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Columbus, GA
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT GREEN ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT GREEN ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB
Columbus, GA | Nestled in the hills where majestic pine forests march into the sparkling waters of Lake Oliver, the Green Island Hills neighborhood is the model of elegant living and nature existing in perfect harmony. The concept of the Green Island Country Club began back in the late 1950s when Georgia Power announced the building of a hydroelectric dam on the Chattahoochee River. The proposed site for construction was an area near the Columbus Water Works known as Clapp’s Factory Site. The Jordan Company, which owned property in the area, realized that this dam would create a lake and scenic shoreline, and the idea was born of a uniquely developed real estate opportunity in what would become Green Island Hills.
Green Island Country Club’s golf course opened in 1961, featuring a George Cobb and Joe Lee design with rolling hills sitting just off the Chattahoochee River. Just minutes from downtown Columbus, Green Island lies 500 feet above sea level, combining beauty and challenging elevation changes on many holes. Green Island hosted the Southern Open for twenty years, from 1970 to 1990. Many greats have played in the hills at Green Island; Jack Nicklaus, Larry Mize, Gary Player, and Jerry Pate, to name a few. Green Island’s history is deeply treasured and shapes a considerable portion of the timeless golfing experience.
Integrating beauty with a challenge, the Green Island Golf Course is lined with mature pine trees from the tee to the green, Champion ultra dwarf-Bermuda greens, and 419 Bermudagrass tees, fairways, and rough. Featuring an up and down layout, the course is a par 71 that is 6,512 yards from the longest tees, with a slope rating of 136 and a 72.1 USGA rating. Six sets of tees offer play for various skill levels, making the course a unique challenge to both novice and seasoned veteran
Green Island Country Club is a retreat from the hectic hustle and bustle of the city in the heart of Green Island Hills. Those who are long-time Members or who have worked here a number of years indicate that Green Island has always stood apart in its “family” atmosphere of service. The word retreat is defined as “a place of privacy or safety, refuge.” For many, Green Island has become their “home away from home.” We are glad to have you as part of the Green Island Country Club family and hope that we can serve you and your family’s needs for many years to come.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 21,500
Annual Revenue: 10 Million
Number of Carts: 56
Members: 887 Total/648 Golf/239 Social
Primary Golf Season: 12 Months
Caddie Program: No
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 14
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: COO/General Manager
Supervises: All Golf Services Operations
Position Description: The Head Golf Professional is the premier ambassador of the golf experience, responsible for directing all facets of the club’s golf operations to deliver a world-class, seamless, and memorable experience for members and their guests. This role oversees the golf shop, merchandise purchasing and sales, tournament programming, instructional programs, outside service operations, and cart fleet management. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial leader who thrives on building relationships, mentoring staff, and enhancing the club's reputation in the golf community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Member Experience
Provide a "service of excellence" atmosphere, ensuring all staff interact with members and guests with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency.
Provide Members a great golf experience (Member and Guest greetings, Club Care, Practice Area, Pro Shop, Merchandising, Golf Cars & Tournaments) by ensuring that the golf operation delivers high-quality products with high-quality service in every transaction or interaction with Members and guests.
Actively engage with members, play golf with various skill levels, and build a strong sense of community.
Partnering with the Head of Agronomy and Golf/Green Committees to ensure the golf course meets the highest playability standards and is consistently marked for tournament play.
People
Hiring & On-Boarding: Conduct all recruiting and hiring in compliance with state/federal labor laws and Club policies. Prepare all employment offers, including hiring terms and compensation. Ensure all newly hired employees complete a new employee orientation program.
Training and Development: Ensure all employees are properly trained and/or certified to successfully perform their duties. Identify high-potential employees and prepare development plans to foster their growth.
Staffing: Ensure the department is properly staffed to meet Member demand. Identify internal and external candidates to backfill positions.
Performance Management: Set professional staff objectives, administer annual performance appraisals, and recommend merit increases and bonus payouts.
Processes & Procedures
Budgeting: Develop, manage, and deliver to the General Manager and Controller an annual departmental operating budget that achieves both Member experience and performance metrics.
Financial Management: Monitor and track department financial performance across the appropriate time horizons to ensure budgets are met. Analyze and present monthly financial results, including inventory variance analyses, round counts, tournament & outing bookings, balance-of-year forecasts, and recommendations for operating adjustments needed achieve the budget.
Retail Management: Manage a successful retail operation utilizing an open-to-buy program and sales/marketing plan as evaluated by gross sales, cost of sales goals, inventory controls, retail presentation, and member satisfaction.
Tournament Management: Sell, manage, and execute a professional tournament management program.
Programming: Work to grow and cultivate women’s golf and Junior golf with programs like PGA Junior League and Operation 36.
Golf Fleet Repair: Coordinate with the manufacturer on the proper preventative maintenance of golf cars, as well as all necessary repair and maintenance.
Club Care: Ensure Club Care is properly supervised, managed, and executed to create value and convenience while supporting the overall golf operation.
Practice Area: Provide an excellent quality and quantity of range balls, practice balls, and amenities to enhance the appropriate practice areas.
Outside Event Expert: Work closely with Membership Director, Golf Course Superintendent, and Food and Beverage Director to provide direction and input on all matters relating to golf operations for their specific areas.
Tools and Technology
Current: Utilize existing tools to deliver a quality experience and achieve financial goals.
Future: Keep current with and recommend new tools and technologies that could improve Member experience and operational execution.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor’s degree preferred in business or hospitality management
Class A Member of the PGA of America in good standing
Experience
Head Professional experience or a First Assistant with 2-5 years of experience seeking their 1st Head Professional position. Has been responsible for 1.3 million in revenue and 14 or more employees.
Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of staff mentoring.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to "read the room" and provide personalized service to exclusive membership demographics.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, social media)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is March 29, 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, Green Island Country Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Dan Moscar | COO/General Manager | Green Island Country Club
Doug Wert, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: dwert@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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