JAMES RONDEAU Level II Associate Member, South Dennis, Massachusetts

Many good things have happened to me since completing my course as a USGTF associate member. My middle school coaching job led to the varsity high school head coach position at Chatham High School in Massachusetts.

I have been working at both private and public golf courses in both inside and outside operations. I volunteered to work for the Massachusetts Golf Association in the First Tee program. This developed into an instructor’s position and, by attrition, the head professional’s position at our local golf course.

I also have been volunteering at three PGA tour events, the CA Championship at Doral, the Honda Classic, and the Deutsche Bank Championship. I’ve worked my way up to tee/announcer and starter.

The best advice I came away with during my week with the USGTF is not only to teach other people, but also to teach yourself to adjust to certain situations. This is most important, after making a mistake and hitting a poor shot.

In closing, I want to thank Bob Wyatt for, 1) a good base to start out on my new career, and 2), helping improve my own game. It was a great experience and well worth it. The perks that come with being a USGTF member and its rewards make for a great profession.

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