Rory Govan

About the Candidate

Rory Govan
Aspiring PGA Professional | BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf Graduate | Scratch Golfer
Dublin, Ireland | rjgovan@gmail.com | Phone: +353 89 603 1967
Profile
Aspiring PGA Professional and BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf graduate with strong playing ability, golf club experience and a genuine ambition to build a career in coaching, golf operations and member service. Currently playing off scratch, having previously reached +2, with experience competing in Irish amateur events, club teams and on the Portugal Pro Tour. Professional, reliable and personable, with customer-facing experience at The Island Golf Club and a strong background in high-performance sport.
Golf Profile
·      Scratch golfer, previously reaching +2.
·      BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf graduate from Tournament Golf College.
·      Competed in major Irish youth and amateur events, with a best finish of 3rd in the Connacht Boys Stroke Play Championship.
·      Represented The Island Golf Club in Senior Cup and other club team competitions.
·      Experience competing on the Portugal Pro Tour.
·      Strong interest in PGA training, coaching, junior development, golf operations and member service.
Education
Tournament Golf College, Plymouth, UK
BSc (Hons) Tournament Golf, 2024
Completed an honours degree covering elite golf performance, coaching principles, tournament preparation, sports science, psychology, fitness, technical development and the business of golf. Developed a strong understanding of structured practice, performance analysis, competitive preparation and professional standards within a high-performance golf environment.
The King’s Hospital, Dublin
Leaving Certificate, 2021
Completed secondary education with a strong emphasis on academics and sport. Subjects: Agricultural Science, Business, Geography, English, Biology and Maths.
Golf Experience
Honour Caddie, The Island Golf Club, Dublin
Summers 2018–2025
·      Provided professional caddie support to members and guests at one of Ireland’s leading links courses.
·      Built strong relationships through reliability, course knowledge, communication and professional conduct.
·      Supported golfers by reading conditions, advising on strategy, club selection and course management.
·      Represented the club positively in a high-standard member and visitor environment.
Competitive Amateur Golfer
Ongoing
·      Maintained a high playing standard through disciplined practice, tournament preparation and regular competition.
·      Competed in major Irish youth and amateur events, including a 3rd place finish in the Connacht Boys Stroke Play Championship.
·      Competed on the Portugal Pro Tour and represented The Island Golf Club in Senior Cup and other club teams.
·      Developed strong course management, resilience, preparation habits and the ability to perform under pressure.
·      Represented clubs and sponsors professionally on and off the course.
Coaching Experience
Informal / Developing
·      Informally coached beginner and developing golfers, helping them improve fundamentals, confidence and enjoyment of the game.
·      Focused on grip, setup, alignment, basic swing principles and course confidence.
·      Keen to develop formal coaching skills through the PGA pathway and by learning from experienced professionals.
·      Interested in supporting junior coaching, beginner programmes, group sessions and member coaching.
Customer Service & Business Experience
Coffee Shop Assistant, Jones Garden Centre, Dublin
December 2024
·      Delivered friendly and efficient customer service in a busy seasonal café environment.
·      Operated tills, handled customer orders and worked as part of a team during peak trading periods.
·      Maintained high standards of presentation, hygiene and service under pressure.
Owner / Operator, Rory’s Egg Business
2013–2018
·      Managed a small local business with over 150 hens, including collecting, packaging and selling fresh eggs.
·      Built a regular customer base through reliability, trust and consistent service.
·      Managed cash handling, organisation, timekeeping and daily responsibility from a young age.
Selected Golf Achievements
·      Philip Walton U19 Scratch Cup winner, 2019.
·      U18 Irish Junior Open Series winner at Headford, 2019.
·      Barton Cup team winner, 2019.
·      Jimmy Bruen Leinster Division Trophy team winner, 2019.
·      Jimmy Bruen All-Ireland Trophy team runner-up, 2019.
·      Fingal Junior League Trophy team winner, 2019.
·      Metropolitan Trophy team runner-up, 2019.
Wider Sporting Background
Hockey
Represented Leinster with 4 caps and Ireland Under-16s with 3 caps. Represented Portrane Hockey Club 1st team in 2017, 2018 and 2024–2026, competing in EY1, the top league in Ireland. Developed teamwork, leadership and performance habits through high-level competition.
Cricket
Represented Leinster Under-15s and played for Malahide Cricket Club.
Fly Fishing
Represented Ireland at U18/U19 level in Four Nations and World Championship competition. Won multiple All-Ireland and Leinster titles, including the U19 All-Ireland Rivers Fly Fishing Championship in 2015 as the youngest ever winner.
Key Strengths
·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
·      Professional, reliable and well presented.
·      Comfortable working with members, guests and visitors.
·      Strong playing knowledge and understanding of competitive golf.
·      Motivated to learn and develop through the PGA pathway.
·      Team player with the confidence to work independently when required.
·      Disciplined, organised and used to performing under pressure.
Interests
Golf, gym training, outdoor pursuits and maintaining an active lifestyle.
References
Available on request.