HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Landscapes Golf Management and Mapletøn Golf Club are seeking a Head Golf Professional to lead our golf operations.

Mapletøn Golf Club's vision is slightly different from that of the two private country clubs in Sioux Falls. It will be private, but it will not be a traditional country club offering the typical amenities beyond golf, such as a swimming pool, tennis courts and large banquet facility for weddings and social functions. Instead, it will be Sioux Falls’ first ever private ‘Golf Club’, offering the best championship golf course in the area, fine dining, and overnight lodging accommodations. Mapletøn Golf Club will provide an exclusive, but welcoming, comfortable, and fun atmosphere to its members and their guests.

JOB SUMMARY

This role will oversee all aspects of the golf operation, working in close collaboration with the Golf Course Superintendent, other department heads, while reporting to the General Manager. This position involves direct supervision of all inside and outside Golf Operations Staff, with responsibilities that include hiring, training, and mentoring to develop a culture of excellence.

The Head Golf Professional will be the leader of the golf experience at Mapleton Golf Club. A strong emphasis is placed on building relationships with members & guests, customer service, merchandising and a passion to be best-in-class.

Club Details:

Facility: Private

Number of Holes: 18 plus additional 6-hole short course

Total Annual Rounds: Projected 13,000

Membership Maximums: 175 Single, 30 Corporate with a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 5 designees, 25 National Memberships

Primary Golf Season: April - October

Caddie Program: Yes (starting in 2026)

Practice Range: Yes

Short Game Area: Yes

Number of Staff Managed: 25

Carts: 56 EZGO Lithium w/GPS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Hire, train, schedule and supervise pro shop personnel including assistant golf professionals, pro shop attendants, golf cart attendants and player assistants. Directs the daily operations of the pro shop ensuring accurate records. Maintains the accounting for the pro shop.
2. Complies with the terms of purchasing agreements and vendor contracts.
3. Gives quality golf lessons to include individual and group lessons.
4. Manages the cash flow in the golf shop, ensuring that cash and credit card charges balance with sales receipts in accordance with operating procedures.
5. Ensures golf shop is appropriately stocked, clean, safe and tidy.
6. Works with members and guests; assists them with their golfing needs; handles their requests, complaints and inquires with composure and in a timely professional manner.
7. Develops programs to promote the interest in the sport of golf and the use of the course.
8. Plans, organizes and conducts golf tournaments for members and outside organizations.
9. Prepares annual budget for golf operations and strives to achieve sales targets.
10. Maintains accurate records of green fees and cart rentals.
11. Ensures the golf cart fleet is well maintained and cleaned on a daily basis.
12. Manages, maintains and makes recommendations for merchandise appropriate to the facility demographic.
13. Completes high quality custom fitting and club repairs to customer satisfaction.
14. Gathers, processes and submits payroll information for the golf department timely and accurately; maintains employee files and records.
15. Devotes a reasonable amount of time to play golf with members of all skill levels.
16. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
17. Maintains the confidentiality of company, employee and member/guest information.
18. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
19. Regular and punctual attendance on site for all scheduled shifts is required.
20. Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by being service- and solution-oriented, having positive interactions with all club staff and members/guests, and meeting established quality, service and safety expectations.
21. Performs additional assignments per the direction of club or Company managers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Has knowledge of the organization and management of a pro shop.
2. Understands the rules of golf, the equipment used and golf tournament organization.
3. Has knowledge of practice facility operation and management.
4. Effective communication skills orally and in writing.
5. Able to provide a high level of customer service with attention to detail.
6. Proficient with common MS Office computer programs and experience with POS systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent
2. A member of the Professional Golf Association (PGA) or the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
3. 3 years experience as either a Head Golf Professional or the first assistant to a Head Golf Professional.
4. Strong Teaching Background
5. Experience with Caddy Program Management

WORK HOURS AND CONDITIONS

Work hours may include early mornings and evenings on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. May be exposed to inclement (non-threatening) weather, plant protection products, fertilizers, misdirected golf balls, and sharp and rapid equipment movement on a daily basis. Injury may result from exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing and hearing: read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person 50-100%
• Standing and walking 25-50%
• Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling 0-24%
• Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, writing, driving and manipulation of golf clubs 50-100%
• Lift in excess of 30 pounds 0-24%

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description may be changed or updated at any time without notice.