Michael Bristow

About the Candidate

 

Michael James Bristow

Holbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 2LW

Tel: 077403 385233

Email: mchl_brstw@yahoo.co.uk

 

I am a highly motivated and positive PGA professional, enjoying the challenges of the industry, with a passion for coaching and growing participation within the sport. Possessing a grounded understanding of the professional’s vital roles within the golf club, appreciating the importance of being adaptable working alone and as part of a team. Whilst equipped with many of the required skills, I will always stay up to date with the latest methods and technology being used to increase service and customer satisfaction, with the ultimate intention of achieving the companies aims and ambitions.

 

Employment History
Date of Employment: June 2022 to Present

Company Name: (Simon Harrison) HH Golf Ltd. Brokenhurst Manor GC, Hampshire

Role: Assistant PGA Golf professional

 

Main responsibilities

•           Assisting the running all aspects of the pro shop

•           Delivering, junior and adult coaching, conducting programmes

•           Communicating with members and visitors

•           Maintaining high standards, promoting the club’s missions and values

 

Skills

•           Use of V1 software, Flightscope and Foresight GCQuad launch monitors.

•           Custom fitting of major brands.

 

Date of Employment: September 2015 to November 2021

Company Name: Clive Bonner Ltd. Bramshaw Golf Club, Hampshire

Role: Assistant PGA Golf professional

 

Date of employment: June 2013 to August 2015

Company Name:  Canterbury Golf Club, Kent

Role: Assistant Golf professional

 

Date of Employment: October 2011 to July 2012

Company Name: Frenchmans Creek Beach and Country Club USA

Role: Golf Trainee/ Replacement Supervisor/ Coach

 

Date of Employment: September 2012 to May 2013 – May 2010 to August 2011

Company Name: Wycombe Heights Golf Centre

Role: Sales Assistant

 

Date of Employment: March 2010 to April 2010.

Company Name: School Sports Partnership for the Wycombe District

Role: Volunteer Coach

Date of Employment: March 2010 to April 2010.

Company Name: Horizon Sports Club   Role: Volunteer Coach

 

 

Education

Dates of Attendance: October 2014 to June 2019

Institution: The University of Birmingham- Professional Golfers’ Association

Course Name: Foundation Degree in Professional Golf

Achieved: Pass

 

Education Continued.

 

Dates of Attendance: September 2009 to May 2013

Institution: Buckinghamshire New University

Qualifications and Grades: (BA) Hons degree in sports management and golf studies.

Achieved: Second Class Honours (Lower Division)

 

Dates of Attendance: September 2007 to June 2009

Institution: Hartpury College

Qualification and Grades: BTEC National diploma specific to golf studies / National vocational award achieving excellence in sports performance.

Achieved: BTEC National Diploma – Distinction/Distinction/Merit / NVQ Level 3

 

Dates of Attendance: September 2002 to July 2007

Institution: Pent Valley Technology College

Qualifications and Grades: GCSE’s, BTEC Sports Award

Achieved: 12 GCSE’s (A- C) Inc. Maths/ English/ Science, BTEC Sports Award-Distinction/Distinction/Distinction

 

Additional Qualifications / Accreditations

 

·         Eyeline Golf – Tour Roll Certified Instructor             January 2026

·         PGA Accredited Status                                                     October 2025

·         DBS Certified                                                                       June 2025

·         Swing Catalyst Certified Instructor Level 1                  December 2024

·         Safeguarding and protecting children Certified             July 2023

·         Ping Level Custom Fit Certified                                          February 2021

·         Titleist Staff Ambassador                                                    January 2020

·         ASQ level 2 in Golf Coaching                                             August    2015

·         ASQ level 1 in Golf Coaching                                             February 2014

·         Tri Golf Activator                                                               October   2009

·         Golf Extreme                                                                     October   2009

 

Interests and Activities

 

Outsides of work I enjoy spending time on the golf course, putting time into my personal development as a player and participating on the PGA south region. When away from the course I like to keep up with the sporting world with interests in a variety of sports including; football, rugby, tennis, snooker and darts. As well as spending time with my family, wife and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skills

 

Transferable Skills

 

·         Time management

·         Customer service

·         Self-presentation

·         Organisational

·         Competence

·         Good communication

·         Leader

·         Creative

 

 

Job Related Skills

 

·         Coaching – Get into golf programmes

·         Customer Fitting

·         Book keeping/ accounts

·         I.T

 

 

References

Available on request.