Director of Golf Forest Highlands Golf Club

Director Of Golf Profile

FLAGSTAFF, AZ
DIRECTOR OF GOLF OPPORTUNITY AT FOREST HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB
Forest Highlands Golf Club is a private, elevated mountain lifestyle community offering championship golf courses, family programming, and a strong commitment to stewardship and community.

Set on 1,140 acres just south of Flagstaff, Forest Highlands offers two nationally recognized courses, a robust racquets and fitness program, and a foundational community ethos. The club operates as a self‑contained community with its own infrastructure and a high member engagement focus.

• 818 Regular Members and 78 Other Membership Categories
• $115,750 Initiation Fee
• $18,300 Annual Dues
• Approximately 35,000 annual rounds of golf across both courses
• 100 FTE and 400 Seasonal employees

The Director of Golf (DOG) is the “golf ambassador” and a visible, engaged senior manager responsible for strategic vision, day‑to‑day operation, culture, and member experience across two championship courses.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership over all golf functions, including staffing, service standards, merchandising, and event execution.
• Cultivate a culture of hospitality, respect, and cross‑department collaboration.
• Ensure equal leadership presence and support for both the Meadow and Canyon courses.
• Develop and enhance the junior golf program and employer awareness program.
• Lead all aspects of merchandise operations, including buying, inventory control, pricing, and shop presentation.
• Promote a workplace culture grounded in integrity, growth, and service.
• Oversee a comprehensive calendar of events and tournament program for golfers of all abilities.
• Attract, develop, motivate, and retain a high‑performance team of professionals.

• Verifiable record of private club leadership, board participation, and partnership with a General Manager/COO.
• Experience in high member satisfaction operations across national clubs.
• Strong golf community network, locally and nationally.
• Exceptional communication skills with members and staff.
• Track record of progressive leadership and golf management experience.

• Integrity, empathy, and hospitality dedication.
• Confident, kind, and innovative communication mindset.
• Team‑first attitude, genuine member connection, and operational resilience.
• Strong industry connections and a love for nature and the outdoors.

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in business administration or golf management; not required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in private club golf operations.
• A PGA/LPGA certification with a minimum of 3 years of head professional or director of golf experience.

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package, including professional dues, education expenses for PGA members, and association membership.

Apply by March 2, 2026, via the link below. Submit a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format, named “Last Name, First Name – Resume” and “Last Name, First Name – Cover Letter – Forest Highlands.” The cover letter should address the Forest Highlands Golf Club search committee, Attn:
Doug Sutter, General Manager/COO, and explain alignment with the role, career motivation, and area benefits.