Duncan Purcell

About the Candidate

CURRICULUM VITAE:
DUNCAN PURCELL
37 Alwin Close, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8RP

Tel: 07460862270  E-mail: duncanpurcell@hotmail.com

PROFILE

A highly personable and skilled Accredited Golf Professional with full membership of the PGA of Europe. Having worked in two of the world’s best golfing facilities, the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction is a must. Excellent golf retail management skills as well golf club repairs and alterations, and is a recognised Ping Club Fitter. Have an impeccable record in coaching all levels of golfers. Manager and team leader in my designated department, with a strong focus to provide staff training and encouraging professional growth. Sales and target driven, with customer relations at the forefront throughout my professional career.

CAREER HISTORY

Head PGA Professional                                                                               2021-pres

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre

Head Assistant PGA Professional                                                              2020 – 2021

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre

Junior Academy Manager                                                                                          2018-2020

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Assistant Professional                                                                                                          2016-2017

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, VA 20155, USA

Head Assistant Professional                                                                                             2011-2016

Ballybunion Golf Club, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Assistant Professional & Trainee                                                                                  2006-2010

Naas Golf Club, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Barman                                                                                                                                         2002-2006

Aherlow House Hotel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Retail Assistant / Team Leader                                                                                 2005

Ballykisteen Golf Club, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Retail Assistant / Outdoor Specialities Co-ordinator  (summer work)  2002

Adare Manor Golf Club & Resort, Co. Limerick, Ireland

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Safeguarding & Protecting Children                                                                           2024

Sports Coach UK

First Aid Course                                                                                                                    2026

PGA Foundation Degree in Golf Studies                                                                   2010

Awarded by the University of Birmingham

ASQ Certificate in Coaching Golf Level 2                                                                 2010

ASQ Certificate in Coaching Golf Level 1                                                             2008

Higher Certificate in Legal Studies – Year 1                                                  2003

Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

Irish Leaving Certificate                                                                                                2000-2002

Villiers Secondary School, Limerick, Ireland

Early Secondary Education                                                                                              1998-2000

Rehoboth School, Illovo, South Africa

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

·        Car owner with a full, clean driving licence

·        Holder of an Irish and US Passport

·        UK Right to work

·        Competed at national level in schoolboy golf, squash and cricket growing up in South Africa

·        Clean DBS last issued March 2024

INTERESTS

Golf – Travelling

REFERENCE:

References available upon request