Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Member Excursions
Timeline
OperationsManager
James Loughnane

James Loughnane

Auckland ,Auckland

Summary

As an accomplished industry professional, I possess a diverse skill set backed by an MBA, PGA status, and imminent Club Manager of America designation. With a track record of delivering 5-star member excursions, I excel in all aspects of successful golf club management, encompassing operations, finance, coaching, team leadership, sales, and event coordination. My true passion lies in business development, fostering enduring relationships with members, suppliers, and partners. Leveraging my extensive leadership experience, I am eager to assume a role that empowers me to oversee all operations, contributing significantly to the companies overall objectives. Skilled in managing multiple responsibilities, including operations, coaching, and a retail business, I am confident in my ability to make a substantial impact.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Golf

Cottesloe Golf Club
Perth, WA
12.2022 - 07.2023

Director of Golf

Royal Auckland And Grange Golf Club
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2020 - 12.2022

Golf Operations Manager

Royal Auckland And Grange Golf Club
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2017 - 12.2020

Director of Golf

Aviation Golf Club
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2016 - 04.2017

Director of Golf and PGA Professional

Director of Golf

King David Golf Club
Cape Town, South Africa
09.2007 - 06.2015
  • Interim General Manager.

Golf Professional

Golf Club Weitra
Weitra, Austria
05.2000 - 04.2007

Head Professional

Golf Professional

Metropolitan Golf Club
Cape Town , South Africa
04.1993 - 09.1998

Head Professional Professional

PGA Trainee

Cotswold Hills Golf Club
Cheltenham, England
07.1989 - 12.1992

Completed the PGA Traineeship.

Internship Student

Bain & Company
London, England
03.1989 - 06.1989

General administrative duties.

Education

CMAA - Certified Club Manager

Club Management Association of America
New Zealand
04.2024

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

Massey University
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2022

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2012

Certificate - Finance For Non-Financial Managers

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2010

PGA Traineeship

PGA of Great Britain & Ireland
Birmingham, England
11.2000

Skills

  • Strategy & Development
  • Northstar & Vend
  • MiClub & DotGolf
  • Excellent Communication
  • Visionary Leadership
  • Planning and hosting 5-star member excursions
  • Proficient in the German language
  • Team building & interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated AAA PGA Professional

Accomplishments

  • Zambian Open Champion 2000 - South African Tour
  • Zambian Open Champion1997 - South African Tour.
  • Gloucestershire & Somerset PGA Match Play Champion 1990 & 1991.
  • Gloucestershire & Somerset PGA Stroke Play Champion 1992.
  • South African Tour - Tour School winner 1992.
  • Captained the South Africa PGA team at the European Team Championships in Portugal 2010.
  • Committee Member Western Cape PGA 2012- 2014
  • Nominated as Western Cape PGA Professional of the year 2011

Affiliations

PGA Membership

New Zealand PGA- Class A Professional

South African PGA - Class AAA Professional

Member Excursions

  • Plan, co-ordinate and host 5 star member excursions.
  • Conduct personal presentations to promote excursions.
  • Conduct destination quality control trips when designing excursions.
  • Worked closely with Premier Africa Tours, Kent World Travel and Explore More Travel hosting golf, safari and wine excursions for clients from the USA, Europe and New Zealand.

Timeline

Director of Golf

Cottesloe Golf Club
12.2022 - 07.2023

Director of Golf

Royal Auckland And Grange Golf Club
01.2020 - 12.2022

Golf Operations Manager

Royal Auckland And Grange Golf Club
07.2017 - 12.2020

Director of Golf

Aviation Golf Club
09.2016 - 04.2017

Director of Golf

King David Golf Club
09.2007 - 06.2015

Golf Professional

Golf Club Weitra
05.2000 - 04.2007

Golf Professional

Metropolitan Golf Club
04.1993 - 09.1998

PGA Trainee

Cotswold Hills Golf Club
07.1989 - 12.1992

Internship Student

Bain & Company
03.1989 - 06.1989

CMAA - Certified Club Manager

Club Management Association of America

MBA - Masters of Business Administration

Massey University

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Cape Town

Certificate - Finance For Non-Financial Managers

University of Cape Town

PGA Traineeship

PGA of Great Britain & Ireland
James Loughnane