Century Country Club | Head Golf Professional

Century Country Club

Purchase, NY

Head Golf Professional

ABOUT CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB

Century Country Club was started informally in March, 1898 and was incorporated on May 4th of that year. There are several theories as to how the name Century was chosen, including the possible intention to limit the membership to 100 and the establishment of the Club near the turn of the century.

The Club first occupied leased premises in the Throgs Neck section of New York City, on a tract of about 60 acres fronting Long Island Sound, where the members had a nine-hole golf course laid out.

In 1904, Century moved to a 100-acre site in Greenburgh, Westchester County. A clubhouse was built along with an 18-hole golf course and several tennis courts. The membership, which numbered 115 at the end of 1898, grew to 200 in 1902, and reached the limit of 250 in 1906. In 1915, the limit on membership was raised to 300.

After World War I, some of the members became dissatisfied with the design and size of the golf course. A committee studied the cost of making improvements or of moving to a new location. Walter J. Travis, former British Amateur and three time U. S. Amateur Champion, was hired as a consultant. Upon his recommendation in 1922, the Club purchased 175 acres of the George W. Fairchild property on Anderson Hill Road in Purchase, NY. The Greenburgh site was sold to the Metropolis Country Club.

The new golf course at Century was designed by the Golden Age British Architect, Charles Hugh Alison. Harry Colt and Alison were partners in a London firm which also included John Morrison. At its inception in 1920, Colt and Alison was joined by Alister MacKenzie, the famous architect responsible for Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Crystal Downs among others. Colt and Alison were responsible for dozens of classic designs.

There is no doubt that the plans for Century was drawn by Charles Hugh Alison. Colt and Alison corresponded often while each were working and Its likely that Harry Colt saw the Century plans. Harry Colt made his last visit to North America in 1914, when he was retained by George Crump to provide the routing plan for Pine Valley. In 1920, when the layout of Pine Valley was still to be finalized after the death of Crump, Alison came to America to represent the Firm. While in the U.S., Alison laid out Burning Tree Club, Washington, D.C.; Sea Island G.C., Georgia; Kirtland C.C., Cleveland; and Milwaukee C.C. among others

In 1938, Ben Hogan joined Century as assistant to Dan Mackie. His “letter of recommendation”, written by a Century member, stated that “he made a nice appearance.” When Mackie left for neighboring Old Oaks Country Club in 1940, Hogan became the Head Pro and remained at Century until he joined the Tour in 1941, recording 5 wins that season.

During the fall of 2016 and the fall of 2017 the golf course was renovated under the direction of golf course architect Keith Foster who was hired for his expertise in renovating Colt and Alison courses. Keith has worked on many prestigious courses including: Colonial CC, Bent Tree, Mission Hills CC, Baltimore CC, Southern Hills, Moraine CC, Eastward Ho, Philadelphia Cricket Club and The Old White Course at the Greenbrier.

Golf Digest and The Met Golfer regularly acknowledge Century as one of the top courses in New York State and the Metropolitan area, respectively. In 2013, Links Magazine ranked Century Country Club as one of the “100 Most Prestigious Private Golf Clubs in the World”.

Century is recognized as a Platinum Club of America and is also designated as a Distinguished Club of America.

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CLUB DETAILS

Facility: Member Owned

Managed: By Club and Managers

Course Access: Private

Number of Holes: 18

Total Annual Rounds: 8-10,000

Number of Carts: 44

Members: 395

Professional on Site: March - November

Caddie Program: Yes

Practice Range: Yes

Short Game Area: Yes

Indoor Hitting Bays: 2

Number of Annual Tournaments: 20-25

Golf Outings: 5-10

Number of Staff Managed: 8-10

Position Overview

Job Structure

Position Description: The Head Golf Professional will be responsible for creating a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. The Head Golf Professional will oversee all aspects of play and instruction while providing exceptional service and quality merchandising in the operation of the golf shop. The Head Golf Professional will manage all regular, tournament, and outing play, and will be involved in golf outings, member and special events. Additionally, they will be tasked with leading and mentoring all assistant golf professionals and merchandising staff members. Being innovative, fair-minded, a leader, and personable, are all qualities the Head Golf Professional will possess. The Head Golf Professional will be self-driven and will be able to motivate the golf operations team to reach higher goals each successive season.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide a high level of consistent, energetic and proactive service to all members and guests
Exhibit a warm, approachable and gregarious personality
Create a heightened sense of vibrancy around the Century golf operation
Establish, participate in, and oversee a strong and innovative instruction and club-fitting programs embracing the latest technology
Be an exemplary role model and leader of golf operations, always attracting and maintaining an elite team
A team player - helpful and available to fellow management team members
Provide a top quality merchandising program with a broad selection of men's and women's apparel, equipment and giftware that is tastefully merchandised for the membership
Oversee all daily golf operations including, golf course, practice facilities, bag-room, caddie program and cart operations
Hire, train, develop and mentor all golf operations team members preparing them for future success
Develop and be involved in building, promoting and maintaining multiple categories of golfing programs; juniors, seniors, women’s, beginners, etc.
Grow the game’s interest at the Club. Make it fun to play. Work with the GM and Greens Superintendent to set-up the golf course to promote multiple and innovative ways to access and use the course
Play golf at a very high level with members of all skill levels and provide opportunities for assistant golf professionals to do so as well
Serve as a role model for Century juniors
Utilize technology to enhance the member and guest experience
Promote a competitive golfing program at the Club, participating in the Metropolitan PGA Section tournaments, growing young talent, etc., organizing golf outings and trips.
Attend all Golf Committee meetings and assist the committee and the club with tournament program development, supervision, handicap monitoring, and all other areas the committee requires
Instill a positive, fun, interactive, and team-oriented service culture for all employees.
Lead the empowerment and accountability of team members
Be a high-profile promoter and ambassador for Century Country Club within the Metropolitan PGA section and nationally
Provide attentive, timely, and appropriate response(s) to committee(s), board, GM, fellow management, and members at all times; and act with a sense of urgency at all times
Interpret and enforce the USGA Rules of Golf
Institute and oversee a high level caddie training program
Manage the 1st tee starting procedures to ensure a high quality experience for all members and guests
Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws regarding safety, health, and employment regulations
Work with GM and Controller as well as the Golf Committee in annual departmental budgeting

Attend all staff/management meetings and assist with annual employee orientation/training days
Work closely with the Greens Committee and the Greens Superintendent in presenting the best possible golf course, properly set up and marked for daily play as well as tournament play
Maintain high standards in appearance and actions of self and team at all times

Experience/Qualifications

Including but not limited to, the following:

Class A PGA Member in good standing
At least 5 years of Head Golf Professional or First Assistant Professional experience at upscale private clubs
College degree preferred
Strong budgetary and operational management skills with experience in recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring a solid golf operation(s) team
Excellent leadership and organizational skills
Above average playing ability demonstrated in section, regional and national events
Expert level knowledge of golf instruction and complimentary technology
Good experience with social media and all modes of communications and promotions
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Magnetic and gregarious personality
Proficient in industry technology and their practical uses
Golf outing sales and supervision
Development and use of S.O.P.s in training and running of operation(s)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The club will provide compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but not limited to:

- Competitive base salary
- Golf Shop Income (Ownership negotiable)
- 100% of Lesson Income
- Allowances for:

Continuing education
Clothing
Professional dues
PGA Merchandise Show travel and expenses
Simple IRA plan
Meals while on duty
Performance bonus
Health insurance, vacation and other benefits per company policy

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is August 23, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Combine your cover letter, resume, references, and any supporting documents into one (1) PDF document with the following file naming convention: Last Name, First Name, Century Country Club Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Burt Ward | General Manager | Century Country Club

Click Here to Submit Your Application

Jonathan Gold, PGA is the lead Consultant for this opportunity. For additional information and questions, please contact him directly.

Email: jgold@pgahq.com

The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time.

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