• Nicholas Pace, PGA
  • Resume
  • Merchandising
  • Tournament Ops
  • Mentoring & Staffing
  • Instruction
  • Travel
  • Contact
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    • Nicholas Pace, PGA
    • Resume
    • Merchandising
    • Tournament Ops
    • Mentoring & Staffing
    • Instruction
    • Travel
    • Contact
  • Nicholas Pace, PGA
  • Resume
  • Merchandising
  • Tournament Ops
  • Mentoring & Staffing
  • Instruction
  • Travel
  • Contact

Professional Resume

Bob O'Link Golf Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

Bob O'Link Golf Club

Lead Assistant Golf Professional

May 2023 - Present

Medinah Country Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

Bob O'Link Golf Club

First Assistant Golf Professional

April 2021 - April 2023

Assistant Golf Professional

May 2020 - October 2020

PGA Golf Management Intern

May 2017 - October 2019


Ocean Reef Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional

October 2019 - April 2021

Winged Foot Golf Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

Winged Foot Golf Club

PGA Golf Management Intern

May 2016 - August 2016

Work Experience

Bob O’Link Golf Club - Highland Park, IL

  • Lead the buying, planning, and implementation of an OTB plan for a merchandise operation which, for the first time, surpassed $1 million in sales in 2025 with an average margin of 22%
  • Structured an Internship Program that fosters an environment for the mentorship and growth of young golf professionals
  • Conducted a high-end tournament program using unique gift ideas, preparation and organization of staff roles, strong communication between departments, and stout attention to detail
  • Assisted in the design and completion of a state-of-the-art indoor simulator suite
  • Provided members with instruction and club fittings using Trackman technology and video analysis
  • Instructor for a Junior Golf Program of 40+ students
  • Regularly play golf with the membership leading to stronger and more personal relationships

Medinah Country Club - Medinah, IL

  • Coordinated all major golf events including multiple member-members (up to 216 players) and member-guest events (up to 380 players)
  • Oversaw a weekly Men’s Golf League of over 250 Members, which saw a 40% increase after taking over as lead coordinator in 2019
  • Conducted the hiring, onboarding, and training for an Internship Program, which had 25 PGA Interns and Associates from all over the world in the 2022 season
  • Managed a hard good operation working alongside the Club Fitter that generated $750,000 in revenue in 2022
  • Heavily involved in a retail and merchandise operation for a shop that produced an annual revenue of $3.5 million 
  • Supervised a staff of 45+ employees at peak season, requiring constant communication, teamwork, and leadership in training, scheduling, and daily oversight 
  • Performed lessons, club fittings, junior golf clinics, and ladies clinics to golfers of all skill levels
  • Participated in caddie training and assisted with the operation of a caddie program with approximately 300 caddies of all skill levels and ages
  • Exemplified best-in-class communication to not only the membership, but across all departments

Ocean Reef Club - Key Largo, FL

  • Lead the organization and coordination of the 9 Hole Ladies Golf League consisting of 130 members
  • Conducted multiple member events, upwards of 350 players, including the Member-Professional Tournament and Ladies Member-Guest
  • Organized weekly Ladies Clinics alongside teaching professionals to bring more engagement and camaraderie amongst the 9 Hole Ladies League
  • Assisted in all areas of a $2.5 million golf retail operation

Winged Foot Golf Club - Mamaroneck, NY

  • Navigated a high-end and high-volume daily Golf Shop Operation including merchandising, handling special orders, inventory control, golf shop maintenance, and working with the point-of-sale system
  • Involved in large-scale events including the 2016 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball and the John G. Anderson Memorial Four-Ball Invitational
  • Designed, organized, and delivered successful teaching clinics for junior golfers

Highlights & Involvement

  • Participated in the 2024 Illinois PGA Birdies for Charity Event personally raising over $21,000 for local charities
  • Coordinated the CDGA's Sunshine Through Golf Program at Medinah Country Club
  • Qualified for the 2022 TaylorMade National Championship at Pebble Beach

Education

Coastal Carolina University - Conway, SC  

B.S. in Business Management with a specialization in Professional Golf Management

Elected to the PGA of America (Class A), February 2020

References

Dan Watters

Head Golf Professional - Bob O'Link Golf Club

Marty DeAngelo

Director of Golf - Grey Oaks Country Club

Former Director of Golf - Medinah Country Club

Scott Kirkwood 

Director of Golf - Los Angeles Country Club

Former Director of Golf - Ocean Reef Club

Tim Drzewinski

Head Golf Professional - Park Ridge Country Club

Former Head Golf Professional - Medinah Country Club

Josh Upson

General Manager - Country Club of Vermont

Former Head Golf Professional - Medinah Country Club

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