Ashley Northridge

Ashley Northridge

Golf Professional

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at Kingswood Golf and Country Club

  • Education

    • South East Derbyshire College

      1986 - 1988
      Sports Studies

      2-year Sports Foundation Course Outdoor Pursuits Recreation Management Coaching Skills Strength and Fitness/Athletics Swimming/Lifesaving Socio-historical Sports Project Personal Performance Skills (Individual/Team Games) Qualified C.C.P.R. Community Sports Leader

  • Experience

    • Chevin Golf Club

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
      Golf Professional

      Assistant Golf Professional to Willie Bird at Chevin Golf Club, Duffield, Derbyshire. www.chevingolf.co.uk

    • Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
      Golf Professional

      Assistant Golf Professional to David Talbot at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club, Richmond, Surrey. www.rmsgc.co.uk

    • Wentworth Club Ltd

      Jan 1995 - Dec 2000
      Golf Professional

      Shop Manager and Head Teaching Professional to Bernard Gallacher (until his retirement) thereafter to David Rennie, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey. www.wentworthclub.com

    • Golfers Paradise

      Feb 2000 - Apr 2002
      Project Manager

      Project Manager to develop Spanish branch of exclusive Golf Superstore ‘Golfer´s Paradise’ in Sotogrande, Cádiz, Spain from scratch. Grand Opening and Management until April 2002.

    • Palheiro Golf

      Apr 2002 - Aug 2005
      Director of Golf

      Responsible for all Golf Operations, Teaching Academy, Golf Shop and Reception with a team of 12. www.palheirogolf.com

    • Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate

      Sept 2005 - Jul 2014
      Director of Golf and Hotel (GM Resort Operations)

      As Director, responsibilities included membership, hotel, F&B, club-house, golf course, sports facilities, marketing, commercial, financial (budgeting, strategic planning & control) and health & safety with a team at its height of 70 plus people. Arcos Gardens grew into a community of 130 homes with a strong reputation for excellent service and quality facilities. It hosted the European tour qualifying school for 4 years and became a ‘Golf World’ European Top 100 golf course.Hotel services consisted of an 11-bedroom farmhouse boutique hotel, 44 two-bedroom townhouses and six large luxurious villas. The award winning resort developed a reputation for elite training and became the official winter training headquarters for the Swedish Golf Federation, English Golf Union and the PGA of Germany. Many other federations and unions visited Arcos Gardens as well as top ranked individuals, all enjoying the fantastic practice facilities and service we provided. Show less

    • Galt Country Club

      Apr 2015 - Feb 2018
      General Manager

      Galt Country Club is the oldest private golf course in Waterloo Region, and is rich in history. The Stanley Thompson designed golf course features impeccable grooming, mature trees and spectacular views of the Grand River. Galt Country Club offers a diverse mix of golf events for a variety of ages and abilities. During the winter all levels of curling enthusiasts are welcome at Galt Country Club, with a variety of leagues that meet throughout the curling season. The Clubhouse is a special place where families, couples and individuals can enjoy premium recreation and social activities year round. With a strong social community, creative menus and expert staff, it is the perfect place to relax after a game of golf, a long day at work or to bring the family for a delicous dinner. Show less

    • Burhill

      Oct 2018 - May 2021
      Head of Golf Operations
    • Kingswood Golf & Country Club

      May 2021 - now
      General Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Certificate in Golf Business Theory

      PGA
    • Frankly Certified Putting Instructor

      Mar 2018
    • Advanced Diploma in Golf Business Theory

      PGA
      Dec 2014
    • Exploring sport coaching and psychology

      The Open University
      May 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashley Northridge
      PGA Fellow Professional The Professional Golfers' Association Feb 2015