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Lansing, MI
General Manager
ABOUT COUNTRY CLUB OF LANSING
ABOUT COUNTRY CLUB OF LANSING
Lansing, MI | Founded in 1908, The Lansing Golf Club was formed by a group of 17 men. These men leased the land and the soon-to-be built “locker house” from J.H. Moores, a local developer who visualized the golf club as a booster to his subdivision along the winding Grand River. F.W. Hodges, the golf professional at the Detroit Golf Club, was commissioned to lay out a six-hole golf course on 25 acres. In 1913, three more holes were added to the golf course, bringing the total to 9 holes. More changes came in 1916 when members purchased the land and buildings from J.H. Moores and the Club became the Riverside Country Club.
In 1920, the Club experienced a period of major development. Members acquired 160 acres of land that adjoined the Club, and William Langford, a nationally known golf course architect of the time, was commissioned to develop the layout for a new 18-hole championship golf course. The Chicago Park Builders were engaged to construct the course, and the new clubhouse, designed by Samuel D. Butterworth, proudly opened September 21, 1920. The Club later reorganized in 1922 under the name Country Club of Lansing.
During the 1970s and 80s, the CCL continued to thrive and build on its historic foundation. The structure itself continued to experience a number of improvements to keep up with the changing needs of the members. The reputation of the Country Club of Lansing was well established as one of impeccable service and exquisite ambiance in the Lansing area.
The golf course, last renovated in the 1990's, offers a strong routing, expansive bunkers and challenging green complexes. The club consistently maintains groomed fairways and excellent, speedy greens.
In 1999, the membership voted to partake in a $7 million renovation to the clubhouse. Additionally, The Country Club of Lansing today continues to provide a traditional country club lifestyle for its membership, their families and guests.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 17,000
Members: ~350 Golf, ~120 Social
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: General Manager
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Golf Professional, Superintendent, Clubhouse Manager
Position Description: The General Manager directs all aspects of the facility, including its activities and the relationships between the facility and its Board of Directors, members, patrons, employees, community, government, and industry. Coordinates and administers facility policies and provides supervision and support to all department heads. Monitors the quality of products and services to maximize customer satisfaction. Secures and protects facility assets.
Keys to Success:
Staffing Stability
Operational Consistency
F&B and Event Management
Building Trust & Engagement
Capital Project Oversight
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead, recruit, develop, and mentor a diverse team, fostering a culture of service, professionalism, accountability, and engagement.
Develop and execute strategic plans, in consultation with the Board of Directors, to drive Execute strategic plans to drive membership growth by leveraging traditional and innovative marketing and outreach strategies.
Oversee all operational aspects, including food and beverage, golf, tennis, and other amenities, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence.
Manage budgets with precision, ensuring financial stability and transparent reporting.
Foster strong communication with members, staff, and the Board to align on strategic goals and objectives.
Implement sustainable practices in facility management, focusing on current projects and future renovation plans.
Identify and resolve issues proactively with a focus on long-term growth and success.
Build a strong sense of community among members to enhance overall club experience.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills with previous General Manager experience preferred
Visible ambassador that can be the face of the club
Strategic thinker that can draft the future vision of the CC of Lansing
Ability to attract, develop, and lead a strong team
Strong financial acumen with ability to enhance revenue and grow membership engagement
Excellent Food and Beverage background
Enhanced education showing continuous improvement such as PGA Master, or Specialized certifications and/or CMAA Certified Club Manager preferred
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:
Base Salary
Bonus Potential
Outstanding benefits package
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is November 1, 2025 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, Country Club of Lansing, General Manager
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Scott Kmiec, ExecuSearch
Todd Smith, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: tsmith@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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