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Harbor Springs, MI
Head Golf Professional
ABOUT TRUE NORTH GOLF CLUB
ABOUT TRUE NORTH GOLF CLUB
Founded in 2004, True North Golf Club is a private destination club with a top-rated championship golf course, on-site lodging, trout fishing, tennis and pickle ball court with dining facilities located only five miles from Harbor Springs, Michigan, which has been called the “Nantucket of the Midwest.” Harbor Springs is a lovely resort town that is known for its excellent dining, upscale shopping, gorgeous views of Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan plus an array of outdoor activities – including sailing, skiing, hiking, and biking. Summer/winter residents and visitors come from all over the country to experience the beauty and serenity of Northern Michigan.
True North was created for golfers with championship-level conditions in a low volume, NO tee times environment. The golf course is designed by award-winning architect, Jim Engh, and is considered one of his best designs. A stunning course that flows through the corridors of Northern Michigan’s native forest and wildlife, with exhilarating elevations, bent grass fairways, and pure rolling greens. The course has four sets of tees, ranging from 4,800 to 7,000 yards with a par of 72. The membership prides itself on fast play with rounds under 4 hours.
The Clubhouse offers breakfast, lunch, and exceptional dinners in the Compass Room, a fully stocked Golf Shop, and both men’s and women’s locker rooms. In addition to golf, members and their guests can take advantage of the many hiking trails, tennis/pickle ball court, trout fishing, and swimming in the Camp True North Pond. The course boasts a 35-tee driving range and a short game area. As a destination club, members and their guests are welcome to stay on the property in one of the seven fully equipped cottages.
TRUE NORTH GOLF CLUB BY THE NUMBER
TRUE NORTH GOLF CLUB BY THE NUMBER
Number of Members: 200 with a waiting list
Initiation Fee: $30,000
Annual Dues for 2023: $6,900
Annual Rounds of Golf: 7,000
Golf Shop Gross Sales: Approximately: $275,000
F&B Volume: $400,000
Average Membership Age: 62
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
The PGA Golf Professional at True North is the “golf ambassador” of the Club. He or she will have full operational ownership of all golf tournament events, from creation, marketing, organization, and implementation. The Pro reports directly to the General Manager and works closely with the Advisory Committee consisting of eight members. They are responsible for all golf activities, pro shop management, instruction, and course pace of play.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY CHARACTERISTICS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Responsible for all daily operations with close attention to the practice area and pro shop (merchandising/displaying, budgeting & profitability).
Recruit, supervise, and train all golf staff.
Able to engage with members and exceed their expectations.
Available to provide lessons with members and their guests of all skill levels.
Organizes and conducts club tournaments and related events at the Club.
Enforces club policies, rules, and regulations (as assigned or approved by the GM).
Consult with GM about golf courses and practice range operations.
Cooperates and partners with the Golf Course Superintendent on all golf maintenance, and golf operations.
Maintains records, including but not limited to key statistics relating to rounds and revenues.
Assists the GM in preparing the golf operating budget.
High priority to maintain the pace of play on the course for the benefit of all players (4 hours or less).
Responsible for maintaining and managing all maintenance to the golf cart fleet, including the club cottage carts.
Must maintain an active PGA membership as a Class-A Professional.
Must possess an outgoing charismatic personality while providing honesty and integrity.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on Word, Excel, and Outlook. Jonas Club Software and Constant Contact knowledge a plus.
Works in collaboration with Director of Hospitality to greet cottage guests, “schedule” golf rounds and inform them of True North rules and culture.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary for this position is $100,000+ base salary, with bonus based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience with 100% of lessons paid to the Head Professional. The club offers a benefits package including BCBS health insurance and PGA dues with education/travel expenses.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is December 15, 2023 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, True North Golf Club, Head Golf Professional
Please address all correspondence to - Mr. Chris Alexander | General Manager | True North Golf Club
Todd Smith, PGA is the lead consultant for this search, please contact him with any questions.
Email: tsmith@pgahq.com
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