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Chris Knowles is a PGA Golf Professional with 27 years of experience in golf management, teaching, and retail. He has worked at various golf clubs, including Sapey Golf and Country Club, Herefordshire Golf Club, and Belmont Golf Club. Chris has a strong background in customer service, financial planning, and staff management. As a PGA Head Professional, Chris has guided many young professionals to full qualifications and has implemented successful financial planning and budgeting strategies. He has also launched a new facility of ‘FootGolf’ at his current club, generating additional revenue.

Experience

  • KP Snacks
    • Tyrrels Court ,Strettford Bridge,Leominster,Herefordshire
    • KP snacks
      • Jun 2018 - Present
      • Tyrrels Court ,Strettford Bridge,Leominster,Herefordshire

      Working as part of a team to produce Tyrrells potato crisp products safely and efficiently. I have to ensure we maintained stringent quality levels and minimised raw materials and consumable waste levels to achieve KPI’s for the company

    • General Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

      General Manager with P&L responsibility for all aspects of a busy golf business, including the Golf Course & Golf Operation, Food & Beverage.• Managing the day-to-day business and operation of the Club in accordance with Club policy.• Managing all staff on a daily basis, monitoring and reviewing performance and identifying training needs. • Providing cost effective and efficient services to the membership of Sapey Golf and Country

  • Sapey Golf Club
    • Upper Sapey, Worcestershire
    • P.G.A Head Professional
      • Jun 1990 - Jun 2017
      • Upper Sapey, Worcestershire

      I provide all the PGA Professional services at the Club including retail, repairs, custom fitting, tournament administration and tuition. • Engaging with customers to ensure my retail establishment and the golf club facilities meet their demands, developed customer questionnaires in order to obtain important customer feedback.• As a P.G.A. training establishment I have guided many young professionals to full qualifications.• Experienced in the implementation of financial planning, budgeting and utilising buying plans, ensuring that my golf shop has adequate cash flow and appropriate stock levels in the various categories.. Launched a new facility of ‘FootGolf’ at our Club generating additional revenue.

  • Herefordshire Golf Club
    • Hereford, United Kingdom
    • PGA Qualified Assistant
      • Feb 1988 - Jun 1990
      • Hereford, United Kingdom

      • Helped the members and their guests improve their golf by teaching a system that is adaptable to fit any physique or any talent level.• I also conducted tailored analysis of each member in order to help them enjoy their golf and lower their handicap.

  • Hereford Municipal Golf Course
    • Hereford, United Kingdom
    • PGA Trainee
      • Jan 1985 - Feb 1988
      • Hereford, United Kingdom

      • Manage shop in Head Professionals absence• Club Repairs• Tournament management• Merchandising• Coaching

  • Belmont Golf Club
    • Hereford, United Kingdom
    • Shop Assistant
      • Jun 1984 - Jan 1985
      • Hereford, United Kingdom

Education

  • 1982 - 1984
    Belmont Abbey Hereford
    High School
  • 1979 - 1982
    The Bishop Of Hereford Bluecoat School
    High School

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