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Jackson Hole, WY
Director of Golf
ABOUT TETON PINES COUNTRY CLUB
ABOUT TETON PINES COUNTRY CLUB
Jackson Hole, WY | Teton Pines, located in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming was originally approved for development in 1984 as an upscale golf and country club designed to cater to both the neighboring residents and the resort community.
The site was selected due to its level location at the base of the Tetons with two waterways crossing the property and the land was purchased from two local ranches, Vandewater & Wright-Clark. Bob Marshall and Orrin Vincent were the two consultants who originally started laying out the groundwork for the golf course while DSK Design Group spearheaded the Resort Clubhouse. Palmer Golf was hired to design the golf course as a Palmer Signature course. At the groundbreaking ceremony on July 30, 1984, Palmer stated that his philosophy behind Teton Pines was “to build a challenging course for the low handicap golfer but keep it fun for the families'' and when asked what the key strategy to playing the course should be; he stated, “Be sure to drive the ball real, real hard.” The course enjoys Bentgrass greens and two types of bluegrass for the fairways, approaches, and roughs, Merritt and Baron, along with a little Palmer Rye for quick initial growth.
The original club amenities included golf, tennis, cross-country skiing, and dining and operated under a “semi-private” structure until around 2017 when the club first started to transition to a private “member only” model. The club’s ownership structure is a partnership that has grown to 53 investors over the years. The management of the Club is vested in an elected Executive Committee consisting of seven elected partners responsible for leading the Club's strategic direction and employing a management team led by the General Manager to run day-to-day operations.
The Club currently has approximately 630 memberships, including the investors with a waiting list to join. Golf membership is targeted at 400 memberships, with 387 currently active. The remainder of the memberships are social and racquet sports. The current initiation fee for a right-to-use membership is $200,000 with annual dues for full membership at $17,160. The golf rounds are approximately 14,440 during a season from around May to October. From November through April a Foresight Falcon golf simulator allows members to maintain their game and receive instruction.
The Club is currently amid a major upgrade and expansion project that seeks to ensure its relevance for the next generation. The plan began in 2020 with the replacement of the racquet sports dome, followed by a renovation of all the bunkers on the course in 2021 & 2022. Additionally, four greens #7, #10, #12, and #15 were completely rebuilt and replaced. Teton Pines recently expanded its aquatic center in 2021 to include a year-round lap pool, adult jacuzzi, and family jacuzzi and upgraded its recreational pool to be more family-friendly. In 2022 the outdoor racquet courts were renovated to include two outdoor tennis courts and four outdoor pickleball courts on a state-of-the-art cushioned surface. Three courts are domed year-round to provide Jackson Hole’s only winter racquet sports facility.
The Club broke ground in September 2024 on a new Wellness Center that will house a state-of-the-art fitness center with a yoga studio and physical therapy room, men’s and ladies change rooms, a full kitchen, and open-air bar designed to service the pool and the Club’s laundry services. The Wellness Center is expected to be completed in the Spring 2026. Then in late 2026/early 2027, the Club will commence the expansion and full renovation of the clubhouse to include an expanded golf shop with two adjoining simulators, an expanded kitchen with two kitchen lines to support multiple dining concepts and banquet services, a dedicated bar/lounge, conference facilities, a wine retail shop, a kid’s corner, members card room and both alpine and Nordic ski storage. The overall upgrade and expansion project is targeted to be completed in early to mid 2028.
MISSION STATEMENT
To be the most welcoming country club in the Tetons by offering world-class golf, year-round racquet sports, fitness, a wide breadth of programs, a variety of dining options, and updated amenities, all at an exceptional value to maintain an active, outgoing social community.
CLUB DETAILS
CLUB DETAILS
Annual Club Revenue: $10,600,000
Annual Golf Revenue: $989,900 Including $387,000 in Retail
Golf Rounds Annually: 14,400
Course Designer: Arnold Palmer Signature Design
Number of Golf Holes: 18
Number of Members to Date: 630 (400 Golf)
Annual Dues: $17,100 per member
Initiation Fee: $200,000
Number of Golf Employees: 3 full-time year-round, 20 full-time peak season, 10 part-time peak season (reporting to this position)
Club Facilities: Indoor racquet sports facility, a brand new year-round lap pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art cushioned pickleball and tennis courts, alpine ski shuttle, a pristine Nordic trail system, fitness classes, golf simulator, dining room, bar, patio grill, pool grill
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Golf Operations’ (DOGO) primary responsibility is to provide leadership and operational direction for all aspects of golf operations and promote a culture of service excellence within the golf operations team to exceed the members’ and their guests’ expectations. The DOGO is the “golf ambassador” of the Club with the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and diplomacy while maintaining a very visible presence amongst the members.
They 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 General Manager to ensure the golf operations are an integrated component of the entire Club experience. They are expected to take a strategic approach to ensure that the long-term direction and planning are aligned with the Club’s Mission and targeted toward achieving the Club’s vision.
They will be expected to oversee all aspects of the pro shop including merchandising, sales, inventory management, tee sheet management, golf cart management, starter management, marshaling, the range, member event programming, and overall business management. They will serve as the tournament director for all Club events, they will provide direction for all outside golf events, and they will develop and mentor the golf operations staff to become the next leaders in the industry.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
OPERATIONS
Create, promote, and direct all golf activities within the Club, including the course, the range, events (both within and outside the Club), and the simulators.
Establish equipment and supply requirements for the department and maintain accountability for the cost, utilization, and control of these resources.
Establish systems to track and monitor daily golf rounds, guest visits, departmental sales and other member services and how they compare to budget, prior year numbers, and industry benchmarks.
Ensure proper SOPs are established and regularly referenced by staff in the operation of the golf shop, retail sales, telephone etiquette, cart management, starter responsibilities, tournament management, and pace of play.
Ensure proper systems and controls with ordering, receiving, inputting invoices, storing, displaying, pricing, and promoting, for all merchandise, special orders, and corporate orders.
Maintain an attractive and orderly pro shop.
Establish the annual golf calendar with events and activities. The calendar should be available to the membership by December 15.
Plan, budget, promote, and market all golf events to ensure they are engaging, well-organized and memorable. Budgets and P & L statements should be maintained for each event.
Plan, organize and manage the annual Men’s and Ladies Member/Guest tournament to a standard that makes each event stand out as the best within the Valley.
Promote, supervise, and/or facilitate golf clinics and training programs.
Function as management liaison with the Golf Committee. Attend all meetings. Recommends policy changes for fee structure, hours of operation, guest privileges, etc, and supports the Committee Chair as necessary.
Interpret and enforce the Club’s policies, rules, and regulations and rules of golf.
Attend the weekly Director meetings and keep other Directors updated on upcoming activities for the golf department.
Meets regularly with the Golf Course Superintendent to review the conditions of the golf course and make recommendations on areas needing attention.
MEMBER RELATIONS
Provide a course orientation to NEW members including understanding the course and its history.
Play golf with members as necessary.
Coordinates with the F&B, Racquet, Pool, Wellness, and Social Departments to ensure proper coordination for shared events and activities.
Handle member and their guest complaints/inquiries/feedback related to golf operations.
Listens and effectively responds to members’ suggestions from emails, comment cards, APP messages, or phone calls related to golf operations.
Administer surveys to participants after events, activities, and tournaments to solicit feedback to fine-tune and improve future activities.
Provide golf lessons to members and guests.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Regularly review the Club website and app to ensure that all golf-related information is timely, accurate, and complete.
Responsible for the submission of all golf-related information to be included in the weekly eNews, Quarterly Whispers, bulletins, other periodic emails, and other internal communication material.
BUDGETING/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Prepare the annual budget for golf operations.
Maintains management reports in detail to properly track revenue, rounds played, COGs, payroll, and operational expenses compared to budget and prior year.
Meet regularly with the General Manager to discuss the operations and business objectives for the department.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Supervise and train all golf services staff, golf pro shop staff, range staff, starters, and rangers.
Supervises, trains, and directs all golf staff in customer service, golf cart maintenance, turf maintenance, pro shop & retail sales, inventory management, and range management.
Supervise and schedule the work hours of golf staff within the parameters of the annual operating budget and established payroll ranges.
Establish and monitor systems and procedures to ensure exceptional service and programming to members and guests.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
A class “A” PGA member with a minimum of 6 years’ experience. Prior experience should include all aspects of golf operations, including inventory and financial control, employee motivation and training; golf instruction; and tournament and event management.
Certification in several areas of the Golf Professional’s responsibilities.
Maintain ongoing education through the PGA or other institutions of learning.
Maintain a working knowledge of golf course maintenance.
Always display a positive attitude and possess excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills – excel, word processing, and application skills.
Strong Interpersonal skills, people-oriented, and team-focused.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary
The Club will offer a competitive base salary plus bonus structure and instruction opportunities.
All-inclusive benefit package
Medical
Dental
Matching 401(k)
Education Allowance
Tournament Allowance
PGA Dues
Clothing Allowance
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Housing Assistance Opportunity
Incentive Plan on Merchandise Gross Profits
Annual Year End Bonus Potential
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is February 4, 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, Teton Pines Country Club, Director of Golf
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Todd Bretzlaff | General Manager | Teton Pines Country Club
Lucas Brick, PGA, Ken Ferrell, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.
Email: lbrick@pgahq.com
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