Paul Wilson
From teaching professional → to managing director of a major golf resort in Phuket.
A British PGA pro who moved from the lesson tee to the boardroom, now managing director of a major Phuket golf resort.
Where they started
Turned professional and completed PGA training in 2007, then took a course-construction and management role with Troon Golf in Abu Dhabi before moving to Phuket in 2013.
Career milestones
- 2007
Turned pro and completed PGA training, then sought work overseas.
- Abu Dhabi
Joined Troon Golf at Saadiyat Beach: course construction, opening and management.
- 2013
Moved to Phuket and joined the Banyan Group.
- 2015
Led the renovation and launch of Laguna Golf Phuket.
- Today
Vice President & Managing Director of the Laguna Phuket destination.
What they do today
- Lead golf and resort operations.
- Manage staff, budgets and service standards.
- Oversee course-renovation and capital projects.
- Develop partnerships, events and commercial strategy.
Advice for aspiring professionals
How to get started in this speciality.
- A PGA foundation plus a business degree opens the door to management.
- Taking on an overseas construction project fast-tracks real experience.
- Hospitality and sustainability skills widen a golf career into leadership.
Contact a resort golf-club manager and request an informational interview about operations.
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