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Head Golf Professional Head Golf Professional Head Golf Professional Department: Golf OperationsReports To: General ManagerSupervises: Golf operations employeesLocation: Cottonwood Country Club, Holladay, Utah CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: About Cottonwood Country Club Cottonwood Country Club is a private, member-owned club located in Holladay, Utah, just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The Club serves approximately 550 member families and offers a nine-hole, par-3 golf course, multiple dining experiences, event and banquet services, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and aquatics. Our mission is to provide our membership with the highest quality of service and a truly exceptional club experience. We employ individuals who are genuinely enthusiastic about hospitality and approach member service with a positive, professional attitude. Our employees are the cornerstone of the Club, and their commitment to excellence creates an unparalleled experience for our members and guests. Position Summary The Head Golf Professional is responsible for leading all aspects of Cottonwood Country Club's golf operation and creating an engaging, welcoming, and well-organized golf experience for members and guests. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Head Golf Professional serves as an integral member of the Club's senior management team and oversees daily golf operations, member play, tournaments, instructional programming, junior golf, merchandising, handicap administration, golf communications, and golf staff development. The Head Golf Professional serves as the primary ambassador of the Club's golf program. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership position requiring consistent interaction with members, regular participation in Club activities, and a genuine enthusiasm for building relationships. The successful candidate will continually look for creative ways to strengthen participation and elevate the overall golf experience. Leadership Philosophy The Head Golf Professional is expected to lead through visibility, communication, organization, and genuine member engagement. This individual must build trusted relationships with members while providing clear leadership, professional development, and accountability to the golf staff. This leader embraces the Club's "One Club, One Team" philosophy by supporting fellow department leaders and recognizing that every interaction contributes to the overall member experience. Success requires a collaborative relationship with the General Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, fellow department heads, Golf Committee, and the Club's accounting and administrative teams. The Head Golf Professional must balance golf traditions with fresh ideas and understand that every interaction contributes to member satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Essential Responsibilities Golf Programming and Member EngagementDevelop, organize, and facilitate weekly Men's and Ladies' golf programming.Plan and execute the Club's annual calendar of golf tournaments, invitationals, social events, clinics, and monthly member events.Lead the Men's and Women's Invitational Tournaments and other signature golf events.Develop creative formats and programs that encourage participation among golfers of varying ages, interests, and skill levels.Provide programming for adults, juniors, seniors, beginners, and experienced golfers.Maintain a highly visible, engaging, and approachable presence during member play, leagues, tournaments, and golf-related events.Regularly play golf with members of different ages and skill levels to build relationships, encourage participation, and better understand the member experience.Communicate golf schedules, policies, tournament information, and program updates clearly and professionally.Educate members and guests regarding golf course policies, etiquette, pace of play, and responsible course stewardship.Regularly evaluate participation and member feedback to improve existing program