Associate Golf Professional

This entry-level PGA professional will focus on daily operations, guest service, merchandising, tournaments, and instruction while working toward PGA certification. You will assist in the management of golf operations, including the Pro Shop, golf cart rentals, and practice facilities. You are seeking development and mentorship while you gain hands‑on experience of a world‑class golf program. You can make independent decisions requiring technical knowledge, sound judgment, and familiarity with golf industry standards.

You possess the knowledge of daily golf‑course operations and procedures, USGA rules, handicap, course rating system, mechanics and techniques of the golf swing, and the general game of golf. You are detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

The Associate Golf Professional plays a key role in delivering a polished, guest‑focused experience by supporting both the golf shop and course operations. Responsibilities include assisting with merchandise display, inventory management, sales, and special orders, ensuring every guest interaction is professional and attentive. The Associate also helps manage tee times, point‑of‑sale transactions, and daily reporting, while coordinating with caddies, instructional staff, course maintenance, and outside service teams to ensure smooth operation of events and daily play.

By personally recognizing guests and members, answering questions, assisting with lessons and clinics, and maintaining consistent communication across teams, the Associate contributes directly to a seamless, welcoming, and highly personalized golf experience that enhances overall guest satisfaction.

You live & share your passion for genuine hospitality in your commitment to our vision, mission, and values. You ensure your teams work in concert with other departments to provide the highest level of quality and satisfaction. You set the tone with your strong ethics and by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance.

You follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met. You maintain situational awareness of your surroundings, keeping an eye on all areas for tidiness and any general maintenance issues, ensuring that all are corrected or reported immediately.

You maintain your knowledge of Sea Island’s properties, services, and offerings, and share this information with guests, members, and team members. You are generous with your support and help resolve any service issues that arise in a timely and positive way, following up as needed. You are proactive in aiding when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested.