My name is Alessandra Maurtua. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. When I first held a golf club in my hands at the age of 14, I fell in love with the game of golf. I was fortunate enough to be offered a golf scholarship to High Point University. From there, my adventure began. Since my first job after college in the golf business, I knew I wanted to make it my career. What I enjoy most about my career is the relationships I have formed with members and other golf professionals. I love seeing all of my students grow in the game.
During my first job, as an assistant, at Walden on Lake Conroe, I was promoted to First Assistant in less than two years. In that position, I became a PGA Class A professional and served on many committees in Southern Texas. I was elected to represent the STPGA Eastern Chapter as Vice President in in 2021. In 2020, I was named Southern Texas Assistant Professional of the year.
With my children growing older, I felt it was time to take my career to a higher level. In 2022, I was given the opportunity to move to Northern Virginia to join the Golf Staff at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, as their First Assistant Golf Professional, since then I was promoted to Head Golf Professional. I have been challenged in many different ways that have helped me to grow both Professionally and personally.
I am blessed to have had the mentoring of some great leaders in the industry, both in Southern Texas and Northern Virginia. They helped me strengthen my skills in managing staff, merchandising, teaching skills with players of all levels, and seeing the minor details that all play into elevating the member experience at a country club.
I love the game of golf and the industry I am working in. I am blessed to have my family be a part of the game and my journey. I have been married for twelve years to Robert Simpson, a PGA Golf Professional, whom I met in Texas. Together, we have two amazing young boys, Luca and Alec.
We enjoy spending time outside, playing sports and exercising. I love the beach, scuba diving and traveling. Through the game of golf, we all learn so many valuable lessons that go far beyond just the game. Honesty, integrity and hard work, are just a few of the tools we all need to help guide us through our lives. With Robert, raising our two boys with these critical values, is our why.