Director of Golf

Troon Golf

$85K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Class A member of the PGA of America or LPGA in good standing.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated financial and operational management skills.
  • Experience in managing golf operations across multiple courses.
  • Thorough understanding of the golf retail industry.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience engaging with community leadership.
  • A strong commitment to member and guest service.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all golf operations for three courses, ensuring resident satisfaction and financial performance.
  • Develop and manage the annual budget and revenue goals for the golf operations.
  • Monitor financial reports and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Coordinate marketing programs to promote golf services to residents.
  • Maintain course conditioning by collaborating with maintenance and agronomy teams.
  • Lead and develop golf operations staff through hiring and training initiatives.
  • Create a member-oriented atmosphere that enhances the golf experience for residents.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a top-tier hospitality organization.
  • Engagement in a community-focused environment with a strong resident relationship.
  • Involvement with a reputable organization like Troon Golf, enhancing career credibility.
  • Access to PGA and industry workshops for continuous professional development.
Full Job Description
Sun City Hilton Head, located in Bluffton, SC, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Director of Golf! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose

The Director of Golf oversees all aspects of Golf Operations at Sun City Hilton Head, a multi-course private residential community, including its activities and relationships between residents, associates and the community board. This position has the ultimate responsibility for maximum resident satisfaction and financial performance across all three courses.

Essential Duties
  • Develops, implements, and monitors the annual budget, revenue goals, and expenses for the golf operations department across all three courses.
  • Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested, or required by Troon Golf management, the community General Manager, or the community board.
  • Monitors monthly and other financial reports/statements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for the facility and takes effective corrective action when necessary.
  • Develops, maintains, and administers sound organizational plans and initiates improvements as necessary.
  • Maintains membership with the PGA and other professional associations; attends workshops and meetings to keep abreast of current information and developments.
  • Oversees the care, maintenance, and agronomic condition of all golf facilities' physical assets, working closely with Golf Maintenance Operations and Agronomy leadership on course recovery and long-term conditioning.
  • Coordinates marketing and membership programs designed to promote the community's golf services to residents.
  • Implements policies and procedures for the Golf and Maintenance Departments, including compliance with all company standards relating to quality of products and services.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Manages department members that may include, but are not limited to: Head Professional, Tournament Coordinator, Golf Services Manager, Superintendent(s), and Retail Manager.
  • Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate; develops ongoing training programs and provides leadership and vision to golf staff, building people and preparing them for career advancement.
  • Creates a member service-oriented atmosphere that promotes the game of golf and meets the needs of residents across all three courses.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of course rotation and tee time arrangement across a multi-course operation.
  • Conducts weekly staff meetings and maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA); or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Multi-course facilities, such as Sun City Hilton Head's three-course operation, require demonstrated experience managing golf operations across multiple courses.

Qualifications
  • Class A member of the PGA of America or LPGA in good standing.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated financial and operational management skills.
  • Successful completion of a recognized Golf Management/Operations program preferred.
  • Experience across a diversity of golf course operations (private, resort, and/or semi-private), with private residential community experience strongly preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of the golf retail industry.
  • Must be polished and professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience communicating with a resident board and community leadership.
  • A demonstrated passion for member and guest service and exceeding expectations.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, tee time reservation systems, POS, retail inventory management, and familiarity with web-based golf partners.

Certificates/Licenses

Class A member of the PGA of America or LPGA.

Physical Demands

Regularly stands, walks, and sits; uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks and hears. Frequently tastes or smells. Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise

Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather). Noise level is moderate.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences
  • Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates are required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; equipment manuals are in English).
  • Thorough understanding of course rotation and tee time arrangement across multiple courses.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with computerized POS and tee time systems.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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