New manager for Wild Coast Country Club
JC Coetzer was recruited from Gary Player Country Club at Sun City.
The Wild Coast Sun Country Club’s new golf operations manager, JC Coetzer, has big plans for the renowned venue.
Coetzer was recruited from the prestigious Gary Player Country Club at Sun City.
At 12, Coetzer hit his first hole-in-one and fell in love with the grand game.
Over the coming years, he honed his craft, competed in various tourneys, joined the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of South Africa in 2014, and eventually received Class AA status in 2021.
“Under the guidance of Ken Payet, the golf director at Sun City, I had the privilege of assisting with the management and operations of the Nedbank Golf Challenge for five years,” said Coetzer.
He added that Payet is also the tournament director for the Nedbank Golf Challenge (NGC).
Coetzer successfully ran two on-course pro shops and hosted numerous golf events, including the SA Open and SunBet Golf Tournament and leading South African corporates.
“During last year’s NGC, Graham Wood (Sun International’s COO) said he had noticed my hard work. Being noticed by that level of management was extremely special,” he said.
Coetzer was put forward for the Wild Coast Sun’s golf operations manager position and was interviewed by Payet, Wild Coast Sun’s general manager, Peter Tshidi and Human Resources manager, Babalwa Jaji.
Tshidi said JC is a seasoned professional whose dedication to excellence and passion for the sport will elevate the golf experience to new heights.
He added that his innovative approach and commitment to providing an exceptional experience for members and guests align with the values at the resort.
Also, he is confident that the golf operations will continue to thrive under his leadership, further solidifying Wild Coast Sun’s reputation as a premier golfing destination.
The PGA’s slogan is ‘touching lives through the game of golf’, and the association creates qualified professionals in all aspects of the game.
“From the rules, club fitting, course management, and even how the angle of the grass would affect your game, encouraging golfers to improve and thereby adding enjoyment to the game. JC’s goal at Wild Coast Sun is to improve the all-round golfing experience, which he already started implementing from his first day on July 1,” said Tshidi.
Meanwhile, Coetzer said he and the team had already improved many systems, from a newly implemented online reservation system, a new menu at the clubhouse, a fully automated irrigation system and a brand-new fleet of golf carts.
“We have an ongoing tender process. We are looking for new landscaping and course management services. We are hoping to find the best suitable candidates on the market,” he said.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like the South Coast Fever’s Facebook page
