Description

Overview

About the Club Established in 1919 by prominent Amarillo banker and oilman Charles A. Fisk, Amarillo Country Club holds the distinction of being the first country club in the Texas Panhandle. From its earliest days, ACC has served as a social and recreational hub for the region's business and professional community, fostering a legacy of tradition, hospitality, and exceptional member experiences for more than a century.

The Club's original golf course was designed by William McConnell, laying the foundation for a program that would go on to host notable golfers and become one of the area's most respected golf venues. Throughout its history, ACC has continued to reinvest in its facilities to ensure a premier private-club experience. After the original clubhouse was lost to fire in the early 1930s, a new clubhouse designed by architect Guy Carlander opened in 1933. Subsequent enhancements to the golf course included revisions by Warren Cantrell in 1960 and noted architect Jay Morrish in 1983, each contributing to the evolution and quality of the golf experience.

In 2012, Amarillo Country Club completed a transformative modernization project led by D.A. Weibring and Steve Wolfard. This extensive renovation included the redesign of six holes, significant course modernization, and improvements to the clubhouse, golf shop, and tennis courts, solidifying ACC's commitment to blending tradition with continuous improvement.

Today, Amarillo Country Club remains a private club offering golf, inviting dining venues, vibrant event spaces, tennis, fitness, and year-round social programming. The golf program continues to be a central pillar of the club's culture, attracting players of all ages through competitive events, instructional opportunities, and welcoming camaraderie. The Head Golf Professional joins this rich legacy and plays a key role in shaping the continued excellence of ACC's golf experience.

Mission Statement: The Amarillo Country Club is a community providing first-class social, recreational, and sporting activities for its members and guests.

Vision Statement: Celebrating for over 100 years, the Amarillo Country Club continues to value our history while creating new traditions. The Amarillo Country Club is recognized for its gracious community, welcoming hospitality and excellent service.

Club website:  https://theamarillocountryclub.com/

The Club at a Glance

• Total Gross Revenues: $9,658,000
• Carts & Greens Revenue: $430k
• Total Merchandise Sales: $620k
• Total number of Members: 590
• Annual Golf Rounds: 21,500
• Private Tournaments: 9
• Numbers of Holes: 18
• Par: 71

About the Position

The Head Golf Professional is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Club's golf operations and ensuring an exceptional experience for members and guests. This role directs the daily functions of the golf shop, practice facilities, tournaments, instruction programs, merchandising, and outside services. The Head Golf Professional leads and mentors the golf staff, fosters a welcoming and service focused environment, and maintains high standards of professionalism consistent with ACC's long-standing values and traditions. They must work in full alignment with the General Manager, supporting the Club's strategic vision and ensuring all golf operations reinforce the successful direction of the Club. This position plays a vital role in shaping the Club's golf culture, enhancing member engagement, and collaborating closely with Club leadership to uphold ACC's reputation as the premier private club in the Texas Panhandle.

Experience Required

The Ideal Candidate

 

The ideal candidate for the Head Golf Professional position is a well-rounded, hands-on leader with a deep understanding of private club culture and an unwavering commitment to delivering a high quality, member-focused golf experience. This individual operates with professionalism, integrity, and consistency, ensuring that all members are treated with equal respect and that no member or group receives preferential treatment. They understand that the success of the golf program depends on fairness, visibility, and fostering relationships across the entire membership, not just a select few.

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of professional golf management experience, ideally serving as a Head Golf Professional at a full-service private club or as a distinguished First Assistant at highly respected clubs. They bring proven expertise in golf operations, staff leadership, instruction, merchandising, tournament administration, and outside services. They also must demonstrate experience interfacing with and supporting Golf Committees, as well as working collaboratively with Men's and Ladies Golf Associations. Their leadership style is hands-on, engaged, and rooted in daily operational presence, with a demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality professional staff, which is essential to the success of ACC's golf operation. In addition, they possess knowledge of USGA handicap System guidelines and experience fairly managing handicaps and score posting in a manner that promotes integrity and consistency across the membership.

 

The ideal professional is a skilled golfer with demonstrated competitive playing experience, serving as a role model for staff and representing the Club with credibility. They also possess meaningful teaching ability and instructional experience, offering lessons, clinics, and player development programs for golfers at every level.

 

This candidate must be passionate about promoting golf at Amarillo Country Club, with a demonstrated track record of growing programs and increasing member participation at their current or prior clubs. They will lead efforts to strengthen and expand junior golf, elevate women's golf programming, and develop tournaments and events that reflect the culture and preferences of ACC members. Their goal is to create an inclusive, vibrant, and engaging golf calendar that appeals to all demographics.

 

Equally important, the ideal candidate maintains a consistent presence on the course, playing with members of all groups, ages, and skill levels, not just familiar or preferred circles. They encourage their assistant professionals to do the same, recognizing that visibility, relationship building, and member engagement are core components of the ACC golf experience.

 

This individual also understands the importance of structure and accountability. They must consistently enforce ACC golf rules and policies, never applying situational enforcement and ensure that expectations for pace of play, course care, attire, and etiquette are upheld fairly and professionally. Their approach promotes respect for the Club's traditions while supporting continuous improvement in member experience.

 

In addition, the ideal candidate is proficient in golf management technologies, including point-of-sale systems, instructional platforms, tee-sheet management, and tournament software. They are organized, technologically capable, and comfortable using systems that enhance efficiency, communication, and service. They must also be able to develop, manage, and oversee the golf operations budget, ensuring financial responsibility and alignment with the Club's strategic goals.

 

Above all, the ideal candidate is a polished, steady, and service driven professional who embodies ACC's values, builds strong relationships, models fairness, and leads the golf operation with passion, humility, and a genuine desire to elevate the golf culture at Amarillo Country Club.

 

Key Expectations

• Ensure accurate, timely, and responsible administrative functions, including scheduling, payroll oversight, budgeting, and reporting.
• Oversee merchandising operations, ensuring proper inventory levels, and product selections aligned with member preferences.
• Align fully with the General Manager and support the Club's strategic direction, ensuring golf operations enhance the overall success of ACC.
• Maintain daily operational excellence in the golf shop, practice facilities, tournaments, instruction programs, merchandising, and outside services.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the golf staff, ensuring high performance, accountability, and a consistent member experience.
• Provide exceptional member and guest service by fostering a welcoming, service focused, and professional golf environment.
• Execute organized, efficient, and well run tournaments, ensuring seamless logistics and memorable member  experiences.
• Maintain high standards of course etiquette, safety, and appearance across all golf-related facilities.
• Demonstrate strong playing ability and professionalism, serving as a role model for staff and representing ACC with credibility in competitions and instructional settings.
• Uphold ACC policies, values, and traditions, ensuring consistent professionalism across all member and staff interactions.

 

Please note: All resumes and cover letters should include an asset description for each club listed. Each description should provide an overview of the Club including its location, type (e.g., private country club), key operational metrics (such as number of members, number of golf holes, and annual rounds played).

 

A compelling Cover Letter stating why Amarillo Country Club and the Texas Panhandle are good for you and or your family at this time of your career (is a plus) along with you professional Resume should be submitted no later than December 22, 2025 to be considered for this position.  Interviews for selected candidates will begin in the month of January 2026. 

Benefits

The Club provides Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401K with company match up to 6%.