Do you work in the golf world? Or Wish You Did?

[Rob Person]

Do you work at a

Golf course?

Driving range?

Simulator setup?

Sales rep?

Equipment industry?

Social media golf?

Golf Marketing?

PGA coach?

 

Forum Leader?

I've caught a few posts where members here mentioned they work in some capacity in the golf industry.  Just thought it would be a cool topic to share stories, insights, cool or unusual photos.

Edited April 3 by Rob Person
Added more queries

[Rob Person]

I work for RTJ Highland Oaks, in a very part time capacity. I'm a LEO full-time. 

It's a way to help me both learn more about the game and to reap some of the perks.

RTJ Alabama courses are owned and operated by Sunbelt/Marriot. Originally founded by our state retirement system, RSA. It is a public course, but has semi-private membership opportunities as well.

I originally started off as just a volunteer at a couple pro events (Korn Ferry and LPGA). Got to know a few employees, gelled well with almost everyone, and was offered the opportunity to work there. They preached the rewards and benefits of reduced green fees, special events priority,  lucrative discounts, etc.

I've only been there a couple of months,  and really enjoy it. I'm labeled as an OSP (outside service personnel)

My main duties are as a Course Marshall, but also work as a Starter too. I've worked range duties, cart barn, valet, and player assitant. Essentially everything but inside the clubhouse and maintenance. 

I've since garnished the nickname Ranger Rob from a few regulars. The guests seem to enjoy the moniker, and management doesn't mind it either. They just won't put it on my nametag...

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

21 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Do you work at a

Golf course?

Driving range?

Simulator setup?

Sales rep?

Equipment industry?

I've caught a few posts where members here mentioned they work in some capacity in the golf industry.  Just thought it would be a cool topic to share stories, insights, cool or unusual photos.

Does my job here on the forum count?

[Rob Person]

5 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Does my job here on the forum count?

 Of course it counts! As does anyone who works in the golf industry. Added to the list!

Edited April 2 by Rob Person

[cnosil]

I volunteer in the golf industry as a tester for MyGolfSpy .

[Rob Person]

Here is a quick photo I took today.  Dothan is Known as the peanut capital of the world. There are dozens of these peanut statues all over the city, representing whatever business you own.

There is one designer for them, and he molds and builds them by hand. It is a cooperative business agreement with the chamber of commerce.

There is actually a scavenger hunt and map for them at the CoC office.

And That is my little Marshal cart just behind it.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Yep, I work for Troon Golf as Tournament Director. 

Basically I sell and run over 150 golf outings a year at our 36 hole golf course.  Ranging in size from 20 players to 280 players.  It's a year round job, with the winter spent booking all the tournaments for the following year, and the spring, summer nd fall spent executing them.   Then rinse and repeat. 

Also a certified fitter for PING and Titleist and assist in over 20 fitting days a year at our course.   

Then there are my MGS Duties which due to the above, I've taken on a lesser role the last two years and let @GolfSpy_APH and the others have most of the fun!  

 

[cnosil]

17 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Dothan is Known as the peanut capital of the world

Nope.  That would be Suffolk, VA. 

[THE GOLF GUY]

3 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Do you work at a

Golf course?

Driving range?

Simulator setup?

Sales rep?

Equipment industry?

Social media golf?

Golf Marketing?

Forum Leader?

I've caught a few posts where members here mentioned they work in some capacity in the golf industry.  Just thought it would be a cool topic to share stories, insights, cool or unusual photos.

I work as a morning starter one day a week at a local golf course and also help with most of the tournaments at the same course . Personally, I gravitate towards the local police , fire department, EMS tournaments but my overall favorite is The Georgia Sheriffs Youth Home  fund raisers. 

Edited April 2 by THE GOLF GUY

[Rob Person]

49 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Nope.  That would be Suffolk, VA. 

Virginia was the 1st state in the US to GROW peanuts.

ALABAMA is 1st in growth, harvest, and production,  followed by Georgia.

 

Edited April 2 by Rob Person
Added pic

[THE GOLF GUY]

Just now, Rob Person said:

Virginia is the 1st state in GROWING  peanuts in the US.

ALABAMA is 1st in growth and production,  followed by Georgia.

 

[THE GOLF GUY]

Just now, THE GOLF GUY said:

When I lived in Marianna Florida I worked at a farm in Cottondale that grew peanuts and had livestock. Dothan is just a rocks throw from the highway

[cnosil]

4 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Virginia was the 1st state in the US to GROW peanuts.

ALABAMA is 1st in growth, harvest, and production,  followed by Georgia.

 

I can find articles that say Suffolk is the peanut capital.   And Mr. peanut lives in Suffolk.  
https://www.nps.gov/places/the-suffolk-peanut-company.htm#:~:text=This was the beginning of,Waverly%2C Virginia%2C in 1844.

[Rob Person]

6 minutes ago, THE GOLF GUY said:

When I lived in Marianna Florida I worked at a farm in Cottondale that grew peanuts and had livestock. Dothan is just a rocks throw from the highway

I live 30- 45 minutes from Marianna, depending on the route taken. I'm wanting to eventually play , Bonifay,  Defuniak, and a couple others that way.

[THE GOLF GUY]

2 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

I live 30- 45 minutes from Marianna, depending on the route taken. I'm wanting to eventually play , Bonifay,  Defuniak, and a couple others that way.

I remember Bonifay , we were football rivals . I had good memories there .

[Siamese Moose]

Many years ago on a trip hosted by a long past forum, while driving to Hammock Beach (near Jacksonville), our lone Southerner (Tennessee) made us make an unscheduled stop when he saw a roadside stand for boiled peanuts. That was a new experience for this Northern boy, and they were awesome!

 

[Rob Person]

2 hours ago, Siamese Moose said:

Many years ago on a trip hosted by a long past forum, while driving to Hammock Beach (near Jacksonville), our lone Southerner (Tennessee) made us make an unscheduled stop when he saw a roadside stand for boiled peanuts. That was a new experience for this Northern boy, and they were awesome!

 

We ha e several top ranked, award winning, peanut boilers here.  The absolute best is a guy who has been doing them for over 50 years! He has Cajun, salted, normal, and spicy.  He hasn't raised his prices in 15 years !

[Rob Person]

One of My favorite things is to snap random pics of the courses. I've posted some across the forums over the last several months. Here's some from today...

 

i also enjoy meeting golfers who have never played here before. I usually end up snapping a few pics for them to add to their memory bank...

[matt_puttercup]

I’m aspiring to! After nearly 20 years in the corporate market research field, I developed and launched PutterCup to pursue the next chapter of my working life in something I love — golf!  Looking forward to meeting others in golf and making my vocation my vacation as Twain said.

[GolfSpy_APH]

I think what I do in the golfing industry is wonderful..get to interact with all of you, different companies and just enjoy the golfing equipment world!

[Josh Ross]

I don't like to post it often because I don't want to be that guy, but most know that I'm a WedgeFit Specialist at Edison Golf. I absolutely love it! I get to talk with a ton of golfers, improve their short game, and hear a lot of cool stories. 

[Rob Person]

4 minutes ago, Josh Ross said:

I don't like to post it often because I don't want to be that guy, but most know that I'm a WedgeFit Specialist at Edison Golf. I absolutely love it! I get to talk with a ton of golfers, improve their short game, and hear a lot of cool stories. 

That's cool! I only earned of them after joining here.

[Michael.Sandoval33]

17 hours ago, Rob Person said:

Do you work at a

Golf course?

Driving range?

Simulator setup?

Sales rep?

Equipment industry?

Social media golf?

Golf Marketing?

Forum Leader?

I've caught a few posts where members here mentioned they work in some capacity in the golf industry.  Just thought it would be a cool topic to share stories, insights, cool or unusual photos.

Not yet and most likely won't have a chance to actually work in the industry but you never know. I have had opportunities come up for volunteering during LPGA and Amateur Tournaments here in the Los Angeles area. I just wish I had been given notice more than 3-4 days in advance. 

[Rix]

The golf business has been my life for 47 years and counting! Member of the PGA for 20 years, as well as the GCSAA. Up until retirement a couple years ago I worked in the golf maintenance contracting industry. Traveled all over the southeastern U.S. performing custom pesticide applications, specialty overseeding and other turf practices. Worked on some of the most iconic courses in the world, including Augusta National, Seminole and TPC Sawgrass

[Chris Uggiano]

In a roundabout way, I guess I sort of work in the golfing world. I am the PM and Sports Director for Adaptive Sports for the US Army. I oversee Recreation Therapists and Adaptive Sports Specialists in 14 Soldier Recovery Units. Besides daily recovery programs, we have team representation for Army in Warrior Games and Invictus. We cover a wide range of sports and I have taken golf for myself. I recently became certified as an Associate Golf teacher through USGTF. I also am the POC for an annual Active Duty golf tournament among the Army and other services Wounded Warrior programs held in Nov. this year is our 4th.

i don’t consider myself as a top year coach and give all respect to those who go through the PGA tour. My mission is to show and adapt golf to men and woman who have or our wounded, ill or injured. To show them the fun in golf and how it can also help them recover. I get to tell them about programs and organizations that exist for golf as well. Like those that are in this group!

 

[gajrsports]

I did as a club professional, Class A PGA.  Loved it for awhile but needed weekends and holidays to watch my boys play sports.  Also did not get a chance to play golf.  Got my amateur status back and playing or practicing daily.  Would not change a thing!

[Rob Person]

2 minutes ago, Chris Uggiano said:

In a roundabout way, I guess I sort of work in the golfing world. I am the PM and Sports Director for Adaptive Sports for the US Army. I oversee Recreation Therapists and Adaptive Sports Specialists in 14 Soldier Recovery Units. Besides daily recovery programs, we have team representation for Army in Warrior Games and Invictus. We cover a wide range of sports and I have taken golf for myself. I recently became certified as an Associate Golf teacher through USGTF. I also am the POC for an annual Active Duty golf tournament among the Army and other services Wounded Warrior programs held in Nov. this year is our 4th.

i don’t consider myself as a top year coach and give all respect to those who go through the PGA tour. My mission is to show and adapt golf to men and woman who have or our wounded, ill or injured. To show them the fun in golf and how it can also help them recover. I get to tell them about programs and organizations that exist for golf as well. Like those that are in this group!

 

Thank you for your service! And thank you for providing our soldiers with a meaningful road towards recovery!

[Sam C]

I wish I did. I do sports broadcasting at UGA for ESPN and SEC Network as well as creative media on the side. I would love to work a golf broadcast one day or work for a creative content team for a company.

[jamespolley00]

I own Swing Space Golf in Columbus, OH. I get to play when I want and give lessons/clinics when I’m not doing my day job. It’s a lot of work but I love every minute!

[Flanpro]

I worked in the golf business for 20 years around Ontario, Canada. I was involved in club management for most of the time but in the early 2000’s I got involved in as a project manager on a new course build.  I worked with architects, construction, landscape, irrigation etc etc…..Definitely the most satisfying job of my golf career. I managed the course after it was completed but a change in ownership meant that my time was up. 
I just recently retired and started working part time at a local course cutting grass.  It’s in my blood!