General Manager​/COO Augusta Club

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General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Profile

AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB

AUGUSTA, GA

THE GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OPPORTUNITY AT AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB

Augusta Country Club presents a rare opportunity to lead one of the South’s most historic, respected, and family‑oriented private clubs. Founded in 1899 and located adjacent to Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta Country Club blends a rich golf tradition with a welcoming culture centered on exceptional member experiences, multi‑generational engagement, and authentic Southern hospitality. The Club offers premier golf, dining, racquet, fitness, aquatics, and social amenities, and has cultivated a vibrant community while remaining rooted in its traditions, values, and commitment to excellence.

The Club is seeking an experienced, highly visible, and engaging General Manager/Chief Operating Officer with strong financial acumen, a commanding leadership presence, and a proven ability to foster accountability and operational ownership across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful evaluator of talent and an accomplished team builder who leads with high emotional intelligence and a people‑first philosophy that consistently prioritizes both members and employees in decision‑making.

This individual will work closely with an engaged Board and a committed leadership team to further elevate the member experience, strengthen organizational culture, enhance operational excellence, and help shape the Club’s long‑term strategic vision. Success in this role requires a hands‑on, approachable leader who embraces a “management by walking around” philosophy, values visibility and accessibility, and maintains an unwavering attention to detail.

Successful candidates will value Augusta Country Club’s distinguished history and prestige while bringing the contemporary leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and private club management expertise necessary to thoughtfully lead the Club into its next chapter of success.

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Augusta Country Club is one of the oldest and most storied golf clubs in the United States, with origins dating back to 1897–1898 and official incorporation established in 1899. Originally known as the Bon Air Golf Club due to its close association with Augusta’s historic Bon Air Hotel, the Club later became The Country Club of Augusta before officially adopting the name Augusta Country Club in 1921.

Located in Augusta, Georgia, adjacent to Augusta National Golf Club and neighboring the historic Sand Hills district, Augusta Country Club has played an important role in the development of golf in the American South. The Club’s founders — Dr. William Henry Harison Jr., Morley Harison, Henry H. Cumming, and Louis P. Berckmans — were instrumental in introducing golf to Augusta and helping establish the city as a premier golf destination.

The Club’s Donald Ross‑designed golf course remains a centerpiece of the membership experience. Originally constructed as a 9‑hole course in the late 19th century and expanded to 18 holes in 1901, the course has undergone several enhancements. In 2001, Augusta Country Club completed a significant restoration led by noted architect Brian Silva utilizing original 1927 Donald Ross sketches obtained from the Tufts Archives in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Additional reinvestments have included course infrastructure improvements, irrigation upgrades, and redesigned holes completed in partnership with Augusta National Golf Club.

Augusta Country Club offers a comprehensive private club experience centered around exceptional golf, dining, recreation, and family‑oriented programming. Amenities include a 70,000‑square‑foot clubhouse featuring multiple dining venues and private event spaces, a well‑appointed golf practice and teaching facility, an active tennis program, fitness and wellness facilities, aquatics, and a variety of social and recreational activities for members of all ages.

Throughout its history, the Club has hosted notable competitions and events, including the 1930 Southeastern Open, where legendary amateur Bobby Jones…