‘I work with great people’

Alex Madeiros is the Director of Golf at the Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. The same golf course that hosts the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.  
This week, Alex is probably the busiest man in Bermuda, running back and forth to make sure everything is perfect during the tournament. 

Dealing with tourists, the players, invited guests, local dignitaries, overseas film crews and spectators has got to be a huge ordeal. 

He has been a golf  pro in Bermuda since 1991, starting at the St George’s Club. He has also worked at Belmont Golf Club, Ocean View Golf Club and Riddell’s Bay Golf Club with a total of 20 plus years in the industry. 

Alex works with the PGA, tourism board and resorts locally and internationally to promote golfing in Bermuda. He also works with Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line with special golf promotions. 

Aside from golf, he is a family man and is married to Rebecca and has four children — Brittany, Jacob, Toby and Isaac.

Your earliest memory?

Fighting with my sister as soon as she was born

What were you like in school?

I loved sports and outgoing

Who is your hero/heroine?

My Mom and Dad — Professionally it would be Kim Swan.  He provided  me with the opportunity to be where I am today.

Which human trait do you dislike the most?

Mostly all of them

Human trait you value most in others?

Honesty

Which film character would you be?

Anyone with muscles

When did you last laugh out loud? And why?

Every day, I work with great people

Do you believe in fate?

Absolutely

Your greatest fear?

Drowning

Most embarrassing moment?

To be honest, I am not sure!  I have lots of them

Property aside, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?

An engagement ring

Your ultimate ambition?

I simply want to provide for my family so that they have everything they need to get started in life

Your most unappealing habit?

Ask my wife — apparently I have lots of them

Describe yourself in three words

Generous/Honest and funny (blush)

Best party you’ve ever been to?

My 21st Birthday.  It was a surprise… that I made it to 21

Anyone you’d like to say ‘sorry’ to?

Yes 

Worst job you’ve ever done?

To be very honest, I have loved every job that I have had.  Each one has prepared me for today in some shape or form.

Biggest disappointment?

Not being able to play professional football.

Biggest regret?

Not listening to my parents… you both were right!

Closest you’ve ever come to death?

Coming home early in the morning with my wife waiting for me

Your desert island song?

Any type of jazz

What animal would you be and why?

A Dog because they can reach…

What do you do if you can’t sleep?

Any type of work/project or sometimes just watch TV

If you had a time machine, where would you go?

Back a few years and make bets on games I should have won money on

Your most memorable dream?

Really?

Most unpleasant exchange you’ve have had with a person?

Being accused of something that was not my fault

Best advice you have ever taken?

From my parents.  Simply be who you are and treat people with respect

If you weren’t a golf professional, what would you be?

In a profession that I can make money

What do you most dislike about you appearance?

The front pouch

What do you like best about your appearance?

My pants fit

What’s your attitude to money?

None because I don’t have any

Which cartoon character is most like you?

I am not sure

Nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?

Thank you

Define romantic love.

Spending quality time with each other even if you do not say anything

Most treasured possession?

My four children… yes four

Guilty pleasure?

Food