How to go about it?

[GOLFER1994]

Once more... i am looking for advice of you intelligent lot
As a young avid golfer, a career in golf seems like it would be perfect! I really enjoy physical work and if it involves golf, even better!
I have been looking at specifically caddying and working in a tour van doing adjustments and changes. I have also been looking at the more realistic choice of greenkeeping
Does anybody have any inside info on how i would go about getting into jobs such as caddying and in the tour van??

When i get to UK i will hopefully be able to get a sunday/evening job in which i will work at the course and help out, if possible.
Do you think it would be a good idea to send an email now, explain a bit about myself and inquire slightly about a possibility of a job??
Many Thanks!

 

[GOLFER1994]

Anybody??? :S

 

[robbest3offthetee]

Why not, Nothing to lose by sending E Mails, Think you may have to get a lower h/cap mind, and a more understanding of the game !!

 

[GOLFER1994]

Lower handciap for what!?
Clearly i am not going to be trying to get this job in the next few months, I have 2 years of college first!
I was just looking for advice of how to 'get my foot in the door'

 

[granters]

Best thing to do is get yourself as much work experience as possible, which you'll have to do for free. Get in touch with as many clubs/professionals as you can and get your name known. That way when an opportunity comes up you'll have a chance at it. Phoning is always better than e-mail as an e-mail can be ignored. Probably better to e-mail then follow it up with a call. You'll have to be determined too as i imagine there'll be quite significant competition.

Be prepared to be rejected more than anything, and don't let it get you down