The Director of Golf provides leadership and strategic direction for golf operations at Ford's Colony Country Club, a privately owned, semi private country club located within the Ford's Colony residential community in Williamsburg, Virginia. The club features 54 holes of championship golf across three separate 18 hole courses, supporting roughly 80,000 rounds annually through a balanced mix of member play and outside guest revenue.
This is a hands on leadership role with full responsibility for daily golf operations, tournament and outing business, merchandise, staff development, and member engagement. The Director of Golf reports to the General Manager and partners closely with department heads across agronomy, food and beverage, and membership. The next Director of Golf will also play a meaningful role in the long range planning process currently underway.
Ideal candidates bring proven golf operations leadership at a high volume facility, a strong outside play and tournament sales track record, and the ability to balance member service with the demands of a busy public play operation.
Compensation$95,000 - $105,000 annually, plus performance bonus potential tied to operating results.
BenefitsFull time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short term and long term disability
- Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
- Relocation assistance negotiable as part of the offer
- Professional development support including PGA dues and continuing education
- Employee discount programs through HR partner LL Roberts
What You'll Be Doing- Provide overall leadership and direction for golf operations across three 18 hole championship courses
- Lead, coach, and develop a golf department staff of 40 plus including assistant professionals, outside services, and shop personnel
- Drive tournament, outing, and corporate event business as a primary revenue stream
- Oversee tee sheet management, pace of play, and outside play yield strategy across all three courses
- Manage golf shop merchandising, buying, inventory, retail displays, and shop financials
- Develop and execute member programming, leagues, events, and player development initiatives
- Maintain full responsibility for golf operations budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Administer the Rules of Golf and provide education and support to staff and members
- Oversee golf car fleet operations, maintenance coordination, and record keeping
- Partner with the General Manager and department heads to support overall club performance
- Contribute to the long range planning process currently underway, particularly as it relates to golf facilities and operations
What We're Looking For- PGA of America Member in good standing, required
- Demonstrated success in high volume golf operations, ideally 50,000 plus annual rounds or multi course environments
- Proven track record in outside play, tournament, and outing sales
- Strong leadership experience with teams of 25 or more
- Merchandising and inventory management with P and L accountability
- Familiarity with industry standard tee sheet, POS, and golf operations software
- Service driven mindset that works equally well for members and outside guests
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to build trust and alignment across departments, corporate partners, and ownership
Additional Qualifications- Minimum three (3) years of golf operations leadership experience
- Experience reporting to a General Manager or executive leader in a club or resort environment
- Knowledge of PGA player development programs and golf instruction initiatives
What Success Looks Like After One Year- A stable, engaged golf staff aligned with company processes and member expectations
- Strong outside play and tournament revenue performance against budget
- Improved merchandise margin and inventory discipline
- Elevated member programming and player development participation
- Consistent execution of operational standards across all three courses
- Productive working relationships with the General Manager, agronomy, food and beverage, and membership teams
- Meaningful contribution to the long range plan now in development
Why You'll Love Working HereThis is one of the rare Director of Golf roles that combines genuine operational scale with a strong lifestyle market. You'll run 54 holes across three distinct championship courses, drive a meaningful tournament and outing business, and shape a long range plan that's actively being written. Williamsburg offers a low cost of living relative to most coastal metros, a serious year round golf community, and easy access to Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Hampton Roads. The team is established, the membership is active, and the operation is busy enough to make every day matter. For the right professional, this is a chance to step into the title, the scope, and the resume credit that come with running one of the larger golf operations in the region.
Additional Information: Kindly, be aware that the job description provided is not an exhaustive account of the activities, duties, or responsibilities entailed for this role. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
