Unfortunately with the changing of seasons all good things must come to an end, which means its the end of my summer job as the golf course beverage cart girl. It's been an absolute joy working at The Highlands in Grand Rapids, MI. I had the opportunity to work with great people, meet and network with league members, and hang out with the coolest ranger in town. Being an outgoing, social kind of gal, this job was perfect for me. The daily life of a bev cart girl was long 12 hour shifts, working back-to-back outings and serving crazy golfers a cool refreshing beverage throughout their rounds. When flirting with a foursome of sweaty guys every six minutes and hearing cheesy pick-up lines was merely part of the job. And rocking a tan only on the left side of your body while shorts tan lines will forever be noticeable. Coming from a non-golfers perspective, entering the golf course is like entering a whole new territory with rules and lingo you must learn to be successful. So take in some words of advice from my experience and enjoy the
A golfer once told me this definition of a bev cart girl : 'The goddess of the golf course and a golfers favorite distraction."
● Watch out for flying golf balls, this is a golf course after all. And the bev cart typically becomes an easy target.
● Stop immediately if you see a man with his back to you facing a tree or bushes. Things will just get very awkward if you proceed to interrupt.
● Remember your league members beverage of choice, they'll be impressed when you drive up and have the beer waiting for them before they tee-off.
● Don't take shots with every group of guys that ask. If you do, you will be toasted at the end of your shift.
● Try to learn the names of the regulars.
● Watch for bumps and hills that seem to appear out of no where, especially the bunkers.
● Drive in opposite directions of the flow of the course, this way you don't play the chasing game with your cart and creep up behind the golfers.
● Be witty and quick on your feet. Pick-up lines come in fast so be ready with a clever one back. It'll most likely result in a little extra green in the end $$$
● Rude golfers? Shower them with smiles and laughs and bend over backwards because more times than not they change their mind frame, making your job much easier.
● Learn a little bit about golf, lingo, and rules. I told a golfer the bases were loaded today... know what you're talking about, unlike me.
● A little short shorts never hurt nobody.
● Master the morning Bloody Mary and know your beer.
● Acknowledge and make eye contact with every group of people you pass to assure they didn't need anything or create clever hand gestures will a few regulars. The gesture signals they need beer, never will get mistaken with a friendly wave.
● Overall respect the players and the game, while some are serious and some are out for a good time know how to approach each group.
● Always smile and enjoy the cruise around the course, you'll tally up close to a few hundred rounds in a summer!
PS: Don't fall out of the golf cart.
#TrueLifeofaBevCartGirlA golfer once told me this definition of a bev cart girl : 'The goddess of the golf course and a golfers favorite distraction."
● Watch out for flying golf balls, this is a golf course after all. And the bev cart typically becomes an easy target.
● Stop immediately if you see a man with his back to you facing a tree or bushes. Things will just get very awkward if you proceed to interrupt.
● Remember your league members beverage of choice, they'll be impressed when you drive up and have the beer waiting for them before they tee-off.
● Don't take shots with every group of guys that ask. If you do, you will be toasted at the end of your shift.
● Try to learn the names of the regulars.
● Watch for bumps and hills that seem to appear out of no where, especially the bunkers.
● Drive in opposite directions of the flow of the course, this way you don't play the chasing game with your cart and creep up behind the golfers.
● Be witty and quick on your feet. Pick-up lines come in fast so be ready with a clever one back. It'll most likely result in a little extra green in the end $$$
● Rude golfers? Shower them with smiles and laughs and bend over backwards because more times than not they change their mind frame, making your job much easier.
● Learn a little bit about golf, lingo, and rules. I told a golfer the bases were loaded today... know what you're talking about, unlike me.
● A little short shorts never hurt nobody.
● Master the morning Bloody Mary and know your beer.
● Acknowledge and make eye contact with every group of people you pass to assure they didn't need anything or create clever hand gestures will a few regulars. The gesture signals they need beer, never will get mistaken with a friendly wave.
● Overall respect the players and the game, while some are serious and some are out for a good time know how to approach each group.
● Always smile and enjoy the cruise around the course, you'll tally up close to a few hundred rounds in a summer!
PS: Don't fall out of the golf cart.