Christopher Acuff
Antioch
Summary
At Merit Club, I excelled as a Professional Golf Caddie, leveraging my expertise in course management and green reading to enhance golfer performance. My leadership and strategic advice led to significant improvements in player scores and tournament successes. Renowned for my physical fitness and positive attitude, I consistently delivered exceptional customer service, contributing to increased course attractiveness and membership rates.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Golf Caddie
Merit Club
04.2004 - Current
- Maintained smooth pace of play for golfers on course.
- Cleaned and maintained balls, clubs, and course amenities.
- Assisted players in improving game play.
- Carried two bags of clubs for full 18-hole rounds of golf.
- Taught players and team members about game and performance strategies.
- Determined distances to pins and advised players on proper clubs and methods.
- Assisted golfers with selecting clubs, choosing strategies and lining up shots.
- Predicted wind speeds and read green slopes to suggest appropriate approaches to players.
- Worked [Number] tournaments each year with amateur and professional golfers.
- Repaired divots and ball marks and raked bunkers to increase course attraction and boost membership rates.
- Achieved improved efficiency by expertly managing equipment care, maintenance, and transportation for players.
- Contributed to tournament successes by maintaining thorough knowledge of course layouts, hazards, and weather conditions.
- Enhanced player focus with efficient green reading assistance and precise putting line recommendations.
- Promoted a safe playing environment through adherence to established safety protocols for both golfers and staff members alike.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances such as varying playstyles or inclement weather conditions without sacrificing quality of service provided to golfers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service experiences to members and guests while navigating diverse personalities on the course.
- Improved golfer performance by providing accurate yardages and club selection advice.
- Supported golfer mental preparedness by offering emotional support and encouragement during high-pressure situations.
- Assisted golfers in achieving lower scores through strategic course management and shot planning.
First Assistant Golf Professional
Glen Flora Country Club
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Oversaw repair and maintenance tasks within pro shop area ensuring equipment was always functioning properly.
- Assisted in budget preparation, contributing to effective financial management of the facility''s resources.
- Supervised staff training programs, fostering a knowledgeable team capable of delivering outstanding service.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing high-quality products at competitive prices for pro shop merchandise.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Golf Academy of America
San Diego, CA08-2010
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Hazard identification
- Emotional support
- Physical fitness
- Green reading
- Shot selection
- Strategy advice
- Club selection
- Strategy development
- Course management
- Yardage calculation
- Golfer assistance
- Divot repair
- Course analysis
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
Caddied on the Korn Ferry Tour and the Illinois Open
Caddied for golf professional Varun Chopra on both tours
Timeline
First Assistant Golf Professional
Glen Flora Country Club
03.2011 - 11.2011
Professional Golf Caddie
Merit Club
04.2004 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Golf Academy of America
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