Adam Cattell

About the Candidate

Adam Cattell

Address

37 Park Road, Bingley

West Yorkshire

BD16 4BL

Mobile – 07947 258217

Email – adam_cattell1@hotmail.com

Date of birth – 16th May 2002

 

 

PGA Professional with extensive experience across golf coaching, retail operations, and club management support. Currently working as a Head PGA Professional, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality member and visitor experiences.

Known for building trusted relationships, managing golf operations, and supporting the smooth delivery of competitions, events, and daily club activity. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about enhancing the overall golf club experience through professional service and effective communication.

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Key Skills
• Golf Club Operations & Administration
• Competition & Handicap Management (WHS)
• Customer Service & Member Engagement
• Tee Sheet & Booking Systems Management
• Event & Tournament Coordination
• Retail & Custom Fitting Expertise
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Stock Control & Pro Shop Management

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Professional Experience

Head PGA Professional at Oakdale Golf Club

Current Role
• Lead day-to-day golf operations and oversee member and visitor experience
• Deliver quality coaching. An increase of over 250% in coaching revenue from the previous 4 years
–    Custom fitting, and retail services
• Manage tee bookings, shop operations, and customer enquiries
• Build strong relationships with members, visitors, and suppliers
• Support club management with operational planning and service delivery

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PGA Golf Coach – Grooves Golf, Rudding Park

March 2023 – April 2025
• Delivered over 1200 high-quality coaching sessions to a wide range of golfers
• Built strong client relationships, driving repeat business and engagement. Started from scratch and built a 4-6 week full diary.
• Provided custom fitting services using Trackman and Foresight technology
• Supported wider golf operations and visitor experience

– Built a junior coaching programme from golf tots (3-5 year olds) to 16 year olds looking to attend US College.
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Golf Operations Assistant Manager – Rudding Park Golf Club

March 2023 – September 2023
• Supported the General Manager with daily golf operations
• Managed visitor bookings, payments, and tee sheet coordination
• Assisted with competition setup, scoring, and administration
• Liaised across departments to ensure a seamless visitor journey

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Assistant PGA Professional – Bracken Ghyll Golf Club

May 2020 – March 2023
• Delivered over 450 coaching sessions to golfers of all levels
• Managed pro shop operations including sales, stock control, and merchandising
• Assisted with competitions, bookings, and club administration
• Regularly ran operations independently in the absence of senior staff

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Education & Qualifications

FdSc Professional Golf Studies – University of Birmingham

PGA Qualifications
• ASQ Level 1 & 2 Coaching
• Custom Fitting Certification

Technical Certifications
• TrackMan Certified
• Foresight Sports Trained
• Certified Club Fitter (Mizuno, Ping, TaylorMade, Titleist, Wilson, Srixon)

Additional Training
• DBS Checked
• SafeGolf Accredited
• Emergency First Aid at Work (incl. defibrillator training)

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Additional Experience
• Experience in competition administration and club event organisation
• Strong working knowledge of golf club systems and booking platforms
• Background in coaching group sessions (including schools and junior programmes)
• Experience in retail environments, customer service, and sales

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Playing Experience
• Competed in 27 PGA events across the North of England
• Participation in mini-tour events including the 2020 Pro Tour

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Interests

Golf, padel tennis, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Strong interest in professional sport and live sporting events.