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City of Leander, TX

Head Golf Pro

Leander, TX · On-site

$83K - $100K/yr

Golf Course Pro Shop Opening Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: Continuous This is a senior-level job with a high level of responsibility, training, experience, and competence. The Head Golf Professional ...

Arcis Golf

Head Golf Professional

Alamance, NC

Head Golf Professional Location: THE COUNTRY CLUB OF THE SOUTH, JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA The Country ... Oversee the daily operations of the Pro Shop, including merchandise sales, tee time reservations ...

Arcis Golf

Head Golf Professional

Miami, FL

Head Golf Pro Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color ...

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Troon Golf

Starter/Marshal

Brewster, WA · On-site

$17.13/hr

Reports infarctions to appropriate golf shop personnel (Head Pro, 1st Assistant, ect.) * Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette. * Performs other duties as ...

ClubCorp

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Brighton, MI · On-site

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

BIGHORN GOLF CLUB

ASSISTANT GOLF PRO

Palm Desert, CA

$20 - $22/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Golf Professional supports the Head Golf Professional and Director ... Oversee Pro Shop inventory and periodically conduct physical counts of merchandise, including ...

Invited

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Brighton, MI · On-site

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

Invited

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Raleigh, NC

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

ClubCorp

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Raleigh, NC · On-site

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

ClubCorp

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Milton, GA · On-site

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

Invited

1st Assistant Golf Professional

Milton, GA · On-site

The1st Assistant will manage the pro-shop's merchandising, ensuring that product selection aligns ... Head Golf Professional, ensuring continued excellence in operations and service delivery About You:

Troon Golf

Starter

Calumet City, IL · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

Reports infractions to appropriate golf shop personnel (Head Pro, 1st Assistant, etc.). * Ensures that all guests/players are following golf course rules and etiquette. * Brings carts from the cart ...

Chula Vista Resort

Golf maintenance

Wisconsin Dells, WI · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Working closely with and supervised by the Golf Course Superintendent and Head Pro, Groundskeepers will work to fulfill the related goals and objectives of the golf course and the resort while ...

Arcis Golf

Head Golf Professional

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

Golf Ops/ Pro Shop Reports to : General Manager / Director of Golf FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Revised: 6/2018 SCOPE The Head Professional will oversee and manage the golf operation and work ...

Arcis Golf

Head Golf Professional

The Woodlands, TX

Golf Ops/ Pro Shop Reports to : General Manager / Director of Golf FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried) Revised: 6/2018 SCOPE The Head Professional will oversee and manage the golf operation and work ...

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How much do golf head pro jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf head pro in the United States is $63,862.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Golf Head Pro vs Golf Instructor?

AspectGolf Head ProGolf Instructor
CertificationsCPG, PGA membershipPGA certification, teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentGolf courses, country clubs, resortsGolf courses, private lessons, academies
ResponsibilitiesOversees golf operations, manages staff, develops programsTeaches golf skills, provides lessons, improves player techniques

The Golf Head Pro typically holds managerial responsibilities and oversees golf operations, while a Golf Instructor focuses on teaching individual or group golf lessons. Both roles often require PGA certification and work in similar environments, but their primary functions differ: one manages the club's golf program, the other enhances players' skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Golf Head Pro, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Golf Head Pro, you need deep knowledge of golf techniques, instruction, tournament management, and typically a PGA certification or similar credentials. Familiarity with golf course management software, point-of-sale systems, and lesson scheduling tools is important. Exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership, and customer service set top professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure high-quality instruction, smooth club operations, and a superior experience for members and guests.

What are some typical challenges a Golf Head Pro faces in balancing instructional duties with club management responsibilities?

Golf Head Pros often juggle a combination of teaching lessons, organizing tournaments, and managing pro shop operations. Balancing time between providing quality instruction to members and handling administrative tasks like inventory, scheduling, and staff supervision can be challenging. Success in this role often depends on strong organizational skills and effective delegation to assistant pros and support staff. Open communication with club management and a clear understanding of club priorities help in maintaining this balance while delivering an excellent member experience.

What does a Golf Head Pro do?

A Golf Head Pro, also known as a Head Golf Professional, manages the golf operations at a golf club or course. Their responsibilities typically include overseeing golf instruction and lessons, organizing tournaments and events, managing the pro shop, supervising staff, and ensuring a high level of customer service for members and guests. They often provide private lessons, help with club fitting, and maintain relationships with vendors. The Golf Head Pro plays a key role in both the business and recreational aspects of the golf facility.
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Infographic showing various Golf Head Pro job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,862 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

Assistant Golf Professional - Walden on Lake Conroe Golf Club

Northgate Country Club and Walden Golf Club

Montgomery, TX • On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

New

Job description

As a member of the Golf Management Team at Walden Golf Club, the Assistant Golf Professional assists the Head Golf Professional in all aspects of the golf operation; tee times, course play, tournaments and outings, lessons, merchandising, training, etc. Able to provide highly efficient and superior customer service, maintain and provide daily records to assist the head golf professional with reports, and supervise the Sales Associates and Staff.

Supervised By: Head Golf Professional
Job Specific Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
  • Assists Head Pro with hiring, training, and supervising Sales Associates and Staff.
  • Effectively manages numerous types of tournaments from start to finish, including meeting participation.
  • Develop and implement clinics and camps.
  • Assists customers by providing and interpreting golf policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains handicap records.
  • Operates the golf shop in the absence of a Sales Associate.
  • Assumes the Head Golf Professional’s duties in the Head Professional's absence.
  • Manages the daily opening and closing of golf operations as needed.
  • Coordinates junior golf activities.
  • Provides golf instruction.
  • Performs starter or marshal duties regularly.
  • Manages the USGA handicap system for customers.
  • Ensures the course is properly marked at all times.
  • Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Head Golf Professional.

Job Requirements:
  • Pro Shop experience.
  • Four-year degree and supervisory experience preferred.
  • 3 years of prior golf course experience preferred.
  • Actively pursue PGA membership (if a PGA Apprentice) in a timely manner through the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGA PGM) program.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Fundamental knowledge of the game of golf, rules of golf, golf facility operations, and tournament operations.
  • Fundamental supervisory practices and principles.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays.
  • Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
  • Self-motivated with a desire to promote and market.
  • Excellent service and a customer-focused attitude.
  • Experienced in written and oral business communications.

Experience Required:
  • PGA Associate/Member or aspirations to become a member would be preferable.
  • GHIN & Golf Genius experience would be preferable.

Essential Responsibilities:
We are looking for excitable people to assist in managing daily operations, tournament operations, Member relations, teaching/clinics, and junior golf.  Walden Golf Club is a premier private golf club.  We are a team aggressively striving to provide a first-class private club experience to our Members and Guests.  We will accomplish this by practicing our core values in a positive and friendly manner.
Benefits:
  • Complimentary employee meals while on duty.
  • PGA Education reimbursement after passing.
  • Two weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of employment.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance is available, and the percentage paid for by the employer after 60 days.
  • Private lesson split.