Gavin Woodroffe – General Manager
Zimbali Country Club
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What led you to becoming a PGA Professional?
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From a very young age I realised I wanted golf to be a part of my life and to be given the opportunity to combine a career with the game I love was a dream come true. |
How long have you been in your current position?
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4 Years |
What does your job entail?
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The entire running of the Club, including and not limited to, Finance, Golf Course, Golf Operations, F&B, Memberships, Marketing. |
Do you have any environmental or sustainability goals that you have met and would like to share?
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We have designed an Environmental Management Plan for the Estate of Zimbali, and specific consideration with the golf course. |
Please give us a brief outline of the path you took to lead you to your current position | · Apprentice
Kloof Country Club 1999 – 2001 Mount Edgecombe Country Club 2001 – 2004
· PGA Member Oubaai Golf Club 2004 – 2013 Erinvale Golf Club 2013 – 2016 Zimbali Country Club 2016 – Present |
Why do you feel that you would be a good candidate to win this award?
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I have many years of experience within the PGA industry, and have had the opportunity to be a part of many great clubs, to which I have been able to learn and grow to be a better person and representative of the PGA. |