His last name may be Mulligan, but if all goes well, he won't need one in Estevan.
The executive of the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club announced in late December they had hired Kyle Mulligan as their new general manager and head pro.
Mulligan, who had held the same position at Golf Kenosee since 2012, is now settling into the new digs.
The new GM is passionate about making the course a good experience for the people who play it, and that's something the executive was looking for.
"What I've learned most in my career is making a memorable experiences for your customers and members, and to try to create a facility where everyone in the community feels welcome and can come in, whether it be for recreation for their family or a meal," he said.
Before his stay in Kenosee, Mulligan spent 12 years at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre in various roles, working his way up to general manager and head pro.
He said lots of people point out his surname, which lends itself well to his line of work.
"In my opinion, it's a marketing dream. It's a match made in heaven. I think it was destined that I was going to be a golf professional. It's an easy ice-breaker," he laughed.
Mulligan described himself as a good communicator and said he has always been passionate about the game.
"I enjoy being involved with in the community, being involved with men's night and ladies' night and all those things. I enjoy meeting the people that come through the door every day and servicing the people that come in. I love being at the golf course. It's been a passion I've had since I was a young boy."
Mulligan added that there are unique challenges in each city and that the Estevan job will differ from his past gigs in some ways. He added he wants to be an active member of the community.
"Every city you work in, every golf facility you work at, there's different challenges and different things that are important to the community and the golf course. Having been in Lloydminster, where it's an oil and gas and agriculture community, will be similar to what it is in Estevan. I have a very keen passion for hockey. I've coached Junior A hockey in the past and bantam AAA in Lloydminster. I'm looking forward to being involved and being a part of the community, and not just being the general manager of the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club."
While he is excited for his new opportunity, Mulligan is also grateful to the people who hired him in Kenosee.
"My time at Golf Kenosee was a great opportunity and I thank the members and shareholders there. They treated me very well."
