Timo Karvinen
PGA Golf Professional
Shenzhen
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and personable golf professional with over 30 years of proven success in managing golf shop operations and private ownership. Exceptional communication skills, combined with extensive experience in online promotion, drive brand visibility and customer engagement. A strong track record of building high-performing teams and consistently delivering top-tier service enhances overall operational excellence. Proficient in financial management, including budgeting and reporting, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
Yyteri Golf Links
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Fully Managed semi-private club with 18-hole golf course and tennis facilities.
- Managed marketing program increasing greenfee play by 30% in two years
- Facilitated a marketing strategy to improve tournament participation by 25%
- Invested for improving maintenance machinery, quality of greens, driving range and club house facilities rising value of membership 30%
Teaching Director
Palm Springs Golf Academy
01.2026 - Current
- Running one of the biggest golf schools in China with 19 coaches
- Created new teaching products reaching annual sales over $5 million
Olympic and Pro Team Coach
Finnish Golf Union
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Full time coach for Tour Professionals and Men’s Amateur Team
- Key person for updating Finnish Golf program
- Managed $2 million National Golf Program with 5 fulltime coaches
Head of Teaching
GoGolf
01.2021 - 2024
- Managing leading golf teaching program in country.
- Managing an extensive golf coaching facilities (indoor and 5 outdoor locations) and team of 7 fulltime coaches.
- Produced weekly teaching content to social media and magazine reaching 500'000+ readers
Head Golf Professional
Espoo Golf Club
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Most highly regarded golf coach in Finland.
- PGA of Finland coach of the year 2019 and 2020.
- Educator / Mentor - Finnish PGA Further Education program.
National Head Coach
Estonian Golf Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Part-time technical coach for the National Team.
- Coach to leading elite amateur golfers and tour professionals.
National Head Coach
Swiss Golf Association
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Full-time technical coach for the National Team.
- Lead a team of 5 full time National and 12 part-time Regional Coaches.
- Successful co-operation with Olympic Committee to guarantee funding for $3 million National Golf program.
Head Golf Professional
Nordcenter Golf & Country Club
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Most sought after golf instructor in Finland with 1300 lessons /year.
- Pro shop retailer with Callaway fitting service increasing sales 30%.
Director of Golf and Head National Coach
Guatemalan Golf Association
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Set-up & Develop National Golf Program and budget
- Guaranteed National Golf Program funding by Olympic Committee for 5 years.
- Team coaching in international amateur and professional events.
National Head Coach
Finnish Golf Union
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Building National Golf Program with $1,5 million budget.
- Leading team of 13 part-time assisting Regional Coaches.
- Educator / Mentor - PGA Academy Finland.
- Created and conduct US College Golf recruiting network and services.
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Sports Coach
Finnish Sports Institute
Vierumäki 06.2009 - 11.2010
Associate of Science - PGA Professional
Finnish Sports Institute
Vierumäki01.1994
Skills
- Generating Revenues
- Marketing Leadership
- Staff Management
- Player Development
- Merchandising
- Financial Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Tournament Management
LANGUAGES
Finnish (Native) – Excellent
English – Strong
Swedish – Intermediate
Spanish – Beginner
Timeline
Teaching Director
Palm Springs Golf Academy
01.2026 - Current
Olympic and Pro Team Coach
Finnish Golf Union
01.2023 - 01.2025
Head of Teaching
GoGolf
01.2021 - 2024
National Head Coach
Estonian Golf Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head Golf Professional
Espoo Golf Club
01.2015 - 01.2020
National Head Coach
Swiss Golf Association
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Professional Sports Coach
Finnish Sports Institute
06.2009 - 11.2010
Head Golf Professional
Nordcenter Golf & Country Club
01.2006 - 01.2011
Director of Golf and Head National Coach
Guatemalan Golf Association
01.2005 - 01.2006
National Head Coach
Finnish Golf Union
01.2001 - 01.2005
General Manager
Yyteri Golf Links
01.1998 - 01.2000
Associate of Science - PGA Professional
Finnish Sports Institute
Accomplishments
PGA Coach of the Year nominee 2019 and 2020
Ministry of Education and Culture Finland, Cross of Merit 2023
TV & MEDIA
- The Open Championship Commentator, ViaSat 2022
- USPGA Championship Commentator, ViaSat 2020, 2021
- Ladies European Tour Advisory Commentator, Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) 2007
NOTEABLE STUDENTS
- Sami Välimäki – Winner Oman Open 2020, Rookie of the Year 2020, European Tour.
- Riikka Hakkarainen – Winner Tenerife Ladies Open 2006, Ladies European Tour.
- Eemil Alajärvi – Alps Tour and European Challenge Tour player.
- Juuso Kahlos – Alps Tour and European Challenge Tour player.
- Ken Marten Soo – Pro Golf Tour player.
- Miikka Mäkinen – Nordic League player.
- Ville Virkkala – Finnish Mens National Team player, NCAA D1 player
Certification
The Golfing Machine, Bachelor Degree, Prague 2009
Sportsbox, Level 2 certification 2025
Science and Sports, Level 3 certification 2022
K-Vest, biomechanics Level 1 certification 2009
Putting Solution, Level 2 certification 2019
Work Availability
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PORTFOLIO
Full portfolio of available on request:- Notable clients - Performances and Education.