Golf Professional/Director of Golf

Twice; Winchester (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PGA Membership Dues

Education and professional development

Tournament entry fees

Cell phone allowance

Golf equipment and clothing allowance

Job summary

Winchester Golf Club in Winchester, Indiana seeks a PGA professional to lead the golf operation, oversee shop, tee sheet, carts, and practice facilities, and drive revenue through rounds, memberships, and events.

The role requires PGA membership (or active status) with strong leadership, customer service, and instructional skills. A hands-on leader will collaborate with the community and vendors to grow the club’s business and reputation.

Qualifications

• PGA Member or active PGA Associate.
• Direct or head golf professional experience preferred.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily golf operations including shop, tee sheet, carts, practice facilities, and concessions.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise staff across golf shop, maintenance, and concessions.
• Plan and execute outings, tournaments, leagues, and junior programs.
• Provide PGA-level instruction and club fitting.
• Manage merchandising, purchasing, inventory, and displays.
• Maintain TrackMan simulator for instruction and play.
• Represent Winchester Golf Club within the community and build relationships.
• Lead with guest service focus to grow rounds and memberships.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Customer service

Golf instruction

Education

PGA Member or active PGA Associate

Tools

TrackMan Indoor Simulator

Merchandising

Club fitting

Job description

Overview

THIS POSITION IS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING.

About Winchester Golf Club

Winchester Golf Club is a well-established 27-hole public golf facility located in Winchester, Indiana, serving golfers throughout East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio. Featuring three distinct nine-hole courses-Beeson, Pony, and Willow-the club combines the friendly atmosphere of small-town golf with the activity and responsibilities of a much larger golf operation.

With approximately 30,000 rounds annually, nearly 200 members, multiple weekly golf leagues, and more than 30 outings and tournaments each year, Winchester Golf Club maintains an active golf calendar throughout the season. The facility also features a full-service golf shop, driving range and practice facilities, TrackMan indoor golf simulator, PGA instruction and club fitting, food concessions, and a strong tournament and outing business.

Winchester Golf Club has been an important part of the community for generations and takes pride in providing an affordable, welcoming, professionally operated golf experience. The club serves everyone from members and daily-fee golfers to junior players, high school teams, businesses, charities, and community organizations. With 27 holes and a diverse customer base, Winchester Golf Club offers a PGA Professional the opportunity to lead a true golf operation while becoming an important part of the community.

Experience Required

• PGA Member or active PGA Associate (enrolled in the PGA Professional Golf Managment Program)
• Prior experience as a Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional preferred, ideally one year or more
• Candidates with substantial experience in another field who bring strong leadership, business, and customer service skills will also be considered.
• Given the overall management scope of this role, candidates should be prepared to operate independently with minimal onboarding.

Essential Responsibilities

This position will report to the ownership and be responsible for the overall success of the course with a focus on maximizing the daily fee rounds, membership, and overall revenue. Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee the daily golf operations, including the golf shop, tee sheet, cart operations, practice facility, maintenance, and food concessions.
• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise all golf shop, maintenance, concession, and seasonal staff.
• Plan, organize, and execute the golf outings, tournaments, leagues, junior golf programs, and other organized activities.
• Provide PGA quality golf instruction and club repair.
• Manage golf shop merchandising, including purchasing, inventory, pricing, and displays.
• Develop relationships with equipment and apparel vendors.
• Maintain and utilize the Trackman Indoor Simulator for instruction, club fitting, leagues, and recreation play.
• Maintain appropriate PGA standards and continue professional education and development.
• Represent Winchester Golf Club professionally within the Winchester and Randolph County community and help maintain the club's strong relationships with local business, schools, and organizations.

The successful candidate should be a visible and approachable leader who enjoys being involved in all aspects of a busy public golf operation. This position requires someone who can balance customer service, staff management, tournament operations, merchandising, instruction, and business responsibilities while creating a welcoming environment for golfers of all ages and ability levels.

Most importantly, Winchester Golf Club is looking for a golf professional who will take ownership of the golf operation, build relationships with our customers and community, and help position the club for continued success and growth.

Benefits

• Starting salary range $55,000-$75,000 based on qualifications and experience
• Lesson Income and Pro Shop sales incentives will be discussed
• PGA Membership Dues
• PGA Education and professional development expenses
• Tournament entry fees
• Cell phone allowance
• Golf equipment and clothing allowance