Head Golf Pro & GM — Lead Studio Golf Newport

Studio Golf - Newport; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PGA Annual Dues

Job summary

Studio Golf Newport in Irvine, CA seeks a Head Golf Professional / General Manager to lead operations, staff, and golf programming. The role blends facilities leadership with hands-on instruction and a focus on member experience and growth.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in leadership within golf or hospitality, PGA membership or equivalent, and strong skills in sales, communication, and financial oversight; TrackMan experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in golf, hospitality, fitness, or a membership-based business.
• PGA membership/associate status or comparable professional golf experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, sales, hospitality, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand and manage revenue, expenses, labor, and business performance.
• Strong knowledge of golf and comfort with golf technology such as TrackMan.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and peak member hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall performance and day-to-day operation of Studio Golf Newport.
• Lead, train, schedule, and manage location staff while maintaining a positive, accountable team culture.
• Ensure the facility, golf technology, gym, wellness areas, and member spaces consistently operate at a premium standard.
• Manage vendors, maintenance, inventory, and execution of Studio Golf operating policies and procedures.
• Deliver a best-in-class hospitality experience and build strong relationships with members and guests.
• Address member needs and concerns quickly and professionally.
• Build an engaged club community through member events, leagues, clinics, and other programming.
• Drive membership growth and retention through tours, lead follow-up, referrals, outreach, and local partnerships.
• Develop corporate event and private group business within the Newport/Irvine community.
• Manage location revenue, labor, controllable expenses, and overall profitability.
• Monitor key business metrics and regularly review performance and opportunities with the Director of Operations.
• Serve as the Head Golf Professional and golf ambassador for Studio Golf Newport.
• Support and oversee coaches and instructors while maintaining a high standard for golf instruction and player development.
• Promote lessons, new-member assessments, clinics, leagues, club fitting, and other player-development programs.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of TrackMan and other Studio Golf training technologies.
• Provide private golf instruction for up to 20 hours per month, subject to the operational needs of the location.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Hospitality

Communication

Relationship building

Budget & Finances

Golf knowledge

Education

PGA membership or equivalent

Tools

TrackMan

Job description

Studio Golf Newport in Irvine, CA seeks a Head Golf Professional / General Manager to lead operations, staff, and golf programming. The role blends facilities leadership with hands-on instruction and a focus on member experience and growth.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in leadership within golf or hospitality, PGA membership or equivalent, and strong skills in sales, communication, and financial oversight; TrackMan experience is a plus.