Ryan Reid – Director of Sport & Recreation
Fancourt and The Links
What led you to becoming a PGA Professional?
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A retired ex golf professional who loves the golf industry and wanted every opportunity to learn and grow and the PGA offers a multitude of learning options. |
How long have you been in your current position?
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4 years |
What does your job entail?
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Management of The Links, Fancourt Country Club Golf, Golf Course Maintenance, Sport & Leisure, Spa and Grounds & Gardens departments. |
Do you have any environmental or sustainability goals that you have met and would like to share?
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Many but most notable is the Audubon certificate of compliance The Links has received. |
Please give us a brief outline of the path you took to lead you to your current position | After stopping professional golf I had the privilege to work at CCJ with Richard Fulford on a short term winter contract assisting in the pro shop and club fitting areas, after that I was employed as the Head Professional at Leopard Creek for 3 wonderful years and was then given the opportunity to be involved in the opening of Serengeti (Jack Nicklaus 27 Hole Signature) and enjoyed 7 incredible years as The Operation Director, learning and growing daily before taking the decision to relocate to the George area and take up the position as Director of Sport & Recreation at Fancourt, arguably South Africa’s finest golfing destination. |
Why do you feel that you would be a good candidate to win this award?
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