Thomas Clements
Upminster,Essex
Summary
A University of Birmingham 1st year student studying Applied Golf Management Studies BSc and working towards achieving a PGA Membership, with a desire to work within the business side of the Golf Industry. I possess excellent communication and observational skills alongside achieving high grades in my previous education. I hold some work experience in the Golf Industry through working in multiple capacities at my Golf Club.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant
Upminster Golf Club
Upminster, Havering
2021.11 - 2023.09
- Taking on this role at my home club helped broaden my knowledge of the Golf industry and bettered my interpersonal skills and communications skills, which I struggled with in the past
- Throughout this experience I would definitely say that my Customer Service skills improved the most as the job role very much included interacting with members and guests regularly
- I took this role on a part time basis, mostly on weekends, whilst managing my college work and competitive golf.
Kitchen Staff
Local Golf Club
- I also briefly worked in the restaurant at my Golf Club in the kitchen, which helped me understand what it takes to work in a high pressure environment in a team
Pro Shop Assistant
Paul Eady
Brentwood, Essex
2024.06 - 2025.09
I completed my first 240 placement at Brentwood Golf Club, contributing to my PGA membership. My roles included opening and closing the professional shop as well as retail duties which required me use my customer service skills and communication skills as I was constantly interacting with guests and members.
Education
Applied Golf Management Studies BSC - Applied Golf Management Studies BSC
University of Birmingham
Birmingham 2023.09 - 2026.07
GCSE's - undefined
Coopers' Coborn and Company School
2016.09 - 2021.06
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport
Essex Golf College
2021.09 - 2024.06
Activities Coaching Level 1 - Golf Coaching
PGA coaching qualification
Birmingham 2024.02 - 2024.02
Skills
- Personal selling techniques
- Golf knowledge
- Interpersonal rapport building
- Golf equipment expertise
- Knowledge of golf brands
- Coaching mentality
- Golf swing analysis
- Repairing golf equipment
- Patience under pressure
Accomplishments
- Completed the Young Chef's Academy, Kingsway College London, 05/25/19
- Completed up to Grade 5 in Trumpet
- Progressed down to a Scratch Handicap (0.3)
- Represented as the Junior Captain at my Home Golf Club (2022)
- Represented my Home Golf Club in Men's Team County Competitions and have participated in multiple Junior and Men's County and National Strokeplay Events.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 06/18/05
Intrests
- Maintaining fitness by attending a local gym and striving towards fitness goals to keep good physical health
- Playing Golf since the age of 13 and practicing as much as I can whilst balancing university work
- Achieved a scratch handicap and enjoy competing in multiple national and county competitions.
Timeline
Pro Shop Assistant
Paul Eady
2024.06 - 2025.09
Activities Coaching Level 1 - Golf Coaching
PGA coaching qualification
2024.02 - 2024.02
Applied Golf Management Studies BSC - Applied Golf Management Studies BSC
University of Birmingham
2023.09 - 2026.07
Assistant
Upminster Golf Club
2021.11 - 2023.09
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Sport
Essex Golf College
2021.09 - 2024.06
GCSE's - undefined
Coopers' Coborn and Company School
2016.09 - 2021.06
Kitchen Staff
Local Golf Club