Laurel Golf Club

ABOUT LAUREL GOLF CLUB

LAUREL, MT | Since the inaugural tee-off on Sunday, September 15, 1968, Laurel Golf Club has been an integral part of the local community, providing an enjoyable golf experience for our members, guests and promoting fellowship within our club. Our 18-hole golf course is a Theodore Wirth design that has heavily-treed holes, challenging but rewarding hazards, and is beautifully landscaped. We have been fortunate to have Bob Popp, our grounds superintendent for over 30 years. Bob and his crew keep the course in immaculate condition. 

The course features 6,923 yards from the tips with a 73 course rating and a slope of 132. Laurel Golf Club is fortunate to have pristine land that surrounds our golf course with the potential of future housing development. Laurel Golf Club is a very active golf club averaging 28,000 rounds per year. 

We have a full driving range, putting, chipping green and back practice facility. Laurel Golf Club recently constructed a new state-of-the-art clubhouse that encompasses close to 15,000 sf. Within the clubhouse is a fully stocked pro shop, sliding rack bag storage, women’s and men’s locker rooms, state of the art kitchen, 320-person indoor/outdoor dining capacity and two Full Swing simulator bays. 

Although our golf course and practice facilities are private, our dining room facility is open to the public. This helps promote our club within the local Laurel community.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Golf Operations Management  

• Devote time, attention, and energies to the performance of the duties as Head Golf Professional for the Club. The Professional shall conduct themself at all times and in all matters in accordance with the standards for golf professionals as established from time to time by the PGA.  

• Oversee the reservation system, starting times and monitoring of the pace of play. 

• Track and verify all players and guests, green fees, golf carts, handicap fee and facilitate accurate accounting and recordkeeping. 

• On a day-to-day basis, ensure carts are available and storage clubs are ready for play. 

• Develop, maintain, update, and utilize member databases (Guest Passes, handicap, credit book, etc.).  

• Oversee golf cart fleet while ensuring proper maintenance and recordkeeping.  

• Develop and manage an innovative tournament program, group outings, and leagues that service all member segments.  

• Oversee the operations of a well-managed practice facility.  

• Provide professional club repair and club fitting services.  

• Play golf with a variety of members and/or guests as time permits. Also, when time permits, the pro and assistant pro will interact with members on the driving range. 

• Administer the Rules of Golf and educate staff. Promote and provide Rules of Golf clinics to the membership.

Retail Management/Pro Shop  

• Supervise physical inventories, present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel and accessories.  

• On a recurring schedule, train and supervise all golf shop staff as outlined in the Pro Shop Policies and Procedures, especially as it pertains to a high standard of service to members and guests.  

• Maintain an attractive and orderly appearance in and around the golf shop. Staff must be identified with a name tag visible at all times.  

• Schedules staff hours to assure that members are fully served and that the budgeted labor costs are maintained.  

• Responsible for the operational performance of the golf shop operations and golf services.

• Assist in the development and preparation of budgets, including forecasting and review of appropriate golf operations revenues and expenses on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Player Development  

• Develop, provide, and oversee an enhanced golf instruction program offering individual and group clinics for all levels of players. Ensure that the services of a well-trained staff of professional instructors are available when required.  

• Focus on programs for women, families, seniors, and juniors.

Golf Administration  

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate and supervise all golf department staff and maintain accurate payroll records.  

• Ensure evaluations and annual reviews are completed, recorded and filed in the applicable employee personnel file.  

• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by management and schedule staff meetings with golf operations personnel.  

• Update and maintain golf shop policies and procedures and job descriptions and ensure they are adhered to and posted in the proper areas.  

• Responsible for ensuring all applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to OSHA and EEO, are complied with to the extent of golf operations.  

• Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational, and promotional materials.  

• Oversee the administration of the golf handicap system.  

• Work closely with and provide guidance and consultation to all golf committees.  

• Attend applicable committee meetings and board, management, and staff meetings when requested.

Other Facility/Departmental Responsibilities  

• Work closely with all department heads to achieve the goals and objectives of the Club.  

• Maintain a close working relationship with the Golf Course Superintendent and provide advice on course playability and tournament setup.  

• Coordinate plans with the Club Manager for food and beverage needs for all golf functions ahead of time.  

• Ensure that carts for outside tournaments are ordered and delivered on scheduled dates.  

• Ensure the department helps with snow removal in the off-season & assists with snow removal as necessary.  

• Encourages teamwork throughout the Club.