Pro Head Golf

Arcis Golf•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Head Golf Professional leads day-to-day golf operations at the Trails course, a 36-hole operation at The Woodlands Country Club, while delivering an exceptional experience for members and guests. The role provides leadership across the golf professional team, outside services, tournaments, merchandising, instruction, and golf programming. This highly visible Club leader builds relationships with members, develops the golf team, encourages participation in golf programs, and maintains the service standards expected at a premier private club. The successful candidate is expected to be visible, approachable, organized, and actively engaged with members and employees. They lead by example, foster accountability, teamwork, hospitality, and continuous improvement, develop Assistant Professionals for future leadership, communicate effectively, anticipate member needs, and collaborate with other departments.

Requirements

PGA Membership.
Previous experience as a Head Golf Professional, First Assistant, Lead Assistant, or in a similar golf leadership position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Private club experience.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 the 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 professionally.
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.
Lead by example and maintain a strong presence throughout golf operations.
Communicate effectively with members, employees, and Club leadership.
Take ownership of the golf operation and seek ways to improve the member experience.
Work collaboratively with all departments.