Jack McDonald
Galashiels,Selkirkshire
Summary
Having played golf for 15 years and traveled the world with it, I feel I have a wealth of knowledge of golf courses and how they should be maintained. Along with this, I have hands on experience in green keeping as a seasonal green keeper at SCHLOSS Roxburghe last year.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Greenkeeper
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
Heiton, The Scottish Borders
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted daily inspections of greens, tees, fairways, and bunkers to optimise golfer experience.
- Implemented safety protocols during machinery operation to ensure staff safety.
- Trained on and operated various machinery, including fairway mowers, approach mowers, gators and tractors.
- Utilised hand tools, such as hand mowers, strimmers, leaf blowers and lawn mowers for maintaining the golf course.
- Assisted in seasonal maintenance of greens, tees and approaches.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and machinery by disposing of grass clippings and cleaning machinery afterward.
Pro Shop Assistant
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing expert advice on golf equipment and accessories.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently, utilising point-of-sale systems to maintain accurate records.
- Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
- Opened and closed the pro shop by completing security, cleaning and financial checklists.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Education
Scottish Higher - Geography
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels 08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - English
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels 08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - Physical Education
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels 08/2018 - 05/2019
Scottish Higher - Business Studies
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels 08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - Administration & IT
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels 08/2017 - 05/2018
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Use of power and hand tools
- Efficient time management
- Problem solving
- Bunker maintenance
- Golf course etiquette
- Wealth of knowledge in golf
Affiliations
- Golf
Accomplishments
4 x Scottish Men’s Golf caps
2 x Scottish National event winner
4 x Border Men’s Champion
Timeline
Greenkeeper
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
08.2024 - 08.2025
Pro Shop Assistant
SCHLOSS Roxburghe
07.2021 - 07.2024
Scottish Higher - Geography
Galashiels Academy
08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - English
Galashiels Academy
08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - Physical Education
Galashiels Academy
08/2018 - 05/2019
Scottish Higher - Business Studies
Galashiels Academy
08/2017 - 05/2018
Scottish Higher - Administration & IT
Galashiels Academy
08/2017 - 05/2018
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