Jobs and Careers
CR

Head Golf Professional - Operations

Cragun's Resort
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Oct 2024

About the role

Description

 

Cragun's Legacy Courses is a destination golf resort located in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota.  The Legacy has recently completed a 15 million dollar golf course renovation and expansion designed by PGA TOUR legend, Tom Lehman.  The Legacy now offers 45 holes of brand-new championship golf, the "Dutch 27" & the "Lehman 18" golf courses.  We are also proud to host the PGA TOUR Americas event, the CRMC Championship presented by Gertens each August.  The facility is also complemented by a nine-hole short course with a separate clubhouse, two-sided practice facility, & practice green.  Our customers also enjoy our 36,000-square-foot clubhouse overlooking two finishing holes of the Dutch 27 course.  The clubhouse is the home to the Legacy Grille, a year-round bar & restaurant. 


Cragun's Legacy Courses are an amenity of Cragun's Resort located on beautiful Gull Lake.  This family-friendly resort offers many lodging options combined with its mile-long sandy beach.

Requirements

Experience Required: 

  • Three years of working experience at a golf facility
  • PGA Class A, Associate, or LPGA in good standing preferred
  • College degree preferred
  • Knowledge of and proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Golf Genius, Foreup, & Maestro applications
  • Enthusiastic in creating and controlling employee schedules
  • Involvement in controlling payroll and expenses
  • Familiarity with golf shop purchasing, process, and control
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Knowledge of proper hiring/policies and procedures
  • Professional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience managing/maintaining a golf car fleet
  • Experience in growing the game of golf

Responsibilities:

  • Management and supervision of the golf operations

      - Pro Shop, Outside Service, Player Assistant, Par 3, Range, Golf Cart Fleet manager

  • Motivate and maintain elite customer service levels
  • Assist merchandiser

      - Golf shop purchasing, receiving inventory, invoice processing & control, golf shop appearance

  • Responsible for maximizing tee sheet and golf shop revenue/profit
  • Build relationships with members, guests, Cragun's Resort employees, and the community
  • Work directly with the "tournament" Head Professional on the preparation and execution of all leagues and large events
  • Work directly with the Director of Golf on all facets of the CRMC Championship
  • Work with all Superintendant staff on all tee sheets and golf course maintenance needs
  • Attend weekly golf meetings and be ready to participate
  • Assist Legacy Grille manager and staff
  • Enforce and ensure policies and procedures of the facility are applied in an equal and fair manner for all employees, members, and guests
  • Active involvement in short-term and long-term planning
  • Become an ambassador of Cragun's Legacy Courses, Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, and the CRMC Championship
  • Reports directly to the Director of Golf

Benefits:

  • Health and AD&D benefits
  • Golf privileges and discounts on pro shop merchandise
  • PGA Education allowance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Complimentary manager meals

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Cragun's Resort

View company profile →