David Bernstein
Rancho Mirage
Summary
Dynamic golf expert with a proven track record in managing club operations and enhancing member experiences through exceptional service delivery. Renowned for cultivating strong team collaboration and consistently driving outstanding results while leveraging extensive knowledge in golf instruction and club management. Adaptability to evolving environments ensures effective responses to challenges, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization. Committed to elevating the golfing experience and contributing to the club's success through strategic leadership and innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Golf Professional
OMNI Rancho Las Palmas Country Club
Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Schedules, payroll, running all member events and outings, supply management.
1st Assistant Golf Professional/ Golf Shop Manager
Bermuda Dunes Country Club
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Managing all golf retail and running the day-to-day golf operations.
- Purchasing/Receiving/Tournaments/Special Orders
Merchandiser/Tournament Coordinator/Golf Professional
Mission Hills Country Club
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Buying/managing/maintaining an inventory of $60,000-$300,000 in golf retail
- Booking/running golf events and coordinating any retail needs.
Assistant Golf Professional
La Quinta Resort and Club-Waldorf Astoria-Mountain/Dunes Courses
01.2015 - 10.2018
- 2017 Team Member of the Year
- Duties Included: POS, booking reservations, merchandising, golf instruction/club fitting, VIP liaison
- Special Duties: PGA West Golf Academy Instructor/Club Fitter. Putter Design Clinics.
- In charge of placing all non-retail purchase orders for three departments.
- Tasked with managing the Golf Shop staff with daily golf operations.
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Seven Lakes Country Club
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Duties Included: POS, sales, marketing, daily golf academy instructor, Viper Tournament Software
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Monterey Country Club
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Duties Included: Booking reservations, POS, merchandising (stock, special orders, tournament orders), golf instruction, equipment repair (grips, re-shafts, and spikes)
- Special Duties: Liaison to both 18 and 9 hole Ladies Golf Associations
Education
A.A.B. - Golf Complex Operations and Management
San Diego Golf Academy
Vista, CA12-2005
Skills
- Golf instruction expertise
- Networking and relationship building
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Golf cart fleet management
- PGA rules enforcement
- Tournament operations management
- Team building and leadership
- Staff training and development
Certification
Certification in Teaching
Timeline
Head Golf Professional
OMNI Rancho Las Palmas Country Club
03.2025 - Current
1st Assistant Golf Professional/ Golf Shop Manager
Bermuda Dunes Country Club
09.2021 - 11.2024
Merchandiser/Tournament Coordinator/Golf Professional
Mission Hills Country Club
10.2018 - 09.2021
Assistant Golf Professional
La Quinta Resort and Club-Waldorf Astoria-Mountain/Dunes Courses
01.2015 - 10.2018
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Seven Lakes Country Club
10.2011 - 06.2014
1st Assistant Golf Professional
Monterey Country Club
10.2007 - 09.2011
A.A.B. - Golf Complex Operations and Management
San Diego Golf Academy