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Michael Harger, PGA 3
Golf Professional ─ The Country Club, Brookline, MA
Ranked 19 in the nation, The Country Club is the oldest, private country club in the US. The membership of 1,200
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plays an average of 26,000 rounds. The Club has hosted US Opens, The Ryder Cup, and many USGA competitions.
The Club employs 220 people in total staff to serve the golf, pool, tennis, curling and full-service dining operations.
● Training contributor to a 200 person caddie program and served as the Starter once per week
● Staffed and contributed to the buying plan for the golf shop that achieved gross sales of $780K
● Managed and responsible for all aspects of a 10 week junior golf program serving over 400 kids
● Developed an advanced junior team traveling to Winged Foot, NY and Brooklawn, CT
Golf Professional ─ Kauri Cliffs Club & Lodge, Matauri Bay, New Zealand
Kauri Cliffs is a 5 star luxury resort situated on 6000 acres on the North Island in New Zealand. The golf course is
ranked 30 in the world and there are 23 guest cottages that are completely booked throughout the peak season.
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Room rates range from $950-$8000 per night and greens fees range from $250-$400.
● Collaborated on the coordination and successful execution of 4 Kalos Golf Cruise events
● Supported a clinic featuring Sir Bob Charles
Golf Professional ─ Jim McLean Golf School, Miami, FL
Ranked as the #1 golf school in the country, The JMGS offers private lessons, clinics, multi-day schools, and elite
junior instruction. Doral generates $3.6 million in annual revenue and employs 28 certified instructors.
● Earned Jim McLean Instructor Certification
● Personally observed over 50 hours of Jim McLean’s lessons with amateurs and PGA Tour Professionals
including: Keegan Bradley, Sergio Garcia, Vaughn Taylor, and Lenny Mattiace
Golf Professional ─ Wilmington Country Club, Wilmington, DE
Wilmington is a 36-hole private facility with a total of approximately 2000 members who play 30,000 rounds per
year. Wilmington has two pools, tennis facilities, squash courts, and multiple dining venues.
● Maintained and contributed to the operation of a 1,400 sq ft. shop that grossed $475K in annual sales
● Supervised outside services while managing an operation with 500 bags in storage and an fleet of 80 carts
FORMAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, with a concentration in Professional Golf
Management and a Minor in Business ─ Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina
CERTIFICATIONS, ACCOLADES, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Current Proficient in Jonas Club Management Systems; Club Broadcast; Microsoft Office Suite
2015-2017 Head Boys Golf Coach, Burr and Burton Academy
2017 Invited to join PGA Magazine’s Taplow Club (peer group of successful PGA professionals)
2015-2018 Volunteer Coach for Bromley Mountain’s Ski/Snowboard junior sports program
2014-2016 Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity of Bennington County
2015 1 Place- Battle on the Battenkill Invitational, Open Division, Manchester CC ~ 73, 71
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2015 3 Place- Dorset Field Club Pro-Am - 71 Individual
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2015-2017 Committee Member of VT Veterans Golf Tournament & Benefit Dinner
2015-2016 Board Member of Northshire Young Professionals
2008 Recipient of Paul Runyon PGA/Collegiate Scholarship
2008 Certified Jim McLean Golf Instructor
2004-2007 PGA Tour event Volunteer including The Tour Championship and The Deutsche Bank
2006 Career low round of 67 (29-37) at Wilmington Country Club
2004 Passed PGA Playing Ability Test on first attempt (1st place)
2003-2004 Special Olympics Golf Coach
