Hi all,
First time posting here. I work at a country club as a personal trainer who is recently TPI certified. In simple, a trainer who works with golfers to better optimize their body for the golf swing. My job isn’t to work on the swing itself, it’s to work on their body so the given client can talk to the golf pro who can then work on their swing.
I like to play golf and have been trying to get better myself. My country club also wants me to mingle and talk with the golfers so I can better promote myself. This happens naturally as I play golf and hit the driving range. The country club is receptive to employees using the gym, having a round of golf at the course, etc. So it’s not uncommon to see a fellow employee using the facilities.
Here’s the story. I was on the driving range when the general manager walks up and starts hitting balls next to me. He then starts giving me advice on my swing to achieve a straighter, farther, better hit ball. I didn’t ask for this advice, but I was raised to be receptive when someone is trying to help, so sure I’ll take the advice and try it out.
He comes over and starts coaching me, giving verbal cues such as “chop the wood,” “don’t hood the club face.”
My next shot my driver head snaps off and is sent flying down the range. This club is very important to me and was a gift. It’s easily worth 300-500.
The general manager then goes “sorry, you can buy a new one at the pro shop.” And doesn’t offer to have the country club compensate me for a new driver as he’s giving me swing advice, on the clock (he’s on a salary, I wasn’t clocked in because I wasn’t working I was at the driving range). I make this country club over 50k a year during sales of my personal training and am very well received by members and employees.
Let me know what y’all think. I’d love your advice on how to move forward and go about this. I’m currently a little sad I just broke a driver that means a lot to me. Thanks for your time.