Nico Els

About the Candidate

Personal Information
Ø  Nationality: South African with UK citizenship

Ø  Languages spoken: English, Afrikaans, understanding of Dutch

Professional PROFILE & ACHIEVEMENTS
I am a highly motivated and confident individual, whose success stems from a capacity to work well

on my own, and as part of a team.

 

Over the past 15 years during my career as a PGA Teaching Professional and Level 3 Coach, I have

had extensive coaching and business experience within the industry, whilst building a loyal clientele.

 

Since competing full time as a Playing Professional, I have won over 60 PGA tournaments and Pro-Am events throughout my career to date, some key accolades to mention are:

 

PGA Masters Tour Champion 2019

PGA Surrey Champion 2019 & 2022

PGA Bristol Champion 2022

 

PGA Midlands Open Champion 2023

PGA Seniors Q series Champion 2023

Masters Pro Tour Tenby Champion 2023

Masters Pro Tour – 2nd on the Paul Broadhurst O.O.M. 2023

 

British Open, second stage competitor 2023

PGA Champions Tour Q school qualifier 2023

Legends Tour Q school second stage qualifier 2023

 

KEY QUALITIES
Ø  A self-directed, goal-oriented  who responds positively to challenge and pressure

Ø  Strong business judgement and problem-solving ability

Ø  Good organisational skills, constantly striving to improve systems

Ø  Exceptional leadership, management and planning abilities

Ø  Excellent communication and PR skills

Ø  Take pride in delivering high level of customer service

Ø  Developed strong relationships with Clients and Vendors within the Golf industry

Ø  Calm temperament, with a good sense of humour

 

CAREER EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
December 2020 – to date

 

Head PGA Professional – Playing Professional on PGA UK Tour, Clutch Pro Tour, Masters Pro Tour, PGA Champions Tour, Bushveld Tour, European Legends Tour

 

·         Head PGA Golf Professional competing full time as a Player

·         Playing on various Tours competing full time: Masters Pro Tour, PGA UK Tour, PGA USA champions Tour, Clutch Pro Tour, Bushveld Tour, European Legends Tour.

·         PGA Level 3 coach

·         Provide professional golf lessons on a self-employed basis for clients

·         Group lessons, specialising in Flightscope video coaching

·         Liaise with Golf manufacturers and suppliers

·         During UK winter season, co-ordinate and host Golf holidays to various destinations such as South Africa, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria and Mauritius (Nico Els Golf travel).

March 2018 – December 2020

 

Head Professional – West Middlesex Golf Club

 

·         Head PGA Golf Professional at prestigious private members club

·         PGA Level 3 coach

·         Self-employed overseeing Club Pro shop and Teaching academy

·      Provide professional golf lessons on a self-employed basis for all members & visitors

·      Group lessons, specialising in Flightscope video coaching

·      Junior Groups coaching on the EGU programme (Passport) & Golf foundation

·      Interactive coach for Surrey Golf union

·      Manage all aspects of day-to-day Pro shop operations (incl. bookings, sales, management

golf competitions)

·      Oversee fitting centre and all golf club repairs

·      Maintain excellent customer relations with all members and visitors

·      Liaise with Golf manufacturers and suppliers

·      Stock control, Pro Shop displays, stock orders, stock pricing