Head Golf Professional

Arcis Golf•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Golf Professional is responsible for leading the day-to-day golf operations at The Woodlands Country Club while delivering an exceptional experience for members and guests. This position provides leadership to the golf professional team, outside services, tournament operations, merchandising, instruction, and overall golf programming. The Head Golf Professional serves as a highly visible leader within the Club and is expected to build strong relationships with members, develop the golf team, drive participation in golf programs, and maintain the service standards expected at a premier private club.

Requirements

PGA Membership
Previous experience as a Head Golf Professional, First Assistant, Lead Assistant, or similar golf leadership position.
Private club experience strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of tournament operations, golf instruction, merchandising, handicapping, and golf shop operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop employees.
Strong interpersonal and member-relations skills.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Financial understanding of budgeting, labor management, inventory, revenue, and expense control.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as Club operations require.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily golf operations and ensure an exceptional member and guest experience.
Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop Assistant Golf Professionals and golf operations staff.
Maintain a strong presence with members and proactively build relationships throughout the Club.
Manage tee sheet operations, pace of play, starting procedures, and overall flow of play.
Coordinate and execute member tournaments, leagues, outings, club championships, and special golf events.
Partner with the Director of Golf, General Manager, Golf Course Maintenance, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure successful Club events.
Develop and promote golf instruction, clinics, junior golf, player-development programs, and other opportunities to increase member engagement.
Provide individual and group golf instruction as appropriate.
Oversee golf merchandising, including purchasing, inventory management, displays, special orders, and sales performance.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling costs and minimizing aged merchandise.
Assist with developing and managing golf department budgets, labor, expenses, and revenue goals.
Monitor golf-related KPIs and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.
Ensure golf policies and Club standards are consistently communicated and enforced in a professional manner.
Handle member questions, concerns, and service recovery promptly and professionally.
Maintain accurate tournament, handicap, scoring, and member golf records.
Ensure golf carts, practice facilities, staging areas, and other golf amenities are maintained to Club standards.
Develop Assistant Professionals through mentoring, PGA education, tournament involvement, teaching opportunities, and increased leadership responsibilities.
Serve as an ambassador for The Woodlands Country Club and promote a positive, professional culture among employees and members.