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Omaha, NE
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT THE FIELD CLUB OF OMAHA
ABOUT THE FIELD CLUB OF OMAHA
Omaha, NE | The Field Club of Omaha was established in 1900 and is one of the oldest clubs west of the Mississippi River. Field Club provides over 1,050 member families and their guests with superior services, programs, and staff. Of the total membership, approximately 375 are Full Golf Members, 500 are Social Members with limited golf access, and 125 Clubhouse Members with limited golf access. The Club boasts a multi-year wait list for Golf, Social, and Clubhouse Memberships.
FCO averages approximately 23,000 rounds per year. The Golf Operations Team uses Clubessential for tee sheet, point of sale, inventory, and club management software, and Golf Genius for tournament management software.
The Club has a supportive and active membership with many families having enjoyed membership for generations. The Club has had year-over-year growth across all membership categories for 7 consecutive years until 2020, when the Club reached full membership. There are many reasons for this success, chief of which include the revitalization of the midtown Omaha area and increased club-wide programming. The membership enjoys a 5200-yard par 67 golf course, with tree-lined fairways and small target greens. The Club is active throughout the year and hosts a full calendar of activities and events in all areas, with a high emphasis on family activity.
In July 2022, the Membership voted to approve the implementation of a monthly Capital Dues Program to create a consistent and reliable source of capital funding. Following the implementation of this Dues Program, the Board of Directors approved a $12 million renovation of the Club’s three main amenities from 2022-2024.
Golf Course updates, undertaken in phases starting Fall 2021. The Club has a Golf Course Master Plan, which was created in partnership with Golf Course Architect Todd Clark from CE Golf Design. Phase one of the master plan started in 2021 and was completed in 2023. This phase included two new green complexes, several new and renovated bunker complexes, five new tee complexes, expanded practice facilities, and drainage, irrigation, and cart path improvements. It is anticipated that the Club will embark on phases two and three of the master plan over the next five years. These phases, done in conjunction with each other, will be completed over multiple years so as to limit the disruption to member play. This multi-million dollar improvement will include the rerouting of four holes and renovation of two others, but the Club anticipates having a full 18-hole course available for play the majority of each year, with disruption limited to the fall and spring seasons and only impacting 1-2 holes each year.
The Pool complex was completely renovated over the winter of 2022-2023. A new baby pool with modern features was built, and the mechanical systems were replaced for the Club’s main pool while keeping the footprint and history of one of the largest pools in the Midwest. The Club’s main pool dates back to 1927.
The Clubhouse renovation, the largest and most ambitious project in the group, was completed in only eight months during the winter of 2023-2024. Included in this renovation was a 3,500 sq. ft. addition housing three state-of-the-art golf and activity simulators (Full Swing) located near the renovated golf shop. A 50-seat pub was built adjoining the simulator facility, and a new family-centric sports bar replaced a dated mixed grille on the main floor. Following completion in June 2024, the Club shifted from a single outlet dining facility hosting 100 members and guests to three dining outlets capable of hosting 350 members and guests.
The Golf Course has had many variations since its beginning in 1900. Initially a 9-hole design, the course was expanded to 18 holes in 1902 and stretched from Woolworth Avenue south to Center and 36th Street west to 45th Street.
In 1905, FCO was host to the first Nebraska State Golfing Championship. The following year, the 6th Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament was hosted at FCO. In total, the Club has hosted over 30 State Golfing Championships.
Nebraska’s first national golfing championship came in 1941 when the US Amateur Championship was held at FCO. To this day, FCO is one of three courses in the state to have hosted a national golfing championship. Field Club’s most famous member is Johnny Goodman, the most recent amateur to win a professional major tournament when he won the 1933 US Open. With the rise of full-time professional golfers, Johnny will likely be the final amateur to ever win a professional major.
Following the completion of the 1941 US Amateur, the Club lost 50 acres of its championship golf course to the Veterans Memorial Hospital and grounds. On the remaining 80 acres, a shortened 18-hole par 67 course was developed. Several modifications and improvements have been made in the years since then, but the general layout and routing remain the same to this day.
More information about the Club and its rich history can be found by visiting www.fcomaha.com
FCO MISSION, VISION, & CORE VALUES
FCO MISSION, VISION, & CORE VALUES
Mission: Field Club of Omaha serves the greater Midtown community as the friendliest, best valued, inclusive club providing social camaraderie, recreation, and lasting memories for its members and their families in the heart of the city.
Vision: As the original private club in Nebraska, Field Club of Omaha has an unmistakable sense of community and belonging. We gather in an urban environment where we honor our tradition and build memories that enrich our member family. Field Club of Omaha is, foremost, a place where fellowship, business, and relationships are made, one experience at a time.
Core Values: These Core Values direct the decisions we make, define our character, and preserve the culture of the Field Club of Omaha:
Welcoming & Inclusive: Fulfilling and Supporting each member’s need for community and connection
Memorable: Cultivating an environment that creates lasting memories for our members, their families, and their guests
Family: The center of our focus for amenities, activities, and strategic investment
Transparent: Promote open collaboration through clear, open, and honest communication
Empowerment: Support every employee to act in the best interest of the membership and the club
Innovative: Leading the hospitality industry with creative ideas to meet future needs and desires
Respect: Conscious of the impact our actions and decisions have on our members and employees, while recognizing the events and people that shaped our history
Service: Strive to exceed expectations with every interaction
Fiscally Responsible: Striking a balance between quality and value
Teamwork: Cohesive partnership between members and employees to reach a common goal of exceeding expectations
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Club Operation Statistics:
501(c)7 Private Member-Owned Club
Over 1,050 Member Families
The average age of membership is 48
$10,000 Initiation Fee; $6,800 Annual Dues
$8.5MM Gross Volume
$4.0MM Dues Volume
Managed by a 9 Member Board of Directors & Professional Staff
23,324 Rounds of Golf (2025)
22,640 Simulator Uses (2025)
407 Daily Visits to the Pool Facility (2025)
119 Daily Member Meals Served (2025)
791 Private Events Hosted in Clubhouse Dining Spaces (2025)
58 Weddings Celebrated (2025)
516 Member Events Hosted (2025)
GM/COO Leadership & Organizational Structure
Golf Operation Statistics:
18 Holes of Golf
Annual Rounds: 23-25,000
Carts: 52 Club Car with Visage GPS
Member Tournaments: 17 MGA; 12 LGA; 11 Mixed plus Weekly Leagues
Golf Outings: 14-18
Lessons: Complimentary Lessons for all Golf Members shared by Professional Staff, and is an area of improvement focus for the new Head Golf Professional
Approx. $330,000 Gross Payroll – Golf Operations
Staff Managed: 4 Full-Time Year-Round; 12 Part-Time Seasonal
Approx. $155,000 Hard Goods Volume
Approx. $145,000 Soft Goods Volume
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: General Manager/COO
Supervises: Assistant Professional(s), Teaching Professional(s), Golf Shop Staff, and Outside Service Staff
Position Description: The Head Golf Professional at Field Club of Omaha is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a comprehensive golf program and being actively involved with all demographics and constituency groups within the Club. This includes tournament operations, golf instruction, inventory control, golf handicapping, member, and guest relations. He/She directly supervises all inside and outside Professional Staff, and hires, trains, and supervises all Professional Staff to assure that a high level of service is consistently received by the membership of FCO. Special emphasis is placed on member relations and the ability to interact with members properly and regularly.
The HGP must be capable of both guiding and holding members and staff accountable to achieving and maintaining high standards. He or she will directly manage all areas of the golf operation and work closely with the Golf Course Superintendent and other department heads, while reporting to the GM/COO. The position will promote an exceptional golf experience and provide creative services and programs for all members and guests.
The HGP is expected to be a strategic leader of the golf experience at FCO and, therefore, a person of intellect, vision, planning, and business acumen, as well as personally setting the standard for behavior, assertive hospitality, and performance. The club reached full golf membership capacity in 2020 and currently has a five-year waitlist for golf membership.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
A verifiable record of working closely and successfully in a private club, with an active Board and committee structure, while providing visionary leadership and partnership with the General Manager/COO.
Ability to sustain a culture of quality service.
Knowledgeable in best practices in top-performing and high-member-satisfaction operations.
A high level of golf playing ability or playing enjoyment, but someone who recognizes that his/her first priority is to the members’ golf experience.
Strong golf community network.
Verifiable ability to attract, hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of professionals while setting and maintaining standards of performance appropriate to perpetuating the mission and values of FCO.
Exceptionally strong communication skills with members and staff, creating an open exchange environment to move the golf operations forward in a consistently positive, passionate manner.
Four-year undergraduate degree preferred.
Minimum three years as a golf professional preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Reputation for quality and attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work long hours and weekends as demanded by business cycles.
Previous experience in a private club or resort-oriented operation is preferable.
Knowledge of, and experience using Microsoft Office and/or exposure to electronic tee time management and other related software is 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:
$75,000-$90,000 Base Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Additional income of $1,000-$4,000 in lessons, clinics, and club repair
Lesson income is not guaranteed and is dependent upon individual performance
Additional income of $3,000-$5,000 with Commission on Golf Outing Sales
Additional income of $6,000-$12,000 with Commission on Merchandising Sales
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurances after 90 days per club policy
401k with employer match of 3% after 12 months of service per club policy
Vacation / PTO per club policy
Meals
Allowances for:
Clothing
Continuing Education
PGA or Association Dues
PGA Merchandise Show Travel and Expenses
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is January 5th, 2026 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, Field Club of Omaha, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Ms. Emily Gonderinger and Mr. Jonathan Sinkiewicz, Search Committee Co-Chairs
Kevin Drew, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: kdrew@pgahq.com
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