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Boca Raton, FL
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
Boca Raton, FL | St. Andrews Country Club is an elite, resident-only private club community located in Boca Raton, Florida, widely recognized as one of the premier luxury golf and lifestyle communities in South Florida. Spanning over 700 acres of meticulously landscaped fairways and lakes, it features 730 custom single-family estate homes with a reputation for ultra-luxury amenities and flawless service. This includes its world-class golf courses and performance center:
The Palmer Course, an Arnold Palmer Signature design, is currently undergoing a total redesign led by Kipp Schulties to establish it as one of Florida’s premier layouts. Positioned to be one of Florida's finest transformations, the course will feature dramatic rolling hills, spectacular bunkers, undulating fairways, and dynamic greens.
The Fazio II Course (recently redesigned by Kipp Schulties) serves as the club's premier championship layout, featuring completely reconstructed greens, strategically placed bunkers, and contoured fairways. This course blends a traditional, classic South Florida golf aesthetic with modern design elements, creating an elegant yet rigorous challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
The newly designed Golf Performance Center includes two TrackMan hitting bays, Swing Catalyst 3D Motion Plates, and a dedicated custom fitting area.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Facility: Member-Owned
Course Access: Private
Number of Holes: 36
Total Annual Rounds: 48,000
Number of Carts: 50
Members: 700
Primary Golf Season: November-April
Caddie Program: Yes (Seasonal, based on Member demand)
Practice Range: Yes
Short Game Area: Yes
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Head Golf Professional
Reports to: Director of Golf
Supervises: Assistant Golf Professionals, Interns, Outside Operations Staff
Position Description: St. Andrews Country Club is excited to share an exceptional career opportunity for a Head Golf Professional. The energetic and engaging candidate will join the Professional Golf Staff and lead a premier golf operation in South Florida. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic PGA Professional. This premier leadership role offers a unique platform for a dedicated PGA Professional to mentor a high-performing team, elevate member engagement, and deliver a first-class golf experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead daily golf operations across a 36-hole facility, ensuring consistent execution of service standards and an exceptional member experience.
Support financial performance of the golf operation, including staffing, pro shop, and program revenue.
Collaborate with the Director of Golf, Agronomy, and Club leadership to align operations, course conditions, and member programming.
Develop and mentor golf staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and service excellence.
Oversee tournament operations, member events, and golf programming to drive engagement and utilization.
Serve as a visible and approachable presence for members, reinforcing a welcoming and inclusive club environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide leadership and support to the Golf Operations team, including the Director of Golf, Assistant Golf Professionals, and Golf Operations.
High visibility in and around the Golf Operations and consistent engagement with the Membership are paramount to building and maintaining a high-class golf experience.
Proactively involved in current projects within the department, including any course and clubhouse renovations.
Collaborate with other departments within the Club to ensure streamlined communication and daily execution of services.
Actively engaged and involved with the Agronomy team to remain current with course conditions, operations, and future course projects.
Collaborate with Golf Group Leaders such that it streamlines daily member play.
Lead new Member onboarding and provide the Member with a warm welcome and introduction to the Golf Operation.
Provide golf instruction in a private and group setting as time permits.
As time permits, play golf with the full range of membership to help promote services and member engagement.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
PGA Class “A” Member
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience
Multi-course experience preferred
Exceptional management, leadership, and delegation skills
Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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:
Salaried position, pay will be commensurate with experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) Plan with employer match
PGA Dues
Uniforms provided
Playing and practicing privileges
Complimentary meals
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, 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, St. Andrews Country Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Paul Clivio, PGA | Director of Golf | St. Andrews Country Club
Ted Logan and Geoff Lofstead are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.
Email: tlogan@pgahq.com
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