Nate Durant
Boston
Summary
Dynamic golf professional with extensive experience at Walpole Country Club and other active country clubs , excelling in tournament management and golf shop operations. Proven track record in enhancing member engagement and operational efficiency through Golf Genius software. Skilled in merchandising and communication, fostering a welcoming environment and active participation in events of all formats.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Walpole Country Club
Walpole, Massachusetts
03.2023 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to; Tournament Operations, inventory management and merchandising, member relations, teaching and club fitting for all levels of ability and age, club communications and website maintenance.
- Utilize Golf Genius software for efficient tournament registration and management.
- 18-hole private facility with 500+ members, facilitating approximately 30,000 rounds annually and achieving top 3 ranking for rounds posted to GHIN in Massachusetts.
Assistant Golf Professional- Lead Assistant
Oakley Country Club
Watertown, Massachusetts
03.2021 - 09.2022
- 18 Hole Private Club with 375+ Members playing 24,000+ rounds annually
- Primary Responsibilities: Tournament operations, merchandising and inventory management, caddie training, budgeting, clinics and individual lessons, club fitting and repair, pace of play and first tee management, junior golf programming, caddie training, golf shop communications.
- PGA Junior League Coach
- Staff member responsible for Category 2 (Ladies 18 Hole Program) Membership
- Oversaw transition to Golf Genius from Event Man Tournament Software
Assistant Golf Professional- 1st Assistant
Wellesley Country Club
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
04.2015 - 12.2020
- 18 Hole Private Club with 500+ Members playing 22,000+ rounds annually
- Duties: Oversee tournament calendar and tournament operations for 30+ member events, interclub leagues and 10 non-member outings. Club fittings, lessons, junior and ladies clinics, club repair, assist in merchandise and inventory management, assist in caddie training program, golfing with members.
- PGA Junior League Coach. 2017-2020
- Staff member responsible for 18 Hole Ladies League
- Responsible for bringing in ForeTees mobile app in 2017, currently used by 500+ members
Assistant Golf Professional- 1st Assistant
Cochecho Country Club
Dover, New Hampshire
04.2009 - 12.2014
- 18 Hole Private Club with 350 Members playing 24,000+ rounds annually
- Duties: Operating POS system, tournament operations (TPP), training, supervising and delegating tasks pertaining to the secondary golf staff, weekly scheduling for Pro-shop staff, maintaining social media pages for the golf operation, inventory management, golf cart fleet maintenance, club repair and club fitting
- Coordinating Junior Golf Clinics and Ladies’ Golf Clinics
- Work closely with head Professional and Chairpersons to ensure daily success and growth of golf operation
Education
A.A.D.- Golf Complex Operations & Management -
San Diego Golf Academy
Chandler, Arizona12-2008
Communications
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island01-2006
PGA Associate - undefined
Oyster River High School
Durham, New Hampshire01-2003
Skills
- Strongly versed in MS Office, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, TPP, Clubsystems POS, ForeTees, EventMan, Golf Genius, Jonas POS
- Club Fitting and Club Repair
- Calligraphy
- US Kids Certified Instructor 2018
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Fast learner
Timeline
Lead Assistant Golf Professional
Walpole Country Club
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Golf Professional- Lead Assistant
Oakley Country Club
03.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Golf Professional- 1st Assistant
Wellesley Country Club
04.2015 - 12.2020
Assistant Golf Professional- 1st Assistant
Cochecho Country Club
04.2009 - 12.2014
Communications
Roger Williams University
PGA Associate - undefined
Oyster River High School
A.A.D.- Golf Complex Operations & Management -
San Diego Golf Academy
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Oyster River Men’s Varsity Golf Team, 4 years
- Roger Williams University Varsity Golf Team
- PGA Player Aptitude Test: Passed on 09/04/2008
- NEPGA Pro-Ams- Four to Six per season