Walid Abu Elsamid

About the Candidate

Objective

To secure a promising position that leverages my extensive coaching experience, strategic vision, and leadership skills. Aiming for both a professional challenge and growth opportunities.

Key Skills

Effective organizational, administrative, and public relations skills: demonstrated experience working effectively in diverse environments. Proficient with computer software applications (Microsoft Office and equivalent).

An experienced, multilingual, and result orientated professional with a proven track record in golf coaching, operations management, business development, and strategic leadership.

Experience

Golf Saudi (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

PGA Golf Professional                                                                                     May 2024 – Present

Ayla Golf Club (Aqaba, Jordan)

Deputy Club Manager / PGA Golf Professional                                        Apr 2022 – Apr 2024

Senior Golf Operations Supervisor / PGA Golf Professional                  July 2020 – Mar 2022

Golf Operations Supervisor / Assistant PGA Golf Professional             Oct 2017 – June 2020

Golf Operations Supervisor                                                                            Sep 2016 – Sep 2017

 Formosa Chinese Restaurant (Aqaba, Jordan)

Bar Manager / Bartender                                                                               Oct 2015 – Sep 2016

 Jordan Tape Factory (Amman, Jordan)

General Manager / Owner.                                                                            Jun 2009 – Nov 2014

Operations Manager.                                                                                      Feb 2007 – Jun 2009

Machine Operator.                                                                                          Dec 2005 – Feb 2007

Part-time Jobs

Tournament Coordinator / PGA Golf Professional (Jordan Golf/Federation)                     2017-2023

PGA Golf Professional (Birdie Golf, Indoor Simulator)                                                              2022

Regional Sales Representative (World Axis Trading CO. / Aqaba, Jordan)                          Jan 2016 – Aug 2016

Taiwan International Golf Academy (Taipei, Taiwan)
Assistant Golf Coach                                                                                                                          Jan 2015 – Sep 2015

Jordan Gymnastics Federation Coach/Instructor (Amman, Jordan)                                     2003 -2009

Education & Certificates
1992 – 2005         Amman National School

–        Elementary and high school SAT program

2005 – 2010         The University of Jordan

–        Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

2017 – 2020         University of Birmingham

–        (FDSC) Foundation Degree in Golf Management Studies, Professional Golfers Association.

2020                 Fully Qualified Member of the PGA

2023                  Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

–  TPI level 1

2024                  Trackman University

2025                  Foresight Sports

– Peak Level 1

2025                  Sportsbox

–  Level 1

2025                 Swing Catalyst

–   Introduction to Biomechanics

–   Introduction to Video Analysis

Languages

Arabic – Mother tongue.

English – Full professional proficiency.

Mandarin Chinese – Intermediate speaking and listening.

Athletic & Other Achievements

Jordan Gymnastics Federation player (1994 -2002)

–        Represented Jordan nationally and internationally in many tournaments that were held in the Middle East Region, Tunisia, Egypt, China, Turkey and most noticeably Russia (Mockba 1998 Olympic Youth Games)

Jordan Golf Federation player (2003 – 2019)
–        Represented Jordan in tournaments around the Middle East Region.

First Jordanian golfer to turn professional (2017)

First Jordanian to fully qualify as a PGA Professional (2020)