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Seattle, WA
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT SEATTLE GOLF CLUB
ABOUT SEATTLE GOLF CLUB
Seattle, WA | Established in 1900, Seattle Golf Club offers members and their guests a welcome respite from outside distractions with a golf course Arnold Palmer once described as “one of the most outstanding golf courses in the Northwest, if not the nation.” The historic clubhouse overlooks the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, providing a peaceful and serene setting for all occasions.
The Golf Course
Originally designed in 1907 by Robert Johnstone, with revisions done by Ted Robinson (1968), golf legend Arnold Palmer (1997), and Thad Layton of the Arnold Palmer Design Company (2022), the course provides a true test of golf for players of every level of skill. The challenging, beautiful and quiet golf course is surrounded by hundred-year-old Douglas firs, is immaculately maintained, and invites the technical and thoughtful golfer to not only admire the course's spectacular beauty, but to also test his or her skills against the narrow fairways and speedy greens. Staring down the first fairway, you can’t help but imagine the likes of legends such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones embarking on this exact challenge, eager to try their hand at this one-of-a-kind test of skill, patience and resolve.
The Clubhouse
Built in 1908 by Cutter & Malmgren, the clubhouse retains its original objective of creating a vacation-style lodge by providing spacious banquet facilities and decks with magnificent views. Our member areas feature locker rooms, common areas for entertaining and meetings, and formal dining. Dress codes are strictly enforced at all times (denim is prohibited).
History
Seattle Golf Club has been the leader in amateur golf in the Pacific Northwest; a core value of the club’s illustrious history and future that sets it apart.
Seattle Golf Club has an extensive history of hosting prestigious golf competitions, including the 1927 Western Amateur, 1952 USGA Amateur Championship, 1961 Walker Cup, 1981 USGA Senior Amateur, the Pacific Coast Amateur in 1967, 1987, 1999 and 2016, and the NCAA Men’s PAC-10 Championship in 2009. The club is scheduled to host the USGA Men’s Senior Amateur again in 2027.
The 1961 Walker Cup at Seattle Golf Club was the first time the historical event was held west of Minneapolis. A star-studded ten player team represented the United States, including Deane Beman, a winner of the British Amateur, Charley Coe, Don Cherry and a 21-year-old Jack Nicklaus, who would soon turn professional. The US captain was Jack Westland, who is forever associated with Seattle Golf Club through his win of the 1952 US Amateur here. The United States dominated the competition, winning 11 points to 1 point over the Great Britain team. To read more about the Walker Cup, please click here: Walker Cup History
An important steward of Seattle Golf Club’s success in the golf community is the Head Golf Professional, of which the Seattle Golf Club has had an incredible total of just four throughout its 125-year history.
Seattle Golf Club Head Golf Professionals:
Robert Johnstone (1905-1937)
Bill Zongker (1937-1974)
Pat Caso (1974-1994)
Doug Doxsie (1994-Present)
This remarkable consistency in the Golf Shop fosters the preservation and continues to facilitate the rich history and traditions of the Club.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 18
Total Annual Rounds: 24,000 rounds
Members: 400 primary, 830 total
Caddie Program: Yes
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
Indoor Golf Simulator: Yes
Number of Staff Managed: 20
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Assistant Golf Professionals, Pro Shop Staff, and Golfer Services Staff
Position Description: The Head Golf Professional at Seattle Golf Club will be the leading ambassador for the entire Golf Operation. The next Head Golf Professional will be focused on ensuring that all members and guests have an exceptional golf experience. The successful candidate will embrace the legacy of the Club and be a key steward helping to author the next chapter of Seattle Golf Club's celebrated history.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage all golf and golf-related activities and businesses, including:
Golf facilities, including the Golf Shop and practice facilities
Enforcing Club rules and regulations
Overseeing the Club’s golf-related technology systems, including Golf Genius, Jonas and Whoosh
Providing golf instruction for all ages and levels of ability
Creating and marketing an appealing tournament and golf events schedule in conjunction with management and the Golf Committee
Lead a strong merchandising program
Instilling and maintaining a golf staff commitment to service and focus on delivering an exceptional member experience
Reporting activities of the department to management and the Golf Committee
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
An energetic, highly visible professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Head Professional Experience is preferred although top Assistant Professionals will be considered.
Proven leader capable of recruiting, retaining, and developing the golf staff focused on creating a world-class golf experience
Proven program development in the areas of instruction, player engagement, and tournaments
Strong Golf Operations acumen with the ability to administer elite member golf events
Strong financial acumen
Innovative professional with the ability to utilize technology to enhance the experience and operational efficiency
Strong player and merchandiser
Team player interested in continuing the long tenure of the club's past professionals
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Total Compensation – $250,000-$325,000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications to include:
Base Salary
Lesson Income (90%)
Golf Shop Ownership
Annual Bonus
Benefits:
Management Expense: Budget annually for PGA dues, tournament entries, education, and other management-related expenses.
Retirement Plan: Voluntary 401(k) program that includes a 100% SGC match for up to 5% salary compensation and a discretionary year-end profit share.
Vacation: 10 days, accrued on an annual calendar year basis, based on employment anniversary. Eligibility for additional vacation accrual will be based on tenure, in accordance with the SGC employee handbook.
Health Insurance/Benefits: SGC pays entirely for medical and dental plans for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Insurance benefits include disability insurance and $60,000 in life insurance, with an option for additional voluntary life insurance at your expense.
Targeted start date for the position is December 1, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is June 29, 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, Seattle Golf Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Scott Kmiec | Senior Director | PGA ExecuSearch
Scott Kmiec, Ken Ferrell, PGA, and Monte Koch, PGA are leading this search, please contact them with any questions.
Email: skmiec@pgahq.com
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