There is a unanimous consensus of opinion that we currently have one of the best ever Lady Captains at my home club, Parkstone in Dorset. Pat Watson is confident, charismatic and caring. She bounded into the role with enthusiasm and has injected fun and energy into our social events. She is nothing short of a wonderwoman!
Pat embodies most of what could be described as the perfect personality traits for a club captain or leader of a section. However, this is very much open to interpretation and opinion. There are undoubtedly golf clubs with different ideas and attitudes, and certainly those that will put their hands up and admit that sometimes they get it totally wrong, ending up with a disastrous captain at the helm, that really wasn’t the right person for the job.
So, here are 7 personality traits that we think a great club captain should possess.
Positivity
A club captain is the figurehead of the club. As members you don’t want to hear about the problems they may have to deal with or any tricky decisions they face. The best captains have a can-do attitude that makes sure, no matter what, events run smoothly and golf is played and enjoyed by all. They simply exude positivity.
Passion
Having an undeniable passion for golf will help immensely, allowing the club captain to bring an energy and enthusiasm to their role. Some clubs struggle to get volunteers to step forward and take on the role of captain, seeing it more as a job than an honour. The best captains are those who want to do the job, willingly. It’s not a chore or an obligation but a delight. They love golf and relish the chance to captain their club or section.
Confidence
Although not essential, this is a particularly important leadership trait. It doesn’t matter whether you are captaining a club of 50 or 500 or more members, you will at some point have to stand up in front of a room of golfers with an air of confidence. Any public speaking skills will serve you well. The best captains are very natural and don’t script their speeches too much. They maintain eye contact with their audience and are confident communicators. This leads onto the next point…
Clear Communicator
It goes without saying that hand-in-hand with confidence comes clear communication. This can take many forms, from standing up in front of your members and talking about upcoming competitions and events, to sending out weekly emails or newsletters with updates on the golf played and interesting snippets of club news.
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