Jonathan Douglas
Newcastle upon Tyne,United Kingdom
Summary
Ambitious Golf Professional with diverse experience across US and UK. Developed composure and sound decision-making in high-pressure environments while balancing competitive play and coaching business. Committed to building relationships and delivering exceptional customer service in pursuit of long-term goals on major tours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Online and in person Golf Coach
Self employed, started a business named JonnyDGolf
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2026.01 - Current
- Founded and manage a golf coaching business, providing both online and in-person instruction to golfers of varying skill levels.
- Created and published engaging golf content across Instagram and TikTok, going by the handle JonnyDGolf, to educate, grow brand awareness and attract new clients.
- Deliver personalised coaching sessions focused on technique improvement, course management, scoring development and mental performance, tailoring each lesson to every client's personal needs
- Responsible for my own client acquisition, scheduling, marketing, content creation and business operations while maintaining a professional and customer-focused service.
- Developed strong skills in coaching, communication, digital marketing, client acquisition and business management.
- Enjoying a 100% client retention rate and have received only 5 star reviews and positive feedback.
Bartender
Harrys Bar and Catering ltd.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2023.10 - Current
- Gained huge levels of composure from learning, preparing and serving cocktails and a large range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in a loud, overstimulating environment.
- Delivered excellent customer service and gained many positive online reviews for me personally.
- Responsibly handled card and cash transactions.
- Ensured efficiency by contributing to cleanliness and organisation of bar area.
- Developed teamwork and communication skills from working with colleagues during busy shifts and events.
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
- Solved any conflicts quickly and without incident to ensure all customers and staff felt safe in Harry's Bar.
Playing Professional Golfer
Self Employed
UK and the rest of Europe
2023.06 - Current
- Competed professionally in tournaments and events, demonstrating a high level of skill, discipline and performance under pressure.
- Worked with sports psychologists to improve and sharpen my mind, giving me a competitive edge.
- Represented sponsors and organisations in a professional manner.
- Improved swing technique by thorough practice and rigorous training.
- Hugely improved fitness and mobility through consistent training and stretching.
- Developed a deep understanding of golf course layouts, which greatly benefited game strategy planning, showing thorough attention to detail.
- Participated in promotional and networking events, gaining mutually beneficial relationships with businesses and golfers alike.
- Further developed strong time management, self-motivation and goal setting qualities while continually trying to achieve competitive success.
Assistant Golf Manager
Whispering Creek Golf Club
Sioux City
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Managed golf leagues and tournaments, making sure they ran smoothly and it was an enjoyable experience for everyone.
- Coached locals and members, building a strong reputation for improving their golf skills.
- Developed positive relationships with members and guests, enhancing their perception of WCGC.
- Assisted with essential tasks, including picking the range, cleaning carts, and raking bunkers, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Sales Associate
Austads Golf Store
Sioux City, Iowa
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Welcomed customers and proactively offered assistance with their needs.
- Collaborated with customers to address complaints and achieve satisfactory resolutions for both customer and store.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of products and services at Austads, ensuring optimal stock levels.
- Accurately labelled and organised all items in the store.
- Kept the store clean and organised at all times.
Social Media and Golf Shop Assistant Manager
Landmand Golf Club
Homer, Nebraska
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Welcome and greet all guests to help ensure their experience at Landmand Golf Club is a memorable one.
- Help to organise and distribute weekly updates to our membership.
- Introduce and suggest club merchandise purchases to guests, improving selling techniques.
- Ensure that Landmand Golf Club clubhouse was kept in pristine condition.
Golf Pro Shop Assistant Manager
Old Dane Golf Club
Dakota City, Nebraska
2021.01 - 2022.04
- Gained initial understanding of how successful golf clubs should be run.
- Promoted Old Dane specific golf products and accessories and kept track of popular and unpopular products.
- Performed daily closing functions and maintained accountability for shift-closing reports.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting cash, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Gained initial understanding of how successful golf clubs should be ran.
Education
High school diploma -
Ponteland High School
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, EnglandBachelor of Science - Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing
Morningside University
Sioux City, IowaGolfzon David Leadbetter Level 1 Certified - Golf Instruction
Golfzon David Leadbetter Coaching Certification
OnlineSkills
- Golf instruction
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Service Management
- Task Organization
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Accomplishments
- Named Captain of the Morningside Men’s Golf Team from the start of my sophomore year in August 2018, until I graduated in May 2022.
- Member of four conference-winning teams for Morningside.
- Yielded four individual Collegiate individual wins, as well as numerous high finishes and over fifteen top 5 place finishes in Men’s Golf.
- Honorable mention All American, 2020, for Men’s Golf.
- 3rd team All American, 2022, for Men’s Golf.
- Instrumental part of the varsity Morningside Golf Team that peaked as the number 3 ranked team in the country in NAIA.
- Best finish on the Tartan Tour as a professional is T6th, at the Pollok Open.
- Best finish on the Clutch Tour as a professional is T3rd, at Hever Castle in September, 2025.
- Best finish on the 2020 Tour as a professional is T2nd, at Rockcliffe Hall, in March, 2024.
- Achieved mutliple other top 5's, top 10's and made cuts as a professional.
Timeline
Online and in person Golf Coach
Self employed, started a business named JonnyDGolf
2026.01 - Current
Bartender
Harrys Bar and Catering ltd.
2023.10 - Current
Playing Professional Golfer
Self Employed
2023.06 - Current
Assistant Golf Manager
Whispering Creek Golf Club
2023.03 - 2023.05
Sales Associate
Austads Golf Store
2022.11 - 2023.05
Social Media and Golf Shop Assistant Manager
Landmand Golf Club
2022.06 - 2023.05
Golf Pro Shop Assistant Manager
Old Dane Golf Club
2021.01 - 2022.04
High school diploma -
Ponteland High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing
Morningside University
Golfzon David Leadbetter Level 1 Certified - Golf Instruction
Golfzon David Leadbetter Coaching Certification