Bloom Golf Partners has added Rachel Ridgeway as a search executive and HR consultant. The strategic addition will strengthen Bloom Golf Partners’ ability to provide talent acquisition and organizational development services in the golf and hospitality industries.
With 13 years of specialized human resources experience, including the past eight in the private-club sector, Ridgeway has a proven track record of recruiting top leadership, fostering high-performing teams and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies that drive business success. Her expertise spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, casino and private clubs. A certified Society of HR Managers Professional (SHRM-CP) since 2018 and Lumina Learning practitioner since 2023, Ridgeway possesses a deep understanding of how to align talent with an organization’s long-term vision.
As a key player in executive recruitment, Ridgeway has successfully placed leadership roles essential to club operations, including directors of finance, controllers, executive chefs, golf course superintendents, assistant general managers and human resource directors. Her ability to strategically match professionals with the right club culture and operational goals ensures that clubs remain competitive in an evolving industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to Bloom Golf Partners,” Bloom Golf Partners founder Tyler Bloom said. “Her ability to attract and develop top talent while strengthening workplace culture aligns perfectly with our mission to support clubs in building high-performance teams that drive success. With her expertise, our clients will gain invaluable insights into workforce optimization, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.”
Beyond recruitment, Ridgeway is a catalyst for workplace culture and leadership excellence. She has defined core values, strengthened employer branding, and driven engagement through employee engagement, development and performance management programs. Her leadership development initiatives—peer groups, Lumina Spark workshops and executive retreats—enhance collaboration and elevate performance.
Ridgeway’s expertise extends to board and governance strategy, where she actively shapes policy, leads self-evaluation initiatives, and contributes to board and committee effectiveness.
“I am excited to continue my partnership with Tyler as a search executive and HR consultant with Bloom Golf Partners,” Ridgeway said. “Having worked with him for several years on superintendent and assistant searches, I have great respect for his deep industry knowledge and ability to identify top-tier talent. With my years of experience in strategic human resource management and a strong passion for the industry, I look forward to supporting clubs in all aspects of their staffing needs—from
executive search to talent development and organizational growth.”
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About The Author
Tyler Bloom is the founder of Bloom Golf Partners. A former golf course superintendent and turf professional, Tyler’s love of all things golf began at the age of six when he stepped onto the course for the first time.
Tyler has an Executive Certificate in Talent Acquisition from Cornell University and a degree in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University. With 20 years of experience in the golf and turfgrass industry, Tyler has worked directly with reputable club leaders at some of the most prestigious clubs to place over 300 professionals in executive and management level positions throughout the United States.
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