PGASOFEUROPE THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Robert Moss – PGA of Great Britain & Ireland Advanced Golf Professional, Mendip Spring Golf & Country Club; PGAs of Europe Tournament Director; PGA Rules Referee What does your current role
involve? I am the club
Professional at Mendip Spring and spend most of my time coaching individuals, groups as well as going in to the local schools to develop a local schools/club link. I’m also involved with the Somerset Golf Partnership taking golf to the community and encouraging more participation. I am a member of the PGA Rules panel,
refereeing at tournaments for the PGA, European Tour and the LET. I’m also the Tournament Director for the
PGAs of Europe’s tournaments. This involves making sure the tournament runs smoothly from start to finish from meeting with the host venue/sponsor, course set up and marking the course to ensure the fair and strict applications of the rules of golf, producing local rules, identifying tee and pin positions to use during the week and locating areas of the course for referees to cover during tournament days. I MC prize presentations
and follow up with correspondence with all personnel attached to the event to maintain relationships.
What was your reason for going into
your area of the industry? I have been on the PGA Rules Panel for
12/13 years and it all started with one of my members always coming into the pro shop asking ‘worst-case scenario’ rules questions, which I struggled to answer! I saw the PGA had a CPD Rules course, which I attended, and did reasonably well in the exam and was invited to join the panel.
What are the main obstacles you
face in your position? The biggest problem is slow play!! Pros are
playing for a lot of money and understandably don’t want to rush shots and the amateurs pay a lot of money to play so also want to take their time and enjoy the day. Our job is to ensure a sensible pace of play is maintained for the enjoyment of everyone. I also think as coaches we have an obligation to the game to work on set-up routines with our pupils that is an acceptable time whilst still getting them prepared for the shot. There’s nothing worse as a referee than having to put a player on the clock and increasing the pressure on him when he is playing for his living!
What are the main pieces of advice you would give to a PGA Pro looking to move into your area of the
industry? Learn the rules and in particular the
'Definitions' as they are the foundations on which the rule book is written. Once you are comfortable navigating the rule book, contact your PGA or federation to find out about any refereeing opportunities. Whilst the days on the course can be long, I have been very fortunate to go to some fantastic venues around the world for tournaments.
Is there one key thing that you have learnt in your area of expertise that could be applied to all areas and if so
what is it? I would say take your time and gather all the
facts/information before giving an answer. The last thing you want to do is dive straight in and answer and then find out material facts that would have changed the outcome! It is better to take your time and give the correct answer rather than rush and give a wrong answer. Also never be afraid to call for a second opinion, that is a strength rather than a weakness. The same can be applied to coaching as well, I like to take my time to fully assess the situation before delivering my verdict and I am never afraid to seek a second pair of eyes or opinion if needed.
THE PLAYER Henrik Engdahl – Head Professional, The Crete Golf Club Greece
important to offer a full service in many areas to all my members and guests. That’s why I try to have a broad variety of services and expertise under my belt.
What were your reasons for going to
work in that particular location? Leaving Sweden as a very mature market and
What does your current role involve? At the moment I run the club’s academies,
coach the Greek national team, give lessons and then play in Pro-Ams with members and clients.
What was your reason for going into
your area of the industry? As a fully qualified PGA Professional I find it
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going to Greece where golf is a lot newer was quite a challenge, but I wanted to help build and support Greek Golf. Now there are a few new developments happening and I think we’re on the right track.
What are the main obstacles you face
in your position? I would say only language really. Many of our
guests are coming from Russian speaking countries and my knowledge in Russian is very
limited, but luckily I have a Russian-speaking assistant this year.
What are the main pieces of advice you would give to a PGA Pro looking to
move into your area of the industry? Build a good foundation based on
education/experience, be open-minded and accept that you are in a different culture.
Is there one key thing that you have learnt in your area of expertise that could be applied to all areas and if so
what is it? Work on your social skills and be a good
listener and last but not least, make sure you are educated. A proper education can get you everywhere.
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