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Simon Buckley

Worthing

Summary

Highly self-motivated, results driven PGA Professional combining playing competitively, teaching and retail. Energetic personality with exceptional management, communication and teaching skills. Well developed business management abilities in the golf and hospitality sectors. Proven track record in running successful businesses providing excellent customer service.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

PGA Coach

Hill Barn Golf Club
01.2016 - Current
  • Head coach at SB Golf Coaching
  • Coaching foreign student summer schools, golf coaching trips abroad, Group lessons for all age groups including 'get into golf' for adults and juniors
  • Use GC Quad and latest video technologies
  • DBS certified.

PGA Coach

Worthing Golf Club
03.2015 - 10.2015
  • Coaching all abilities and handicaps
  • Successful in analysing individuals game (long and short) to reduce handicap
  • Playing tournaments (with Club Captain) attending club social events.

Co-Director

'The Thieves' Kitchen' Café/Bar
05.2013 - 03.2015
  • A busy 120 seat town centre café bar offering great coffee, homemade cakes, fabulous food, fresh juices, fine wines, local beers and ales
  • Regular evening entertainment and weekly open mic nights
  • Responsible for overall management of the café (120 covers) employing 16 staff
  • Increased turnover to £420000 per annum
  • Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs
  • Rebranded business as evening and events establishment
  • Obtained premises licence
  • Redesigned interior to suit new business model
  • Worked with chef to redesign menu
  • Introduced Juice Bar (first in the town).

Director

'Ladiesgolfonline' E-commerce Site
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • A premium e-commerce website providing everything for the lady golfer
  • Set up e-commerce retail site specialising in everything for the lady golfer (following on from expertise gained as Professional at Ham Manor)
  • Managed team of staff, including web designer; marketing assistant; photographer and admin staff
  • Trained on Magento software
  • Developed extensive customer database.

Head Professional

Ham Manor Golf Club
05.1987 - 02.2013
  • Responsible for redesigning of retail outlet, increasing turnover from £30,000pa to £250,000pa
  • Ladies clothing and accessories specialist, gaining a reputation as one of the best retail outlets in the South East of England
  • Built up a database of over 3000 customers
  • Coached players of all abilities from beginner to tour professional
  • Coached by David Leadbetter – world renowned golf coach
  • Ongoing CPD; including bio mechanics; psychology, swing mechanics; golf club and ball technology
  • Attained AAT status – created an effective environment for training Professionals of the future
  • Significant involvement in redesign of parts of the golf course
  • Captain of Sussex PGA 1996
  • Held two course records (UK and United States)
  • Member of Greens and Golf Committees
  • Winner of numerous Pro-Am tournaments
  • Qualified for Open Final Qualifying (narrowly missing a place in the Open)
  • Member of winning TGI team for the Ashworth Cup 2013 and 2014.

Senior Assistant

Ham Manor Golf Club
04.1984 - 04.1987
  • Coaching
  • Manage Pro-Shop
  • Merchandising
  • Repairs.

Attached Professional

Ham Manor Golf Club
10.1980 - 03.1984
  • Played in South Region, Sussex PGA tournaments and winner of many Pro-Ams
  • EuropeanTour School – Portugal.

Trainee Assistant

Worthing Golf Club
01.1977 - 09.1980
  • Learnt all aspects of role of Club Professional
  • Qualified as PGA Professional
  • Won first event as PGA Professional.

Education

Level 3 PGA Professional and Qualified Coach -

Shoreham Grammar School – O Levels -

BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders -

Skills

  • The ability to inspire confidence and motivate performance
  • Game Strategy Development
  • A sensitive and supportive approach
  • Leadership
  • Interest and enthusiasm for many sports
  • Good spoken communication skills

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Hobbies and Interests

Golf and all sport, particularly rugby and cricket. Awarded full colours for First XI cricket. Also eating out, watching films and attending concerts.

Timeline

PGA Coach

Hill Barn Golf Club
01.2016 - Current

PGA Coach

Worthing Golf Club
03.2015 - 10.2015

Co-Director

'The Thieves' Kitchen' Café/Bar
05.2013 - 03.2015

Director

'Ladiesgolfonline' E-commerce Site
03.2013 - 09.2014

Head Professional

Ham Manor Golf Club
05.1987 - 02.2013

Senior Assistant

Ham Manor Golf Club
04.1984 - 04.1987

Attached Professional

Ham Manor Golf Club
10.1980 - 03.1984

Trainee Assistant

Worthing Golf Club
01.1977 - 09.1980

Level 3 PGA Professional and Qualified Coach -

Shoreham Grammar School – O Levels -

BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders -

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