Company: Continental Golf Course in Scottsdale
Years in Business: 1
Why a golf cart concession attendant? “I’ve been in the service industry for many years — probably 13 years now. I wanted to continue doing that. I like working for tips, commissions. That appeals to me, for sure. The harder you work, the more you make. I thought it would be so much fun to work at a golf course.”
Best Part: “Probably the people. The people are very friendly. Nobody’s angry, nobody’s complaining. I enjoy a lot of things with my job. There’s nothing better than driving around in a golf cart, in the sunshine and chatting with people.”
Worst Part: She doesn’t believe there is one, but when pinned down, she did say
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dodging golf balls can be a bit scary. “Most golfers know they just have to really watch out and keep their distance,” she says. “If you do get a stray ball, you make sure you yell as loud as you can. I’ve never actually been hit by a ball, but I’ve had a ball get really close to me, hit the front of my cart and stuff like that. I’m a little bit paranoid every time I hear, ‘Fore!’”
Not a Bad Golfer: Webb says she’s not a great golfer, though on occasion she’s proven otherwise. “The other day, I was out on the cart and there was a group of guys enjoying the sunshine, having beers,” she says. “One guy told me he made a bet with his friend that I could hit a better shot than his friend could. So we did it, and I actually did hit a better shot. So they ended up giving me a nice big tip.”
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