Tom Graves, Pga Email & Phone Number

Depoe Bay, Or, Us

PGA Director of Golf overseeing the entire golf operation

Non-Profit for college golfers

Over five years, I had the privilege of working both in the golf industry and the hotel/hospitality industry. I invested three years in Salishan’s golf operations serving golfers as an Outside Services Associate. The other two years I served as a Front Desk Associate at the hotel where I coordinated all aspects of the guest’s lodging needs. I assisted Salishan in the acquiring and maintaining of its AAA Four Diamond resort rating during 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Salem, Or, Us

As the Director of Golf, I oversaw all aspects of the Corban University Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs.Coaching & Team Development: I led and supported 13 male golfers, 9 female golfers and 5 assistant coaches. I planned and ran team practices & workouts. I emphasized the mental game, course management skills, assisted with technical development, and provided on-course support during competition. I built and maintained quality relationships with golfers, parents, and alumni.Administration & Recruiting: I managed all administrative aspects of the golf programs. I scheduled tournaments & made travel arrangements, executed tournament travel, managed NAIA & institutional compliance, managed team budget, conducted fundraising campaigns, built & maintain donor relationships, ordered uniforms & equipment, and managed gear inventory. I oversaw all facets of recruiting high-caliber student-athletes including identification, communications, scouting, and awarding scholarships. I coordinated and hosted two collegiate tournaments and two fundraiser tournaments each year of my tenure.Strategy: I am a planner. I was strategic about casting the vision for the golf programs. I set team goals and worked with our student-athletes to establish individual goals. I have high expectations and aim to create a culture of trust, hard work, fun, competition, and success.

Working at a 9-hole public golf course for six years has given me valuable experience in customer service and an inside look at how a small business operates. I worked alongside the owner/PGA Professional and contributed to the success of the golf course by serving customers, scheduling tee times, taking payments, selling merchandise and maintaining the grounds.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting And Finance

Class A Pga Membership, Pga Pgm 3.0 Program