Description

Overview

Rochester Golf & Country Club

Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester Golf & Country Club is seeking an accomplished, service-oriented and forward-thinking Head Golf Professional to lead the Club's golf operation.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a financially strong private club with an engaged membership, a nationally significant golf course and a commitment to providing an exceptional member experience. The successful candidate will lead RGCC's golf programming, professional staff, Golf Shop, instructional offerings and daily golf operations while helping shape the Club's next chapter.

About Rochester Golf & Country Club

Founded in 1916, Rochester Golf & Country Club has served as a center of golf, family and community in southeastern Minnesota for more than a century.

Legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast redesigned the Club's original golf course in the 1920s, officially opening for play in 1925. Beginning in 2017, RGCC completed a comprehensive restoration led by world-renowned architect Tom Doak, returning the course to its historic design principles while preparing it for the future. A major regrassing project was completed in 2024.

RGCC has been selected to host the 2027 Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Championship, providing the incoming Head Golf Professional with the opportunity to help lead one of Minnesota's premier amateur championships.

The Club's golf amenities include:

• An 18-hole Tillinghast-designed and Doak-restored golf course

• Full-length practice and dedicated short-game facilities

• A recently renovated Golf Shop

• TrackMan indoor golf simulators

• Active men's, women's, junior, couples and tournament programming

• Modern clubhouse, dining, fitness, pool and family amenities

• A year-round social environment that extends well beyond the golf course

RGCC combines the character of a Golden Age golf course with the programming and amenities of a modern, family-oriented private club.

Experience Required

 

Additional qualifications include:

• PGA of America membership in good standing is preferred.

• Significant progressive experience in golf operations, preferably at a respected private club.

• Previous experience as a Head Golf Professional, Director of Golf, Lead Assistant Golf Professional or in a comparable leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in member service, tournament operations, merchandising, instruction and staff development.

• Strong budgeting, inventory-management and business-management skills.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Proficiency with golf-management, tournament, point-of-sale and instructional technology.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and other hours necessary to lead a seasonal private-club golf operation.

Essential Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, the Head Golf Professional will serve as the visible leader of the Club's golf operation and one of RGCC's primary ambassadors.

The successful candidate will be highly engaged with members, present throughout the golf season and committed to delivering exceptional service. This individual must combine hospitality and relationship-building with strong business judgment, operational discipline and effective staff leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Member Service and Golf Operations

• Create a welcoming, professional and service-focused environment for members, families and guests.

• Maintain a visible presence around the Golf Shop, practice facilities, first tee and golf course.

• Direct daily golf operations, including the Golf Shop, tee-time management, practice facilities, outside services, cart operations, club storage and tournament administration.

• Establish and maintain service standards and operating procedures for the golf operation.

• Oversee policies related to pace of play, course access, guest play, starting procedures and golf etiquette.

• Respond to member questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Coordinate closely with the Golf Course Superintendent regarding course conditions, maintenance schedules, closures, tournaments and member communication.

Tournaments and Programming

• Develop and execute an annual golf calendar serving competitive and recreational golfers, women, men, couples, juniors and families.

• Lead member tournaments, championships, invitationals, leagues, outings and special golf events.

• Serve as a key leader in planning and executing the 2027 Minnesota Golf Association Amateur Championship.

• Manage tournament registration, communication, scoring, pairings, prizes and event evaluation.

• Introduce programs and formats that increase participation and strengthen the Club's golf community.

• Collaborate with other Club departments to create memorable golf experiences.

Instruction and Player Development

• Build and oversee a comprehensive instructional program for players of all ages and ability levels.

• Provide individual and group instruction while creating teaching opportunities for assistant professionals.

• Lead junior golf programming that develops skills, sportsmanship and long-term engagement with the game.

• Utilize TrackMan and other instructional technologies to support coaching, club fitting and player development.

• Develop clinics, academies and practice programs that meet the needs of the membership.

Golf Shop and Financial Management

• Lead a distinctive and financially responsible Golf Shop operation.

• Manage merchandise purchasing, inventory, pricing, displays and sales performance.

• Provide knowledgeable club-fitting, equipment and apparel services.

• Prepare and manage the golf operation's annual operating and capital budgets.

• Monitor revenue, expenses, payroll, inventory and overall financial performance.

• Maintain appropriate purchasing, inventory, cash-handling and accounting controls.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, member value and golf-related revenue.

Staff and Club Leadership

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, mentor and evaluate assistant golf professionals, seasonal employees and outside-service staff.

• Create a positive workplace culture centered on service, teamwork, accountability and professional development.

• Establish clear performance expectations and operating procedures.

• Develop assistant professionals and support their career advancement.

• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the Club's leadership team.

• Participate in appropriate committee meetings and advise Club leadership on golf operations and strategy.

• Communicate effectively with members regarding golf programs, events, policies and course matters.

• Represent RGCC professionally within the PGA, Minnesota golf community and greater Rochester community.

Benefits

RGCC intends to offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

The anticipated package will include:

• Base salary of $80,000 to $120,000

• Annual performance incentive

• Lesson and clinic income arrangement

• Golf Shop performance incentives

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement plan and Club contribution

• Paid time off

• PGA national and section dues

• Approved professional-development expenses

• Club privileges and employee benefits