What has been your career path to date?
I worked at an American Golf store for three years during my PGA training, where I coached on the driving range and also took on the retail side of the industry. I then got myself a coaching role at Redlibbets in Kent and, once I was qualified, was there for two years before I found out about my dream coaching role at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.
I have now been coaching at the Peter Cowen Golf Academy at Emirates for one season and will be back for my second season this month. Alongside this, I have succeeded in building a decent following on my social media channels, which I use to showcase who I am, what I do, and assist with helping my followers progress in their
golfing journeys.
How did you hear about the role at the Emirates Club?
I lived in Dubai with my family between 2006 and 2009, and I grew up playing the junior competitions that were based at Emirates. I always knew I wanted to go back and work there, as it felt like my second home. I kept in contact with people at the club for several years after that and finally got offered a position a few weeks
prior to me having to start the season. To get offered the role was a dream come true.
What do you think made you stand out from the other candidates?
I definitely see myself as niche. Being female in what is a largely male-dominated industry – which, I should add, is slowly changing for the better – was definitely a selling point, but I think sheer persistency and determination was key for me getting the job, because I made sure I was on the radar each season in case a position became available. As with anything you truly want in life, if you don’t push yourself, and strive for what you want, you won’t get it. I also think having lived there definitely helped and having a big social media presence was also a plus, as I am able to showcase the academy, the golf club, and Dubai as a whole, across all my channels.
