A qualified professional for more than 20 years now, Lynn began her career under the guidance of Michael Doherty, the former Head Professional at the City of Derry Golf Club.
In 1999, as a newly-qualified professional, she was appointed PGA Teaching Professional at the Hilton Templepatrick Golf Club in County Antrim, and in 2004 was promoted to Director of Golf for the complex. Overseeing a staff of 25 Lynn was responsible for all golf operations, including membership, course upkeep, running golf schools, event management as well as advising on marketing and advertising campaigns.
In 2006 the former Irish Girls Champion joined the prestigious K Club in County Kildare as Head Professional. She managed a team of four PGA professionals, developing a comprehensive golf tuition programme and sales and marketing strategy to promote the 36-hole former Ryder Cup venue, with its celebrated Palmer and Smurfit courses.
In March 2010 Lynn joined the team at Lough Erne Resort as Director of Golf overseeing 2 Golf Courses, A Golf Academy and two memberships. Lynn was highly successful in drawing worldwide attention to the County Fermanagh Resort and on the ground ensured operations where in place to look after the membership and well as visiting guests. In 2012 Lynn was awarded ‘BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER as voted by Northern Ireland Institute of Hospitality something she is very proud of. “Having worked at Hilton I am very much aware of the Janus Hotel Award run by the Institute of Hospitality and the importance it has to all hoteliers. To receive and be recognised for this as a Director of Golf was unbelievable and something I will cherish forever.
Throughout her career Lynn hosted a TV Show called “Golfing the World” broadcast throughout America and says “It was a long time ago and I enjoyed every minute. I got to stay in amazing places and experience many of the great courses and Spas at top golf resorts. Sometimes the Tyrone accent turned into an American Accent so if they ever broadcast in Ireland I’ll Leave the country!!
Lynn has a passion for the game and excited with her recent role at Glasson.
“Glasson is a very special venue. I knew it the moment I arrived,” she says. “You only have to look out the window of the hotel reception to know you are in special place. I get great satisfaction when I drive into Glasson because you are instantly hit with the WOW Factor and It lasts throughout. My drive will be to ensure members enjoy the experience of their club and visitors get to enjoy the Experience of Glasson.”
