Jonathan Goodswen

About the Candidate

Jonathan Goodswen

12 Durham Park

Kilfennan, Londonderry

Northern Ireland

BT475YD

United Kingdom

+44 7366 888104

Jonathangoodswen16@gmail.com

Hardworking and enthusiastic graduate with a BSc in Applied Golf Management Studies from the University of Birmingham. Following my graduation, I spent seven months working at Sailfish Point, a private country club in Florida, gaining valuable international experience within the golf industry. Upon returning home I resumed my role at Total Golf and more recently working part time at my local club Faughan Valley. I am passionate about golf both as a career and a sporting activity, with a strong desire to progress through the PGA training pathway while developing the skills and attributes necessary to thrive within the industry.

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

University of Birmingham                                                                                         September 2021 – May 2024

–        BSc: Applied Golf Management Studies (Undergraduate 2:1)

 

Modules including:

–        Applied sports science and golf coaching

–        Equipment technology and applied custom fitting

–        Golf operations management

–        Leading and managing people in sport

–        Managing golf events

–        Sport, Exercise and Health psychology

 

Foyle College                                                                                                               September 2014 – June 2021

–        A level: Business Studies (B), Geography (B), Geology (B)

–        GCSE: Further Math (B), Math (A*)

–        English Language (C*), English Literature (C*)

–        Business Studies (A), Chemistry (C*), French (C*) Geography (B)

–        Physics (B) Religious Studies (short course) (C*)

 

Further Training

–        ASQ level 1 award in golf coaching

–        Safeguarding and child protection course

–        Basic first aid training

 

EMPLOYMENT

Total Golf – Sales Assistant                                                                                            June 2022 – October 2025

 

–        Worked during university holidays and since returning from Florida on a part-time basis, gaining consistent experience in customer service and retail operations.

–        Provided expert customer service, advising golfers on equipment and apparel to match their needs.

–        Assisted with junior coaching sessions, supporting the coaches with set-up, organisation and player engagement

–        Developed product knowledge across leading golf brands and equipment technologies.

–        Built strong communication skills through regular interaction with customers, juniors and other members.

 

Sailfish Point Country Club – Golf Operations                                                           October 2024 – May 2025

 

–        Gained international experience at an exclusive private members country club, delivering a premium standard of service.

–        Strengthened teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

–        Supported daily golf operations including bag drop, cart management, range setup, and practice facility maintenance.

–        Worked closely with professionals and senior staff, gaining insight into private club standards, member relations, and tournament preparation.

–        Played an active role in ensuring members and guests experienced a welcoming and professional environment.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

Charity Golf Day

 

–        Successfully co-organised a charity golf day as part of a “Managing Golf Events” module, raising £6000 for the Els for Autism charity, the highest amount ever raised in that module.