Director of Golf
About The Position
About The Gate Golf Club Established in 2023 and located in Naples, Florida, The Gate Golf Club ("The Gate") is a non-profit organization driven by a shared love for golf and a commitment to creating a lasting impact on the community. Scheduled to open in late 2026, The Gate consists of a 175-seat freestanding full-service restaurant, pavilion bar, concessions snack bar, 30-bay state-of-the-art practice range with Trackman technology, expansive putting green, and a Jacobsen-Hardy designed 9-hole regulation length golf course. Recognizing the limited availability of public courses in Southwest Florida, The Gate Golf Club is dedicated to making the sport more accessible for families and players of all skill levels. Position Summary The Director of Golf is the senior leader of Golf Operations and reports directly to the General Manager. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day operation of all golf services, golf retail, practice facilities, tournaments, instruction, staffing, financial performance, and guest experience while supporting The Gate's mission of making golf accessible to all.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of progressive golf operations leadership
- PGA member in good standing
- Strong financial, technology, leadership, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Public, municipal, daily-fee, or community golf leadership strongly preferred
- Experience opening a new golf facility preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead all golf operations planning and opening activities
- Develop SOPs, operating policies, budgets, staffing plans, and merchandising strategy
- Select and implement POS, tee-sheet, inventory, and golf management systems
- Hire, train, and onboard the Golf Operations team
- Coordinate vendors, licensing, and operational readiness
- Direct golf shop, outside services, cart operations, practice facilities, putting course, and instructional programming
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high operational standards
- Plan and execute tournaments, leagues, outings, junior golf, clinics, and community events
- Partner with the Golf Course Superintendent and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Recruit, coach, mentor, evaluate, and retain a high-performing team
- Develop and administer operating and capital budgets
- Monitor KPIs, labor, payroll, retail performance, pace of play, and revenue.
- Drive rounds, instruction, retail, and Trackman utilization through innovative programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
