Assistant Golf
Resume:
Michael A. Decker, PGA
* ******** *** ***** ******, NY 12047
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Core Strengths:
Class A PGA Professional with a proven ability to handle a high volume of golfers in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates commitment to growing the game, particularly among underrepresented golfing populations such as women and juniors
Value-oriented in all aspects of leadership, customer service, and business management
Accompanies hard work with enthusiasm in all aspects of golf operations Professional Experience: April 2018 – Present
Shaker Ridge Country Club
1st Assistant Golf Professional
802 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
Recruit, manage and supervise an inside and outside operation staff
Managing day to day operations at an 18 hole facility with 300 plus members and 30,000 annual rounds
Lead Teaching Professional giving 300+ lessons and 50+ group teaching sessions per season
Established a YouTube page highlighting weekly golf tips and fundamental reminders for members
Cultivated and lead a PGA Junior League, growing participation from 15 to 35 kids over three seasons
Lead ladies golf clinics, growing participation from 8 to 23 women over three seasons
Manage and run tournaments and four weekly leagues, including a 120 player men’s league and a couple’s league that had increased by 25%
Competent in club fitting, club repair and gripping/re-gripping of golf clubs
Proficient in all aspects of merchandising including ordering, receiving, pricing and display
Maintaining a quality golf game and playing with members
2019 Assistant Player of Year Runner Up, Northeastern, NY PGA Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club November 2019 – April 2020 Assistant Golf Professional
12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
Assisted management of seasonal operations at a 36 hole facility, producing 56,000 rounds annually with over 700 members
Owned all data management for premier seasonal tournaments, including contact information, GHIN numbers, guest details, etc.
Assisted in golf shop sales, booking of tee times, and day-to-day operations
Supported golf instruction and junior golf clinics Villa Roma Resort and Country Club June 2015 – November 2017 1st Assistant Golf Professional
356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon, NY, 12723
Trained, scheduled and supervised inside and outside golf operations
Managed a weekly men’s and women’s league
Supported golf instruction and junior programs
Coordinated and ran over 30 golf outings per season
Efficient in club repair and gripping/re-gripping of golf clubs
Assisted in the golf shop with displays, inventory and overall merchandising New Paltz Golf Club March 2014 - June 2015
1st Assistant Golf Professional
215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY 12561
Assisted oversight of day-to-day golf operations with the Director of Golf
Involved in building and improving member and guest relationships
Assisted with merchandise inventory and golf shop displays
Maintained oversight of full golf cart fleet
Supported tournament operations
Promoted player improvement through management of golf instruction
Managed the golf shop with sales in clubs, merchandise, driving range and tee times Other relevant employment:
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club November 2018 – April 2019 Outside Operations
12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
The Fox Club November 2017 – April 2018
Outside Operations
10664 SW Whooping Crane Way, Palm City, FL 34990
PGA Golf Club January 2015 – March 2015
Outside Operations January 2016 – March 2016
1916 Perfect Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 November 2016 – March 2017 Education and Certifications:
Pine Bush High School September 2004 - June 2008
Class A PGA Professional Level 1 Trackman Certified PGA Coach Certified Titleist Staff Member PGA Junior League Captain
Technical Skills:
Golf Genius Foretees Jonas Software
Michael A. Decker, PGA
3 Nautical Way North Cohoes, NY 12047
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Reference Page
Mark Jorgensen PGA Professional
Head Golf Professional at Shaker Ridge Country Club 518-***-****
Joe Beezup PGA Professional
Director of Golf at Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club
Matthew Kleiner PGA Professional
Director of Golf at Villa Roma Resort
Larry Furey, PGA Professional
Owner and Director of Golf at New Paltz Golf Course
Jeremy Wiernasz PGA Professional
General Manager at PGA Golf Club
Evan Silkworth PGA Professional
Head Golf Professional at Columbia Country Club
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