In 2018 I took on the role of Technical Director for the Oman Golf Committee, my initial focus included a review of the governance and constitution of the Committee, and its strategic plan, in an effort to gain Association status, which was subsequently awarded by the Ministry of Sport in 2019.The Oman Golf Association exists to increase awareness, participation, promotion and appreciation of golf to the domestic and international markets. Working with the golf clubs in Oman the Association has created initiatives to develop the game domestically as well as generating international exposure to promote tourism.In 2019 the Oman Golf Association became the promoters of the Oman Open European Tour event, this event became central to our strategy of developing the game.After consideration and consultation with the relevant Ministries, beyond COVID the tour event moved from the European (DP World) Tour to the Asian Tour, becoming the first International Series event in the Middle East in 2023.Since joining the Oman Golf Association the notable achievements have been;Establishing the Oman Golf Association.Creating a revised strategy and constitution for the Association.Developing the National Teams and seeing success at Under 13 and Under 15 level.Creating the GOladies program for Omani National ladies.Committing to the Women in Golf Charter.Implementing World Handicap System and joining the USGA GHIN network.Promoting and staging the 2019 and 2020 Oman Open European Tour events.Establishing a working partnership with the GEO Foundation for a national sustainability program.Securing and assisting with the delivery of the Asian Tour International Series Oman event in 2023 and 2024.

Having worked at Al Mouj Golf from 2011 to 2017 and experienced first hand the initial European Challenge Tour events (2013 and 2014) and subsequently the Challenge Tour Grand Final (2015 and 2016) I was asked by NBO to oversee the staging of the inaugural (2018) NBO Oman Open, a full European Tour event and arguably the largest sporting event to be held in Oman to date.

I relocated to Oman in September 2011 to oversee the pre-opening phase of Al Mouj Golf which opened in December 2011. My role consisted of recruiting for, establishing and managing Golf Operations, The Golf Academy, Membership and the Proshop, both operationally and strategically. I was responsible for setting and monitoring budgets and reporting monthly to Senior Management and the Board of Investors. We actively sought customer feedback through comment cards, member surveys and through 59Club.With golf being relatively new to the Sultanate of Oman increasing participation and exposure was a key objective, the Academy became key in achieving this with three PGA Qualified Instructors delivering instruction and conducting golf induction sessions to a variety of organisations, both on and off site.The Golf Course received several accolades in a short period of time, most notably being panel voted as the 4th Best Course in the Middle East by Golf Digest in 2014 and subsequently climbing to 2nd Best in 2016.In 2013 Al Mouj Golf hosted the European Challenge Tour National Bank of Oman Golf Classic, this was repeated in 2014 before becoming the venue for the Challenge Tour Grand Final in 2015 and 2016.

In 2007 I was transferred by Dubai Golf to Emirates Golf Club. My move coincided with the Academy changing from an externally managed facility to an in house operation, although Peter Cowen remained involved in a consultative role. My initial remit was to set up the Academy and packages in order to establish it within the local market and become a strong revenue stream for the club. I was responsible for the staffing, budgeting, reporting and monitoring the financial performance of the Academy.

In 2005 I moved from the Belfry in order to broaden my horizons, I was of the belief that in order to truly understand all aspects of the business I should experience them myself first hand and I therefore sought a full time teaching position. Being the only fully floodlit facility in the region at the time Nad Al Sheba was a very busy operation and I quickly established a very full teaching diary.

In 2003 the PGA National Teaching Academy and National Custom Fitting Centre opened and I became the Titleist Custom Fitting Specialist, this involved the setting up and running of the Titleist Fitting Suite. Although appointed to a specific brand we received training from all of the brands stocked into order to offer an unrivaled experience to the customer.

In 2001 I joined an existing team of 8 Professionals at the De Vere Belfry. During my time as an Assistant I worked in all areas of the Golf Operation including; starter and course marshal, golf reservations and check-in, halfway house and refreshment carts, driving range, corporate golf days and the retail outlet which at the time was the largest of its kind in the UK.

Entered into a partnership to operate a golf retail outlet at a 9 hole municipal course on the outskirts of Bath. As part of the arrangement we were also responsible for taking bookings and green fees on behalf of the local authority.