventory throughout golf shop
- Responsible for closing and opening golf shop
- Assisted in bag drop and valet service
- Volunteered with the golf maintenance team to help with daily tasks.
Outside Operations Intern
Chevy Chase Club
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained golf cart fleet including washing carts, reporting maintenance issues, storing carts after use, and locking up facility at closing
- Managed upkeep and efficiency of bag room including identifying bags and delivering them to golfer at appropriate location
- Earned opportunity to work inside golf shop because of consistent excellent performance with golf cart fleet and bag room.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Golf Management
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC12.2022
Skills
- Playing ability
- Customer service
- Team Leadership
- Golf instruction
- Staff Training and Development
- Golf Technology Utilization
- Merchandising and Inventory Control
- Food and Beverage Operations
References
- Jonah Cox, Director of Golf, Grandfather Golf and Country Club, jcox@grandfatherclubnc.com, 828-898-4531
- Henrik Simonsen, Director of Golf, The Honors Course, hsimonsen@honorscourse.net, 423-238-9123
- Kevin Nagy, Internship Coordinator, Campbell University, Kdnagy0512@campbell.edu, 910-893-139
- Darryl Webster, COO at MG+BW 336-561-6282
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
Rock Barn Country Club And Spa
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Golf Professional
Grandfather Golf And Country Club
04.2022 - 11.2022
Seasonal Golf Intern
Grandfather Golf And Country Club
05.2021 - 11.2021
Seasonal Golf Intern
The Honors Course
05.2020 - 12.2020
Outside Operations Intern
Chevy Chase Club
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Professional Golf Management
Campbell University
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