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Ron McDougal PGA Professional 126 Branch Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 908.902.5253 [email protected] PROFILE Professional background includes over 20 years of Head Professional experience that encompasses the successful management of all aspects of a golf operation. Key skills include hiring, training and motivating employees, creating and delivering strong golf instruction programs for Members of all ages and providing the highest level of Membership service. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 to present - Golf & Body NYC, New York, New York 25,000 square foot indoor private golf, fitness and wellness facility that provides all of the amenities of a private club. Features include: 7 HD Golf simulators, 3 putting greens, Trackman indoor analysis, Swing Catalyst, Gears Golf, AMM 3D motion analysis and SAMM Putt lab. Members, primarily corporate executives from the worlds of finance, media, and real estate, have exclusive access to amenities and services ranging from Tour-level golf instruction and training to sports medicine and various types of entertainment. Head Golf Professional/Director of Golf Services • Coordinated and assisted in member functions, member events, corporate events for Fortune 500 Companies • Responsible for the hiring of the Golf Services staff • Provided over 20 hours of golf instruction weekly • Assisted in member functions and private events 2011-2012 - Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, Old Westbury, New York 27-hole private country club with over 23,000 rounds annually. Site of past and future Metropolitan Open Championships. Voted one of the top 25 courses in New York State. Head Golf Professional • Owner/Buyer for 1000 square foot retail concession with $300k in annual sales • Implemented teaching programs with total annual revenue of $150k to $175k. • Managed tournament operations for over 35 member events and 15 outside events. • Responsible for hiring and management of Professional staff, Caddie master, Assistant Caddie master and all outside operations. • Enhanced the club’s high standard of excellence and customer service. 1 2006-2009 - Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New Jersey Bob Cupp/Tom Kite designed 18-hole upscale privately owned golf club. 3000 rounds annually. Voted Golf Magazine’s “One of The Best New Private Courses 2007.” Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional • Spearheaded the creation and management of a first-class, five-star luxury golf experience. • Worked closely with the PGA Tour to bring the 2009 Barclays to LNGC. • Implemented all aspects of member tournaments and outside events. • Senior Buyer and Merchandiser for our 1500 square world-class pro shop. • Created golf instruction and playing programs for men, ladies and juniors. • Actively involved in club marketing and new membership programs. • Exceeded revenue expectation each year. • Increased tournament participation each year. • Management of all locker room and outside staff operations. 2001-2005 - Hollywood Golf Club, Deal, New Jersey Established in 1898, this private Walter Travis designed 18-hole golf Club is host to numerous area events and consistently rated as one of the top 10 in the state of New Jersey. Head Golf Professional • Owner/Buyer for 1200 square foot retail concession with $375k in annual sales. • Implemented teaching programs with total annual revenue of $75k to $100k. • Managed tournament operations for over 30 member events and 15 outside events. • Responsible for hiring and management of Professional staff, Caddie master, Assistant Caddie master and all outside operations. • Enhanced the high standard of excellence and customer service. 1990-2000 - Century Country Club, Purchase, New York Established in 1898, this exclusive 18-hole Colt/Alison design is host to numerous local and national golf tournament events. Century is recognized as a Platinum Club of America and is also designated as a Distinguished Club of America. Assistant Golf Professional • Managed golf operation in the absence of Head Professional. • Assisted in pro shop sales, merchandising and inventory. • Taught seasonally over 1000 private lessons, all abilities and levels. • Assisted in tournament and event coordination. • Responsible for bag room, cart and range operations. 2 1987-1990 - Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York This private 36-hole facility was founded in 1922 and designed by Walter Travis. Originally the Westchester Biltmore Country Club, WCC’s West Course has hosted PGA tournaments since 1963. Assistant Golf Professional • Implemented a successful junior program with over 125 participants. • Taught seasonally over 600 private lessons, all abilities and levels. • Responsible for sales and inventory for PGA Tour “Westchester Classic.” • Assisted in pro shop sales, merchandising and inventory. • Assisted in tournament and event coordination. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS Metropolitan Section - Senior Head Professional Champion 2016 Metropolitan Section Senior Champion 2015 Metropolitan PGA Player of Year, 1999 PGA Winter Stroke Play Champion, 1998 New York State Open Champion, 1996 National Professionals Champion, 1992 Westchester Open Champion, 1992 Metropolitan Section Championship Champion, 1991 Bermuda Open Champion, 1991 Westchester Open Champion, 1989 MEDIA EXPERIENCE On-Course Golf Tournament Commentator for The Golf Channel Featured on CBS Sports’ “The New Breed” Featured Teaching Professional on Golf Channel’s “The Turn” and “Golf Academy Live” Featured in Met Golfer, Golf Digest and PGA Magazine EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL 1986 Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin; Two-time Captain of The UT Golf Team; Three-time PGA Cup Match Member, Five-time PGA Championship Participant, PGA Tour/Nike Tour Participant 2013 Senior PGA Participant REFERENCES Tod Waterman, Waterman Interests LLC. 212.224.7477 [email protected] Tom Kite, Champions Tour 512.750.3270 [email protected] George Tenet, Allan & Company 212.832.8000 [email protected] Darrell Kestner, Deepdale Golf Club 516.816.0464 [email protected] Nelson Long, Century Country Club 914.234.9073 [email protected] 3 .
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