Description

Description

The focus of the Player Assistant is the following:

• Monitors and maintains the pace of play on the course(s) at pre-determined acceptable playing times.
• Responsible for communicating course pace of play, course conditions and situations to the Starter, Golf Shop Staff, other Player Assistants, and any other appropriate personnel.
• Remain visible and accessible to guests on the course.
• Assist them with whatever they need. Greets the guest(s) with a smile and by their name if possible.
• Combines groups to make foursomes where appropriate.
• Makes sure that all guests start at their designated time.
• During your tour of the course, pick up any trash/debris, replace cart directional stakes/ropes, fix ball marks on greens and check all on-course restrooms for needed supplies and cleanliness.
• Remains in constant communication with the Golf Shop, Cart Attendants, Bag Handlers and Player Assistants.
• Inform the guests about current course conditions, local rules, golf cart restrictions, inclement weather, golf course etiquette, and any activities on the course which could affect their round.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean and stocked cart with required supplies at all times.
• Copy and review the day’s tee sheets with the Starter/Greeter, and update throughout the day.
• Monitor the pace of play at all times by being visible and recording all pertinent information on your pace of play log sheets. Assist slow groups.
• While roaming the course report any on-course safety issues; assist the players with any cart mechanical or GPS problems, pick up any loose trash, fix down ropes, repair ball marks, check on course restrooms frequently to make sure they are clean and have proper supplies.
• Work closely with the tournament department leading players onto the course and placing or retrieving proximity markers from the course. Keep golf shop aware of the positions of the first and last group in a tournament shotgun for crossover purposes.
• Perform other duties as requested by WGP Corporate / Guest Services Captain / Starter & Greeter.