Head Golf Professional, Brays

About Brays Island Plantation

Sheldon, SC | Founded in 1987, Brays Island is widely regarded as the nation’s premier sporting community. Ownership at Brays Island provides an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle supported by meticulously maintained amenities and highly trained staff, all within a private, conservation-minded community. Brays Island was designed to preserve the Low country landscape by sharing it with families who value outdoor pursuits. Today, more than 90 percent of the 5,500‑acre plantation remains protected, offering direct saltwater access, exceptional hunting and fishing, a world‑class Gun Club, equestrian facilities, and an 18‑hole golf championship course with no tee times.

Sprawling over 300 acres, the Brays Island golf course is expertly designed and fits naturally into the existing beauty of the plantation to challenge both novice and skilled players alike. The course weaves through stunning natural habitats, providing golfers with an engaging, visually stimulating experience, and serving as a reminder that Brays Island is not a typical golf community. Thanks to the mild temperate climate, golf enthusiasts can enjoy the game year‑round.

Each hole at Brays Island is unique, crafted to add depth and intrigue to every game. Golfers enjoy easy access with no tee times, ensuring a round fits seamlessly into an Owner's day. The 18‑hole, 6,850-yard, par‑72 championship golf course designed by Ron Garl is highlighted by impeccable playing conditions and natural hazards. The adjoining 14‑acre practice facility provides golfers with an opportunity to keep their games sharp.

With its stunning Low country setting, Brays Island golfers feel like they own their own private course. Brays Island golfers play over seven thousand rounds annually.

The Brays Island employee culture is committed to achieving exceptional results while providing superior southern hospitality. Brays Island fosters a culture of family (employees) serving family (Brays Island Owners). Conveniently located between Charleston, Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head, Brays Island provides access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. If you are seeking to join a team of professionals who are challenged, rewarded, and appreciated, Brays Island is the place for you.

• Facility:
  Equity‑owned
• Course Access:
  Private
• Number of Holes: 18
• Total Annual Rounds: 8,000
• Number of Carts: 45
• Owners: 325
• Primary Golf Season:
  October‑May
• Caddie Program:
  No
• Practice Range:
  Yes
• Short Game Area:
  Yes

Title:

Head Golf Professional

Reports to:

General Manager/Chief Operating Officer and Director of Golf

Position

Description:

The Head Golf Professional is responsible for day‑to‑day operations such as merchandising, tournaments, instruction, and is being developed to assume the role of the Director of Golf, who oversees the entire golf operation, additionally including strategy, budgeting, and staffing. Given that the Head Golf Professional is being groomed to become the Director of Golf, the Head Golf Professional will work with the Director of Golf on day‑to‑day operations and the GM/COO on a development plan to assume the Director of Golf role upon the incumbent’s near‑term retirement.

• Create a culture of high energy and personable service that promotes the game of golf, consistently surpassing the expectations of a diverse Ownership.
• Continuously improve Owner and guest golf experience that translates into higher utilization of the golf amenity.
• Supervise the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the golf professional staff, outside services staff, golf shop personnel, and golf cart maintenance personnel, holding all to the highest standards.
• Establish an inclusionary atmosphere in the golf operation that encourages Owners of all skill levels – including non‑golfers – to utilize club facilities more actively.
• Prepare, implement, and oversee the golf tournament program, expertly managing and promoting existing events while creatively adding new events designed to encourage increased participation among all Owners and spouses.
• Actively mentor Associate Professionals, attracting high performers to…