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McMinnville, TN
Opening May 2027
Director of Golf / General Manager
ABOUT YOGI GOLF COURSE
ABOUT YOGI GOLF COURSE
McMinnville, TN | Yogi Golf Course is entering its pre-opening phase and seeks an exceptional Director of Golf / General Manager to serve as the founding operational leader of this distinctive new destination. This role is designed for a builder, culture-setter, and visionary operator—someone energized by launching an organization from the ground up and shaping standards that will endure for decades.
This is a rare opportunity to join a project already under active construction, yet still at the ideal moment to make a lasting imprint. Working directly under the direction of the Founder and in close partnership with ownership, the Director of Golf/General Manager will lead the planning, staffing, commissioning, and opening of Yogi Golf, delivering an outstanding and authentic golf experience to McMinnville and the surrounding communities.
The position is both strategic and deeply hands-on, offering the chance to build the operation, team, and culture from inception.
About Yogi Golf
Conceived by Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Institute of Inner Sciences, Yogi Golf brings together pure golf, nature, and well-being in a single, thoughtfully designed destination. Opening as a semi-private golf course, Yogi Golf will serve the local and regional community while offering a limited number of memberships.
At full buildout, Yogi Golf will feature:
An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Paul Reeves
Practice facilities, including a driving range
A curated pro shop
The Club will operate 7 days per week, year-round, and is developer-owned.
Club Details
Initiation fees and annual dues structure: In development
Summer/Early Fall 2026: Director of Golf/General Manager start
October 2026: Soft Opening
Winter 2026/2027: Department heads and leadership team in place
Spring 2027: Staff training intensifies
May 2027: Grand Opening
POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION OVERVIEW
Title: Director of Golf/General Manager
Position Description: The Director of Golf/General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of all club operations, including golf, food and beverage, retail, events, staffing, financial performance, and member/guest experience.
The Director of Golf/General Manager serves as the primary liaison between ownership, members, employees, guests, the community, government entities, and the golf industry. This role requires a highly visible leader with exceptional interpersonal presence, operational discipline, and the emotional intelligence to set a tone of gracious hospitality throughout the organization.
The Director of Golf/General Manager will oversee annual operating and capital planning, establish systems and standards, and ensure the successful execution of all pre-opening and post-opening initiatives.
Key Attributes & Leadership Focus
Pre-Opening Leadership: Proven experience with playbooks, SOP development, training programs, and commissioning critical paths
Anticipatory Service: Elevated yet approachable service philosophy across golf and dining
Team Building: Ability to attract top talent, mentor future leaders, and build a values-driven culture
Financial Acumen: Strong command of budgets, forecasting, labor models, and KPIs
Operational Accountability: Disciplined systems with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and consistency
Communication: Transparent, collaborative, and confident engagement with ownership, staff, and guests
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Pre-Opening Phase
Recruit, hire, and develop all department heads and key staff (Golf, Food & Beverage, Culinary, Retail, Operations)
Create SOPs, service standards, and training programs that define the Yogi Golf experience
Collaborate closely with ownership, architects, designers, and consultants during buildout and commissioning
Develop membership operations, policies, and service expectations in partnership with ownership
Lead sequencing and execution of opening milestones, including mock service, soft opening, and grand opening
Establish reporting cadence, financial controls, and departmental accountability systems
Post-Opening
Lead daily operations across all departments with a relentless focus on member and guest experience
Drive excellence in golf operations, food and beverage, service culture, events, and programming
Manage financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
Foster a high-accountability, high-kindness culture where team members thrive and grow
Serve as the primary ambassador of Yogi Golf within the local community and golf industry
Leadership Style & Personal Attributes
Experience launching or playing a key role in opening a club, resort, or hospitality venue
A natural attractor of A-players who develop teams that feel empowered and valued
A detail-oriented operator who believes service is not a department—but a way of being
Fluent in P&L management, forecasting, and operational analytics
Alignment with the Isha mission of raising every human being to the peak of their potential
High-energy, hands-on leader who leads by example and follows through
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Including, but not limited to, the following:
Minimum 8 years of senior leadership experience in golf or hospitality management within a public, semi-private, or private club environment
Demonstrated career stability with a track record of commitment and professional growth
Proven strengths in:
Team development and leadership
Financial performance and operational discipline
Golf operations, tournament administration, and retail merchandising
Food and beverage programming
Member/guest service excellence
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and effective in front-facing leadership roles
Demonstrated success in recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing teams
Experience overseeing major capital projects, construction, or renovations
A committed, resilient, and action-oriented leader with strong personal drive
This role represents a unique opportunity to shape a new golf destination from the ground up—setting standards, building culture, and creating a lasting legacy.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The club will provide a compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All applications MUST be submitted through the PGA of America's Career Services Department as described below.
Resume deadline is July 23, 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026
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, Yogi Golf Course, Director of Golf/General Manager
Please address all correspondence to - Yogi Golf Course Search Committee
Jim West, PGA, and Scott Kmiec are leading this search. Please contact them with any questions.
Email: jwest@pgahq.com
The employer does not wish to be contacted at this time
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