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William Simmonds

William Simmonds

PGA Of Canada, Calss "A" Teaching Professional
Toronto,ON

Summary

Seasoned PGA of Canada, Class "A" teaching professional with a proven track record at Deer Creek Golf & Performance Centre, adept at enhancing customer experiences and boosting sales. Excelled in private and group instruction, managing corporate golf events, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to service excellence. Renowned for passionate instruction, effective team training, club fitting and robust sales acumen.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PGA Tour Caddy & PGA Korn Ferry Caddy

01.2023 - Current
  • Central and South America, Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States

Class “A” Teaching Professional and Coach

Deer Creek Golf & Performance Centre
Ajax, Canada
01.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for managing ladies and junior programs using OP36
  • Managed junior camp programs and associated staffing
  • Runs corporate clinics
  • Delivered private instruction to an extensive client list
  • Offered private club fittings with record of strong golf equipment sales

Charity Golf Tournament Manager

Green Living Enterprises
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - Current
  • Manages all aspects of the development, execution and revenue generation of charity golf events
  • Develops budgets, critical paths, and is responsible for fundraising goals
  • Liaise directly with clients on the conceptualization, development and delivery of event components
  • Identifies, vets and manages all external vendors
  • Evaluates internal processes and procedures with the goal of improving on service excellence and fundraising goals

Director Of Business Development

Links2Golf
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Launched, Links2Golf, a comprehensive reciprocal golf course network of top-quality golf clubs in the world

Golf Facility Operations Assistant

The National Golf Club of Canada
Woodbridge, Canada
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Assistant to the Director of Instruction with all junior clinics
  • Worked effectively with all team members from every department of the golf operation
  • Managed members from the range to the first tee starter and assisted with arrival and departure
  • Excellent customer service by name to each member with an attention to their bags and routines
  • Aided in the training of new staff in the back shop
  • Responsible for ensuring the driving range is always kept in outstanding condition while adhering to the opening, mid-day, and closing duties

Golf Services Co-Ordinator & Instructor

Peak Performance Golf
Vaughan, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Passionate golf instructor to adults and juniors
  • Assistant to Head Teaching Professional
  • Provided the highest level of service to members and guests
  • Managed driving range, inventory, membership sales and cash

Education

PGA of Canada, Class “A” Teaching Professional - TPI Level 1, TPI Level 2, TPI Junior Level 2

12.2024

Professional Golf Management Diploma -

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Toronto, ON
01.2018

Skills

  • TPI Level 1, The Body-Swing Connection, Titleist Performance Institute
  • TPI Level 2 - Titleist Performance Institute
  • TPI Junior Level 2- Titleist Performance Institute

Accomplishments

  • PGA of Canada, Class “A” Golf Professional
  • PGA Tour Caddy & Korn Ferry Tour Caddy
  • St. Andrew’s Cadet Red & Silver Star
  • Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  • PGA of Canada, TPI Level 1, TPI Level 2, TPI Junior Level 2
  • CISAA Lacrosse Champion
  • OFSAA Lacrosse Champion
  • PADI Scuba Certification

References

  • Adam Brown, Head Professional, The National Golf Club of Canada, (416) 798-4900
  • Ian Crebbin, Head Professional, York Downs Golf & Country Club, (905) 477-2977
  • Bill Walsh Jr., CPGA Professional, (647) 400-8391

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification

PGA of Canada, Class "A" Teaching Professional

TPI Level 1 - Titleist Performance Institute

TPI Level 2 - Titleist Performance Institute

TPI Junior Level 2 - Titleist Performance Institute

Affiliations

  • PGA of Canada

Timeline

PGA Tour Caddy & PGA Korn Ferry Caddy

01.2023 - Current

Class “A” Teaching Professional and Coach

Deer Creek Golf & Performance Centre
01.2021 - Current

Director Of Business Development

Links2Golf
01.2020 - 01.2021

Charity Golf Tournament Manager

Green Living Enterprises
01.2018 - Current

Golf Facility Operations Assistant

The National Golf Club of Canada
01.2016 - 01.2018

Golf Services Co-Ordinator & Instructor

Peak Performance Golf
01.2015 - 01.2017

PGA of Canada, Class “A” Teaching Professional - TPI Level 1, TPI Level 2, TPI Junior Level 2

Professional Golf Management Diploma -

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
William SimmondsPGA Of Canada, Calss "A" Teaching Professional