Head Professional (Reports to the Director of Golf)

Cape Fear Country Club Inc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lesson income

Health benefits

401k program

Clothing allowance

PGA education allowance

Dues for PGA & GBN

Playing and practicing privileges

Meals on duty

Paid time off

Moving allowance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Cape Fear Country Club Inc. seeks a Head Golf Professional to lead the golf operation with a focus on outstanding member experiences and program excellence. You will collaborate with staff to manage tournaments, instruction, and merchandise coordination, while upholding the Club’s rich heritage.

Ideal candidates are PGA-affiliated, results-driven, and capable of mentoring staff, with a passion for enhancing member satisfaction and the overall golf experience at a historic Wilmington club.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high character, professionalism and integrity.
• Genuinely outgoing and personable with the ability to build relationships with a diverse membership.
• Excellent listening and communication skills; follows through on commitments.
• Servant's heart with passion for delivering an outstanding member and guest experience.
• Energetic, positive, approachable and willing to support the team.
• Creative, forward-thinking with ideas for tournaments, programming and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary service to members and guests.
• Maintain professional image and conduct at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for the Club and promote the golf operation.
• Assist the Director of Golf in managing an extensive tournament schedule.
• Oversee merchandise operations, inventory, promotions and sales.

Skills

Character integrity

Outgoing & personable

Active listening

Member relations

Service mindset

Team leadership

Education

PGA member status

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1896, Cape Fear Country Club is the oldest private country club in North Carolina and proudly stands as one of the five founding clubs of the Carolinas Golf Association, established in 1905. Originally located near historic downtown Wilmington, the Club relocated to its present site in 1922, where legendary golf course architect Donald Ross was commissioned to design its championship golf course. Today, Cape Fear Country Club is a golf-first, family-focused community of approximately 900 members where tradition, camaraderie, and an unwavering commitment to an exceptional member experience shape the culture of the Club. Consistently recognized among the top golf courses in North Carolina, the Donald Ross design remains remarkably authentic. The course's iconic push-up greens and classic bunker complexes continue to define its character and were thoughtfully restored through a recent renovation led by acclaimed architect Andrew Green. Widely regarded as home to some of Donald Ross's finest green complexes, the course challenges players with exceptional variety, strategic nuance, and timeless design. The golf experience is complemented by outstanding practice facilities, including a state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center, expansive practice grounds, and a nine-hole Par 3 course. Beyond golf, members enjoy an inviting clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, and tennis facilities, creating a premier full-service club that honors its rich heritage while embracing the future. Cape Fear Country Club has a distinguished championship legacy, having hosted four Carolinas Amateur Championships and serving as the home of the PGA Tour's Azalea Open from 1949 through 1971. The Club's fairways have welcomed many of golf's greatest players, including Arnold Palmer, Bob Toski, Ben Hogan, Dave Marr, and Al Besselink. The incoming Head Golf Professional will join one of the Carolinas' most historic and respected clubs, working alongside a passionate membership that values excellence in every aspect of the golf experience. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the continued success of a championship-caliber golf operation while becoming part of Cape Fear Country Club's enduring legacy.

Experience Required

• Demonstrates the highest standards of character, professionalism, and unquestionable integrity.
• Genuinely outgoing and personable, with a natural ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships across a diverse membership.
• An exceptional listener who is attentive to member needs, communicates effectively, and consistently follows through on commitments.
• Possesses a servant's heart with an authentic passion for delivering an outstanding member and guest experience.
• Positive, energetic, and approachable, bringing enthusiasm to each day and a willingness to do whatever is needed to support the team and Club.
• Creative and forward-thinking, consistently bringing fresh ideas to tournaments, instructional programming, events, and the overall member experience.
• Displays a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the operation.
• Motivated to help make Cape Fear Country Club exceptional while demonstrating a genuine desire for continued professional growth and long-term career development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary service to both members and guests of Cape Fear Country Club. Have a service-minded attitude.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional image at all times.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Club by tirelessly promoting, serving and representing Cape Fear Country Club and understanding the importance of both the golf operation and the Club as a whole.
• Assist the Director of Golf in the management and execution of an extensive tournament schedule.
• Maintain an active role in the merchandise operation, assisting the Merchandise Manager and other members of the Professional staff in terms of receipt, display, inventory control, promotion, and sales of merchandise.
• Responsible for the receipt and invoice coding of all hard goods.
• In charge of scheduling the Golf Professionals, Merchandise Manager, and other Golf Shop staff.
• Create tournament promotional materials and Golf Genius tournament pages.
• Assists with scheduling fitting events and trunk shows.
• Provide lessons to all segments of the membership, including: juniors, ladies, men, and seniors.
• Serve as the liaison to the Ladies' Golf Association or Men's Golf Association depending on staff responsibilities.
• Assist in the training, supervision, and mentoring of the Outside Service Staff and Interns.
• Professionally, respectfully, and tactfully interprets, informs and enforces Club policies with members, guests, and staff.
• Maintain a high-level playing ability, playing not only with the membership, but also in Carolinas PGA Section events.
• Lead the other Professional Staff in supervising and managing the total golf operation in an effective and efficient manner in the absence of the Director of Golf.
• Work closely with the Outside Service Staff; monitoring and maintaining the required pace of play, assisting in the supervision and training of both outside service staff members and interns, work alongside the outside service staff to ensure all areas of the operation run smoothly, and managing the practice areas and bag room.
• All Golf Professionals will maintain an active classification within the PGA of America.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Lesson Income (90%)
• Partial Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits (401k Program)
• Clothing Allowance
• PGA Education & Tournament Allowance
• PGA and GBN Dues
• Playing & Practicing Privileges
• Meals While on Duty
• Paid Time Off
• Moving Allowance Negotiable
• Discretionary Bonuses