Head Golf Professional

IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf club located in Bel Air, Maryland is seeking an ambitious Golf Professional to enhance the Club's golf operations and provide exceptional service to members. The role includes managing daily operations, conducting golf programs, and engaging with golfers of all skill levels. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and be a recognized PGA member, committed to advancing their career within a respected Club environment. Great benefits include full health coverage, vacation time, and unlimited playing privileges.

Benefits

Individual Health & Dental Insurance Benefits (Club covers 100%)

Vacation & Sick Time Accrual per Club Policy

Clothing Allowance

Meals while on duty

PGA Dues

Unlimited Playing & Practicing Privileges

Staff Contract

Qualifications

• Strong team leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in golf program management.
• PGA member or Associate status.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily golf operation and ensure member satisfaction.
• Run tournaments and special events.
• Conduct golf clinics and provide instruction.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Understanding of Golf Genius

Connecting with individuals of all ages

Running and creating golf programs

Innovative ideas toward Junior Golf

Education

Class A PGA member or Associate in good standing

Job description

Overview

Winters Run Golf Club is a classic, 18-hole Championship golf course with lush, mature fairways, impeccable tees and gently rolling greens. The Course provides a challenge for all skill levels of golfer when played from one of the various sets of tees. Many improvements have been made to the golf course, including a new irrigation system (2025), over the last several years, and a comprehensive master plan for the course and Clubhouse ensures that the best is yet to come.

Winters Run Golf Club was established in 1972 on 200 acres of scenic farmland in Bel Air, Maryland, just 20 minutes North of Baltimore, nestled in the heart of Harford County, and has had the honor hosting MSGA events in recent years, with plans on extending the Club's Tournament accolodes with associations in the near future.

At Winters Run Golf Club, we strive to remain a small, private facility that is dedicated to provide its members with an enjoyable, affordable Club environment while keeping the focus on Golf!

Winters Run is looking for an ambitious, driven Golf Professional who is committed to advancing his/her career and provide unparalleled customer service to the members and their guests. This candidate must have a team-first mentality and possess fantastic communication skills. The candidate will be involved in every aspect of the operation. This position will be an integral part in the Club's entire Golf Operation.

Experience Required

• Team leadership skills
• A sound understanding of Golf Genius and tournament operations
• A grow the game mentality and experience in connecting with individuals of all ages
• Experience in running and creating golf programs
• Innovative ideas toward Junior Golf
• Class A PGA member or Associate in good standing

Essential Responsibilities

• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the facility and the Golf Operations Department
• Manage the daily golf operation
• Control and manage daily play; ensure guest check-in and fee collection in coordination with cash handling policies and procedure
• Help manage the daily operations of the Golf Shop, which may require general office duties
• Interfaces with the Professional Staff and other departments to communicate daily activities, golf promotions, and special events taking place and to ensure the integration of those service functions meet the members expectations
• Fully understand, interpret and enforce all golf rules and policies i.e. Pace of Play, Dress Code, Guest Frequency, etc
• Handle/implement scheduling, organizing, coordinating tournaments, leagues and other special events
• Maintain detailed files on all club tournaments and events
• Provide all aspects of maintaining and creating new ideas for the Club's strong Senior, Women's, & Junior Golf programs
• Manage the scheduling, implementation and execution of the clubs large Junior Golf Program
• Provide golf instruction and conduct clinics; Attend teaching seminars to increase your understanding of the golf swing and improve teaching ability
• Play golf with Members of all skill-levels to generate enthusiasm and interest in the game of golf.
• Attend national and sectional conferences/meetings, merchandise shows, educational and professional seminars to encourage development; Observe best practices and enhance the quality and image of the Club
• Merchandising, inventory controls, and meeting with Reps
• Ensure that any golf related supplies are ordered in a timely fashion
• Perform club fittings and basic club repair
• Positively reflect through personal appearance and behavior.
• Help build a positive culture and maintain the traditions of the club as defined by the General Manager
• Any and all other duties as assigned by General Manager

Benefits

• Individual Health & Dental Insurance Benefits (Club covers 100%)
• Vacation & Sick Time Accrual per Club Policy
• Clothing Allowance
• Meals while on duty
• PGA Dues
• Unlimited Playing & Practicing Privileges
• Staff Contract