Tournament Director, ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

Sportfive Limited; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Vacation days

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

SPORTFIVE is seeking a veteran Tournament Director to lead the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. You will direct senior staff, coordinate cross-functional SPORTFIVE support, and manage relations with PGA TOUR, sponsors, and host club to drive event success.

The role requires 7–10 years in sports/event leadership, strong financial acumen, and a track record of executing major golf events with top-tier partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in sports management, business, marketing, event management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in sports, event management, tournament operations, sponsorship sales, or related leadership roles; golf experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale sporting events and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasts, and P&L responsibility.
• Experience working with sponsors, corporate partners, venues, and governing bodies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the full-time local tournament staff responsible for the year-round planning and execution of the event.
• Direct and coordinate SPORTFIVE support personnel and shared-service resources involved in tournament planning and execution.
• Establish organizational goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures across all functional areas.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes professionalism, innovation, communication, and stakeholder service.
• Lead the overall operations strategy for the tournament in partnership with the Tournament Operations Manager and SPORTFIVE support staff.
• Oversee tournament partnerships with the PGA TOUR, vendors, partners, and local authorities.
• Manage and optimize the tournament's revenue streams, sponsorships, hospitality programs, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Sponsor relations

Event management

Golf industry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in sports management

Job description

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About SPORTFIVE

SPORTFIVE utilizes the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialization, full-service solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and entrepreneurial spirit. As a market leader with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE leads the sports business into the future through its digital solutions and aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.

SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business and marketing agency with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries active in football, golf, e-sports, motorsport, handball, tennis, American football and many more.

Primary Work Location: Myrtle Beach, SC (The Dunes Golf & Beach Club); Please note: Some job boards may incorrectly display the location as Scottsdale, AZ.

Reports To: SPORTFIVE Leadership / Designated Executive Management

Direct Reports: Local Tournament Staff and Assigned Event Personnel

Team and Job Overview

The Tournament Director serves as the senior executive leader of the OneFlight Myrtle Beach Classic and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational execution, financial performance, and stakeholder management of the event. This role oversees all aspects of tournament operations and revenue generation while maintaining strong relationships with the PGA TOUR, title sponsor, host venue, community partners, and key stakeholders.

The Tournament Director will lead and develop the local tournament staff, coordinate with SPORTFIVE support teams, manage the event's financial performance, and ensure the continued growth and long‑term success of the tournament.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the full‑time local tournament staff responsible for the year‑round planning and execution of the event.
• Direct and coordinate SPORTFIVE support personnel and shared‑service resources involved in tournament planning and execution.
• Establish organizational goals, performance expectations, and accountability measures across all functional areas.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture that emphasizes professionalism, innovation, communication, and exceptional stakeholder service.

Tournament Operations Oversight

• Lead the overall operations strategy for the tournament in partnership with the Tournament Operations Manager or Director and SPORTFIVE support staff.
• Lead operational coordination with the PGA TOUR, tournament vendors, event partners, and local authorities.
• Oversee tournament competition operations to ensure compliance with PGA TOUR standards and requirements.
• Direct all aspects of tournament infrastructure planning and execution, including temporary facilities, hospitality venues, sponsor activations, fan experiences, parking, transportation, and logistics.
• Serve as the primary liaison with PGA TOUR competition, business affairs, and operational teams.
• Ensure all event operations are executed safely, efficiently, and at the highest professional standards.

Financial & Budget Management

• Maintain ownership and oversight of the tournament Profit & Loss statement, including budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop annual operating budgets and monitor financial performance against approved targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve operating efficiencies while maintaining exceptional event quality.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of tournament assets, vendor relationships, and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with SPORTFIVE leadership to achieve financial goals and long‑term business objectives.
• Lead the overall revenue strategy for the tournament in partnership with the Tournament Sales Manager and SPORTFIVE commercial leadership.
• Lead the development and execution of sponsorship sales initiatives, hospitality programs, and revenue‑generating activities.
• Serve as a senior relationship executive for existing and prospective corporate partners.
• Monitor sales pipeline activity and ensure achievement of annual revenue goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and innovative approaches to enhance tournament profitability and market presence.

Host Club Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.
• Maintain a healthy, collaborative, and mutually beneficial partnership with club leadership, membership, and operations teams.
• Ensure transparent, proactive, and professional communication regarding tournament planning, execution, and post‑event evaluation.
• Address operational concerns and opportunities in a timely manner while balancing the interests of the tournament and host club.
• Foster long‑term alignment that supports continued tournament success and an exceptional experience for club stakeholders.

Title Sponsor Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day leader in managing the relationship with the tournament's title sponsors, OneFlight and Visit Myrtle Beach.
• Ensure all contractual sponsorship benefits are delivered at the highest standard.
• Collaborate with sponsor leadership to maximize business objectives, brand exposure, hospitality experiences, and activation opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with sponsor stakeholders regarding planning milestones, event updates, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sponsor engagement and strengthen the long‑term partnership.
• Support renewal efforts and contribute to the overall success and value proposition of the sponsorship partnership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in sports management, business, marketing, event management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in sports, event management, tournament operations, sponsorship sales, or related leadership roles; Experience working within professional golf strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing large‑scale sporting events and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and P&L responsibility.
• Experience working with sponsors, corporate partners, venues, and governing bodies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required during tournament operations.

Success in Role Looks Like

The Tournament Director's success will be measured through:

• Achievement of annual revenue and financial goals.
• Successful execution of tournament operations in accordance with PGA TOUR standards.
• Strong satisfaction and retention of the title sponsor.
• Positive and productive partnership with The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.
• Effective leadership and development of tournament and SPORTFIVE support staff.
• Growth of the tournament's reputation, community impact, and long‑term business sustainability.

Benefits
Working at SPORTFIVE provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement savings.
Affordable employee medical premiums starting at $30.90 per month (individual plan highest deductible) to $165.77 per month (individual plan lowest deductible).
Employees start at 10 vacation days per year (increasing with seniority) plus 20 paid holidays.
401(k) with matching up to $4,000 per year.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Our Hiring Process: Every application is reviewed by a real person. We do not use AI to screen or make decisions on candidates. Because we give each submission genuine consideration, response times may vary. Because we cannot communicate with each applicant individually on the status of their resume, we use automated emails to keep applicants updated. Thank you for your interest in joining SPORTFIVE.