Professional Portfolio

PLAINFIELD
COUNTRY CLUB

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

PORTFOLIO & INTERVIEW PRESENTATION
PREPARED FOR: PCC SEARCH COMMITTEE

PREPARED BY: SEAN GOLDEN, PGA


ABOUT ME

Since beginning my golf career at Essex County Club more than a decade
ago, I have had the opportunity to learn from countless mentors and experience a
multitude of world-class golf operations. I have been so fortunate to work for some
of the best operations in the world including: Plainfield Country Club, Augusta
National Golf Club, The Jim McLean Golf School, Interlachen Country Club,
Congressional Country Club and The Country Club. These career experiences have
given me insight on how to create a great
operation and provide both members and
guests with an unforgettable experience.

As an assistant at Interlachen
Country Club, I was able to grow as a golf
professional by continuously increasing
my responsibilities each year. While there
I developed the essential characteristics of
a golf professional. Concurrent with my
time in Minnesota, I spent two seasons
working at Augusta National Golf Club.
Throughout the time I spent at Augusta, I
was exposed to and learned how the best
golf facility in the world operates. At the
conclusion of my tenure at Augusta I
accepted a position at Plainfield Country
Club.

Since starting at Plainfield Country Club, I have grown more than I could
have imagined. In the four years that I have been here, my life has changed both
professionally and personally. I have become part of the Plainfield Country Club
Family, and have built relationships that will last forever. I am grateful to Plainfield
Country Club for everything I have learned, and I look forward to the opportunity
to continue developing both my career and the golf operation here.


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CORE VALUES

1. ACT WITH INTEGRITY AND HONESTY
2. TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT
3. SEEK CONSTANT SELF-IMPROVEMENT
4. BE COURTEOUS AND GENUINE
5. LIVE WITH PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM
6. MOTIVATE THROUGH MY ACTIONS




FUNDAMENTALS TO SUCCESS

1. ALWAYS REPRESENT MYSELF, THE CLUB, AND THE MEMBERSHIP IN A

POSITIVE WAY

2. DELIVER WORLD CLASS SERVICE TO EVERY MEMBER AND GUEST
3. CONSTANTLY PURSUE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
4. REGULARLY EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
5. ELICIT AND EXPLORE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
6. STAY OPEN TO THE IDEAS OF OTHERS
7. CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY TRENDS

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Summary of Qualifications
• 11 years of private club experience, each at a club ranked in Golf Digest’s Top 100
• Jim McLean certified instructor
• Managed staff of at least 12 employees at two different facilities
• 9 years of merchandising experience, including 4 years at a club awarded the National PGA Merchandiser of

the Year Award
• Coordinated over 120 Member events throughout five seasons
• Participated in more than 60 educational seminars for professional development
• Oversaw multiple caddie programs that house 80-120 caddies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Plainfield Country Club Edison, NJ
First Assistant Golf Professional May, 2015 – Current
Member Services
• Developed lasting relationships with club membership
• Played regularly with members and guests
• Attended and organized member golf trips and Pro-Am tournaments
• Oversaw pace of play initiative which decreased average round times by 15 minutes
Tournament Operations
• Organized 24 Member’s Prize Fund events each year, which saw participation increase by 10 percent in 2017
• Doubled Thursday Night Flights participation since year one
• Managed outings for a club which hosted up to 1600 outing rounds per year
• Responsible for 6 Member-Guest events per year, including two multi-day events
• Coordinated all Mixed Golf events throughout the season
Merchandising
• Responsible for merchandising program which generated over $1,000,000 in annual sales
• Worked with a merchandising team which was awarded the 2013 PGA of America Merchandiser of the Year
• Managed annual physical inventory
Golf Instruction
• More than 200 hours of private instruction, 60 hours of clinics, and 30 club fittings
• Junior program instructor which grew participation by 70 percent in a two year span
• Assisted with creation of PCC Undergrads program, which increased female golfers, and grew associate
membership by 10 ladies
• Designed indoor hitting bay to provide year round instruction and generate club usage during offseason
Ben Shear Golf Academy
• Lead instructor for program which had 42 junior golfers during a 12-week golf and fitness training program,
totaling 110 hours of golf instruction
• Provided immediate swing feedback in conjunction with their fitness training
• Worked with the top ranked junior girl and boy in New Jersey
• Conducted complete game improvement programs, lowering the student’s scores by an average of 5 strokes

Jim McLean Golf School Doral, FL
Certified Teaching Assistant October, 2016 – April, 2017
• Participated and passed Jim McLean Golf School certification program
• Observed over 50 hours of private instruction and 60 hours of golf school instruction
• Instructor for daily hotel clinics
• Assisted in implementing the #TeamMcLean after school program for juniors
• Participated in weekly staff meetings with 26 instructors in order to talk about golf swings and industry trends

Interlachen Country Club Edina, MN
Assistant Golf Professional May, 2012 – April, 2015
Merchandising
• Merchandised a golf shop which generated more than $650,000 in annual sales
• Lead buyer for hard goods program generating $150,000 in annual sales
• Organized weekly Friday Fittings generating approximately $10,000 in additional revenue
• Purchased apparel for junior operation that contributed over $10,000 in annual sales
• Supervised quarterly inventories with a shrinkage goal of less than 2%

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Tournament Operations
• Conducted over 20 events
• Managed 3 Member-Guest tournaments with over 130 players in the field
• Directed a weekly Men’s League with more than 75 participants
Member Services
• Delivered above and beyond service in order to create stories and lasting memories
• Played golf regularly with members and guests
• Managed relationships with company vendors

Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, GA
Post Graduate Intern October 2013 – May 2015
Golf Services
• Provided the highest quality service to members and guests
• Maintained member areas to the highest detail and cleanliness in order to ensure the club’s quality standards
• Active role in the arrival and departure process of both members and guests
• Managed club repair operation
• Worked with Caddie Master Enterprises in the continuing development of the caddie program
Tournament Operations
• Direct responsibility with 5 member parties
• Managed the tournament bag room and practice facilities during all events
• Responsible for scoring the Par 3 event during member parties, and assisted staff with live turn scoring
Merchandising
• Created in depth inventory tracking for multiple facilities
• Responsible for store room maintenance
• Tracked inventory of both fitting carts and demo clubs
• Aided in preparation of the golf shop at the start of the season
The Masters Tournament
• 2015 Tournament Practice Area manager
• Supervised a staff of 12 students
• Liaison for both tournament participants and their caddies
• Assisted with the coordination of the Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: August 2015
• The Barclay’s Tournament - Player Services May 2011 – August 2011
• Congressional Country Club – Level Two Internship June 2011
• 2011 United States Open Championship September 2010 and 2011
• Deutsche Bank Championship – Merchandise Operations May 2010 – August 2010
• The Country Club – Level One Internship

PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS:
Pro’s Fore Clothes
• Organized clothing drive which was able to donate over 200 pounds of clothing to children in need
• Attended clothing drive a the Wellness House in Alabama to donate to victims of sex trafficking
Patriot Golf Day
• Organized fundraiser which all proceeds went to Folds of Honor Foundation
• Raised over $10,000 which was a 70 percent increase from the year before
100-Hole Marathon
• Organized marathon which raise money for the First Tee of Plainfield and New Jersey Golf Foundation
• Raised over $25,000 in three years

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
PGA of America
• Class A Member – Elected – August 2013
The Pennsylvania State University
• Bachelor of Science in RPTM – Emphasis Area: PGA Golf Management – Minor: Business

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REFERENCES: Scott Paris
JJ Weaver Chief Operating Officer/Director of Golf
Co-Head Golf Professional Plainfield Country Club
Augusta National Golf Club 908-769-3683
706-667-6201 [email protected]
[email protected] Tim Bronish
Tony Sessa Board of Trustees
Co-Head Golf Professional Plainfield Country Club
Augusta National Golf Club 732-882-8458
706-667-6202 [email protected]
[email protected] Fred & Mary Ann Anthony
Nathan Ollhoff Plainfield Country Club
Head Golf Professional 908-233-5470
Interlachen Country Club [email protected]
952-924-7422 Robert & Jayne Summers
[email protected] Plainfield Country Club
Dr. Burch Wilkes 917-747-3680
PGA Golf Management Director [email protected]
Penn State University Chip Campbell
814-863-8987 Board of Trustees
[email protected] Plainfield Country Club
Chris Maniaci 908-229-6333
Outing Coordinator [email protected]
Hemophilia Golf Outing
[email protected]
609-243-7917

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MANAGEMENT




MANAGEMENT

Managing a staff is something that I take great pride in trying to constantly
improve. Being a good manager is realizing that the unit is more important than
any one individual. We will expect excellence from the team and provide them
with the tools to succeed.

“Criticism is dangerous, because it wounds a person's precious pride,
hurts his sense of importance and arouses resentment.”

― Dale Carnegie

TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE MANAGER

1. LEAD BY EXAMPLE
2. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY
3. TREAT EVERYONE WITH FAIRNESS AND RESPECT
4. POSITIVE ATTITUDE
5. BE PREPARED TO ADAPT

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HIGHLIGHTS

The Masters Tournament

• Tournament Practice Area Supervisor
• Managed a staff of 12 employees
• Developed an employee handbook, orientation, and schedule for the
tournament week.
• Managed shift rotations and staffing at all times
• Coordinated with a committee of 8 member volunteers
• Developed the members’ schedules throughout the week

Penn State Dance Marathon

• Professional Golf Management THON Director
• Oversaw a program that raised $41,059.72 for pediatric cancer
• Organized four fundraising trips for over 50 students

• Family Relations Captain
• Directly responsible for 33 student organizations
• Instructed 5 workshops with 200 organizations in attendance
• Coordinated 10 events for Four Diamonds Families and THON
organizations

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The 2015 Barclays

• Recruited 35 volunteers for the practice tee in conjunction with the New
Jersey PGA staff

• Coordinated volunteers and paid tournament support for the practice tee,
club storage, and pro-ams

• Scheduled all volunteers and employees while limiting overtime pay

WHAT IS MY MANAGEMENT STYLE?

• Create a team culture amongst the staff.
• Leading by example and treating every person with respect.
• Set goals and check progress throughout the season.

HOW WILL I TRAIN A STAFF?

• My goal is to prepare each staff member to take on their own operation, and
provide them with the skills to do so.

• Set clear expectations and develop standards for all employees. Once these
are in place, I will hold them accountable at all times.

• I will allow them to experience each area of the operation and give them the
chance to take on a variety of responsibilities and challenges.

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WHAT RELATIONSHIP WILL I ESTABLISH WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS?

• Building a strong inter-departmental relationship will help deliver a
consistently great product to the membership.

• We will work together at all times in order to constantly offer the highest
product throughout the club.

WHY IS GOAL SETTING IMPORTANT, AND HOW WILL I DO IT?

• Helps to strengthen the operation and create a more dependable golf
program.

• Goals hold everyone accountable for continuous progress and development.
• Allows us to constantly look at the big picture rather than becoming bogged

down with minuscule tasks.
• We will create quantifiable goals for everyone on the staff.
• Develop action steps needed to achieve each goal.
• Monitor progress.
• Follow-up, provide feedback, and evaluate results.


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TESTIMONIAL

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sean Golden during the 2015 Masters
Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Sean was the Tournament Practice
Area Manager for the week and my supervisor as well. He led nine others and
myself during the tournament. Sean did a great job of keeping us motivated
throughout the week by providing us with a compelling rationale that the product
we put out for the patrons and competitors is seen across the world. He wanted us
to take the same pride in our work that Sean takes in is. His management style is
one that I hope to emulate throughout my career. Sean gave us the autonomy to
complete our tasks during the week, but made sure to keep a close eye on what we
were doing to ensure the quality that the Masters Tournament is associated with.
By giving us free-reign to complete our work assignments, we were able to take

pride in our work because it was truly a
product of our own sweat and labor.
The other facet of Sean’s management
style that I admired was his
approachability. He was always
available if one of us had a question,
concern, or emergency. By maintaining
a calm attitude throughout the week,
Sean always portrayed confidence in
himself and his staff. This confidence
radiated throughout our group and
provided a team-oriented atmosphere
that everyone bought into. I am thankful
for having the chance to work with Sean
Golden, and I would highly recommend
his services to any facility.

Sincerely,

Stephen Sanderson


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MENTORING

As the leader of the operation, I have the opportunity to develop future
professionals, which should be a priority within every operation. Good mentors are
able to strengthen individuals which ultimately builds the operation.

“We can all be successful and make money, but when we die,
that ends. But when you are significant is when you help other
people be successful. That lasts many a lifetime”

― Lou Holtz

This is something that I take a lot of pride in because of the mentors I have been
able to surround myself with in my career. I know that my mentors have shaped me
as a professional, and I believe that I have an obligation to pass this on.

QUALITIES OF A GREAT MENTOR

1. WILLINGNESS TO SHARE LIFE EXPERIENCES
2. ESTABLISHES AND ACCOMPLISHES GOALS
3. DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS SUCCEED
4. POSSESSES STRONG VALUES
5. PROVIDES FEEDBACK IN A TIMELY MANNER
6. INVESTED IN THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS OVER THEIR OWN

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MENTORING

HOW HAVE I BEEN A MENTOR?

• Active participant in the Penn State Golf Management Alumni Mentor
Program.

• Guest speaker during the 15th Annual Professional Golf Management
Alumni Panel.

• Conducted intern education programs at Interlachen Country Club.
• Assisted with the development of ten interns at two different facilities.

WHY IS MENTORING IMPORTANT?

• Develops the staff
• Strengthens the operation
• Improves morale
• Creates a win-win situation for the employee and employer

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TESTIMONIAL

To Whom It May Concern,

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter on behalf of Sean Golden to
highlight his successes in the golf industry. Please let this letter serve as a glowing
recommendation of his service to the PGA of America.

I’ve been fortunate to spend three seasons working along side, and learning
from Sean at Plainfield Country Club. During our time together, Sean has acted as
a role model and mentor to me. He has made it clear that furthering the
development of young professionals like myself is a priority of his, and I’ve
learned from his expertise in tournament operations, member and guest services,
club repair, and golf instruction.

Sean’s strengths as a golf professional spawn from his work ethic and
passion for learning. His time spent traveling the country to work with and observe
the best in the business has molded him into a well rounded, experienced
professional. His two seasons spent at the Augusta National Golf Club have shaped
his skills in member relations and guest services, which shows impressively in his
daily work. Sean has grown as a teacher through his countless hours spent studying
and observing some of the top teachers in the game, notably Jim McLean, Jason
Carbone, and Claude Harmon III. Sean’s evolving wealth of knowledge and
creativity makes him an asset to any facility.

Sean’s wisdom and experience allowed for a smooth transition to senior
assistant professional at Plainfield during a period of staff turnover. His youthful
energy and managerial composure has led to a seamless transition into a leadership
role. Charismatic enthusiasm and thoughtful decisiveness make up the foundation
of Sean’s staff management strategy at Plainfield.

The honest standards to which Sean Golden holds himself make me
confident in this recommendation.

Regards,

Ryan Hager, PGA


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TOURNAMENT
OPERATIONS




TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS

A well run tournament operation creates a lasting memory for the members
and the guests that play in the event. No matter the size of the event, we conduct it
like it is the most important event of the year. Events are designed as a benefit to
the membership, and it is our job to deliver a great product.

CREATING A WORLD CLASS TOURNAMENT OPERATION

1. THOROUGH PLANNING AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
2. ENGAGING AND FUN FOR THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS
3. CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF EACH EVENT
4. INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
5. FOLLOWING TRADITIONS OF THE CLUB




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HIGHLIGHTS

• Conducted over 150 events with 10-144 participants.
• Managed an active outing program with the goal of yearly retention.
• Experience with 6 professional events including: 2014 & 2015 Masters,

2015 Barclays, 2011 U.S Open, and 2010 & 2011 Deutsche Bank.
• Direct communication with tournament committees to ensure each event was

conducted in conjunction with the vision of the golf committee.
• Grew Thursday Night Flights from 52 to 120 participants
• Developed pre tournament checklists and post tournament reports at

Plainfield Country Club in order to create a stronger tournament program.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TOURNAMENT OPERATION?

• Creating a fun and exciting atmosphere for members and guests
• Reviewing events to make improvements for the following year
• Providing a consistent product for each event
• Ensuring each department works together to create member enjoyment

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WHAT ARE MY STRATEGIES TO GROW TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION?

• Evaluate the current programs and determine which events need
improvements.

• Develop programs that create member excitement and desire to play.
• Listening to member and guest feedback.
• Offer events that cater to players of all skill levels.
• Enhance promotion through emails and word of mouth.

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WOMEN’S GOLF

Women’s Golf is crucial to the culture at Plainfield Country Club. Our goal
is to grow the engagement in all programs by continuing to promote and improve
all women’s programs at Plainfield Country Club. Through these programs, we
will continue to be leaders in the industry and build a strong women’s following at
the club.

HOW WILL I CONTINUE GROW THE PCC WOMEN’S GOLF PROGRAMS?

• Continue to attract new golfers.
• Break down barriers to entry.
• Make it fun for everyone

involved.
• Listen to feedback and improve

offerings.
• Offer social events to increase

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GOLF OUTINGS

Outings have a major impact to the membership here at Plainfield Country
Club. The better we are able to attract and retain outings, the less the members will
have to pay in dues. Throughout my four years at Plainfield Country Club, I have
built a relationship with every single outing that we host.

WHAT ARE MY STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT NEW OUTINGS?

• Show the membership the fiscal importance of outings.
• Educate the members on their role to help attract new outings.
• Study the relationships between the membership and their employers to

develop new outing leads.

HOW WILL I RETAIN THE CURRENT AND FUTURE OUTINGS?

• Partner with the outing hosts to improve the experience for everyone who
attends their event.

• Ensure that the outing host has an easy day at Plainfield. The better their
experience is, the more likely they will return each year.


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INSTRUCTION




INSTRUCTION

I believe that there is not one “perfect” swing, but rather there are certain
fundamentals that every good ball striker has. There is not one method that works
for everyone, and my lessons allow for individuality. If we can get a player to
follow the correct fundamentals, individuality is a great thing.



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HIGHLIGHTS

During the time I have been an assistant professional, I have dedicated
myself to building my teaching ability. I am constantly trying to improve myself as
a golf instructor in order to give my students the best chance for success. Below
are some of the experiences I have had as a golf coach through each place I have
learned from:

• Jim McLean certified instructor.
• More than 200 hours of private instruction, 150 hours of group instruction,

and 75 club fittings.
• Captain of the Plainfield Country Club PGA Junior League Team. This

helped to grow junior golf for the facility which generated increased lesson
revenue.
• Coached 42 junior golfers during a 12 week program that is intended to
provide a “PGA Tour” experience.
• Coached six students that earned Division 1 college golf scholarships.
• Created benchmarks for each student in order to determine progress, and
updated instruction based on each individual’s test results.
• Designed assessments for each area of the student’s game including: driving,
irons, wedges, chipping, and putting.
• Coached the top junior girl in the state of New Jersey.
• Spent over 150 hours shadowing golf instructors, including some of the most
well known instructors in the golf industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge with instruction technology, which includes:
TrackMan, FlightScope, BodiTrak, JC Video and V1 Software.


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INSTRUCTORS SHADOWED




Jim McLean Claude Harmon John Bierkan
#3 on Golf Digest #22 on Golf Digest Awarded Top 40
Top 100 Instructors Top 100 Instructors
under 40

Derek Murray Mike Barge Kevin Rhodes
#1 Club Fitter in the #1 Instructor in Director of

World by Golf Minnesota Instruction at The
Digest Country Club

Jason Carbone Dr. Morris Pickens Sean Foley
#1 Teacher in Sports Psychologist #11 on Golf Digest
New Jersey Top 100 Instructors

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JUNIOR GOLF

WHY IS JUNIOR GOLF IMPORTANT TO A CLUB?

• A strong junior program promotes excitement and activity for the club
• Develops lifelong golfers and grows the game, a goal of every professional
• Increased revenue for the facility

WHAT JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS HAVE I HELPED DEVELOP?

• PGA Junior League
• Interclub Matches
• Drive, Chip, and Putt events
• Weekly Golf Camps
• Pro-Junior Tournaments
• Off-season golf programs
• Junior Club Championship
• Future Stars Program
• Junior Certifications


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MERCHANDISING




MERCHANDISING

At Plainfield Country Club, we have the ability to offer a unique shopping
experience by providing members and guests with convenience and a personal
touch. We will do this by providing a first-class experience as well as providing the
highest quality products to choose from.

MERCHANDISING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRY TRENDS AND NEW PRODUCTS
2. CREATE A PERSONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERY CUSTOMER
3. UNDERSTAND CUSTOMER DESIRES AND PROVIDE A STRONG PRODUCT

MIX

4. TRACK INVENTORY AND ENSURE BUYING STRATEGIES ARE CORRECT
5. ENSURE APPEARANCE OF THE GOLF SHOP IS FRESH AND APPEALING

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience in five retail operations which generated at least $650,000 in
annual sales. Two were responsible for over $2 million in annual sales.

• Worked with a merchandising team which was awarded the 2013 PGA of

America Merchandiser of the Year
• Responsible for two different hard goods programs each generating over

$120,000 in net annual sales.
• Managed relationships with vendors to ensure product delivery and

accuracy.
• Helped grow sales by more than $10,000 through administering Friday

Fittings and product demo days.
• Supervised quarterly inventories with a shrinkage goal of less than 2%

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MISCELLANEOUS




ABOVE AND BEYOND SERVICE

In this business, we have the responsibility to our members to provide them
with above and beyond service. This is a cost-free opportunity to create lasting
relationships and drive club participation.

CHARACTERISTICS OF GREAT SERVICE

1. POSITIVE AND CARING ATTITUDE
2. EXCEEDING MEMBER AND GUEST EXPECTATIONS
3. PROVIDE A FRIENDLY AND EXCITING ATMOSPHERE
4. CREATE A DESIRE FOR CUSTOMERS TO RETURN

HOW CAN WE PROVIDE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

• Anticipate the needs of our members and guests
• Constantly strive for improvement
• Create stories and lasting memories for our customers

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF VALUE ADDED SERVICE?

• Thank you notes
• Post-sale follow up
• Knowing names of each member and guest

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PLAYING GOLF

Playing golf is the reason I got into the business, and I have a passion for
continuing to play. It is a priority for myself and my staff to keep our games at a
very high level. Playing well is not just a reflection on ourselves, but the club as
well.

HOW DO I MAKE PLAYING A PRIORITY?

• Member Golf
• Section Events
• Organizing Member Golf Trips
• Practice During Free Time


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PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS

I have always had a passion for helping others and staying involved with the
communities I’m in. Below are a few examples of how I have been able to give
back:




Pros Fore Clothes
An Organization that provides clothing to
people in need around the US. I organized a
clothing drive during a NJ Section tournament,
which gathered over 200 lbs of clothing. I also
attended a donation trip at The Well House in
Alabama to support women who have been
victims of sex slavery.

Patriot Golf Day
Organized a drive which raised $10,385 in one
weekend. More than a $3000 increase from the
previous year. All proceeds go to the Folds of
Honor Foundation.

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PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS




New Jersey Golf Foundation
Organized a Golf Marathon which raised
$12,095 for the NJGF and First Tee of
Plainfield. Raised more than $25,000 in three
years.
Volunteered to coach a clinic for the New
Jersey Special Olympics to promote the game.

Penn State Dance Marathon
THON is the largest student-run philanthropy
committed to enhancing the lives of children
and families impacted by childhood cancer. In
its 40 year span they raised over $120 million.
My roles included the PGMSS THON Director
as well as participating as a Family Relations
Captain.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

I have been fortunate to be at clubs that encourage professional
development. Because of this, I have been able to attend various seminars to
further my knowledge on industry trends. The following are a few of the
continuing education experiences I have participated in:



iGrow Golf
This is a new junior golf program intended
to get players to shoot par or better.
Players start at the front of the green and
move back as they continue to progress.
Certified Instructor

Penn State Biomechanics
This was an eight week class for post
graduate PGA Professionals. It focused on
3D swing analysis and biomechanics of
the golf swing.

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