Golf Pro Jobs

A Golf Pro in the fitness and recreation industry is a professional who not only plays golf at a high skill level but also provides instruction and guidance to both beginner and experienced golfers, helping them improve their skills. They may be responsible for organizing and managing golf tournaments, introducing new players to the sport, overseeing golf operations at a facility, and providing individual or group lessons. Their role significantly contributes to the sport's growth, the fitness of individuals, and the profitability of recreational facilities.

Important skills a Golf Pro should have include strong communication and interpersonal skills, an in-depth understanding of the game, and the ability to teach and coach effectively. A Golf Pro should also be physically fit, patient, and able to handle pressure. As for certifications, most Golf Pros should have a Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) or Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) certification. It is also beneficial to have a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a similar field. Before becoming a Golf Pro, a person may start their career as a Golf Assistant, a Golf Instructor, or a Golf Course Manager, gaining practical experience in the field and enhancing their skills.

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Assistant Golf Professional

  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Goodyear, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Club Location: Palm Valley Golf Club - Goodyear, AZ Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests....

Head Girls Golf Coach

  • Rifle, CO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rifle, CO
  • 5 hours ago

Status : Seasonal: Spring- Late March-June Title : Head Girls Golf Coach Location : Rifle High School, Rifle, Co. 81650 Salary Range: $4,500-5,224.36 per season...

Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional

  • Sun City West, AZ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sun City West, AZ
  • 5 hours ago

Proficiency with golf-related software, including point-of-sale (POS) systems (Golf 365), tee time software (Foretees), and tournament management software (Golf Genius)....

Assistant Golf Professional

  • Manakin Sabot, VA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Manakin Sabot, VA
  • 5 hours ago

ABOUT Kinloch Golf Club is widely recognized as one of the most unique golf experiences in the country....

Golf Professional

  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 hours ago

Take the Lead – Golf Professional Wanted for $1M+ Renovated Arthur Hills Gem Golf Professional – Cedar Creek Golf Club Aiken, South Carolina Cedar Creek Golf Club has just completed over $1 million...

Assistant Golf Professional

  • La Quinta, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • La Quinta, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Assist the golf staff with instructional clinics and golf instructional programs....

Assistant Golf Professional

  • Indian Wells, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Indian Wells, CA
  • 5 hours ago

The Indian Wells Golf resort is excited to annouce the exceptional career opportunity of Assistant Golf Professional....

Senior Assistant Golf Professional

  • Sunset, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sunset, SC
  • 5 hours ago

, supervise and manage all aspects of Golf Operation....

Assistant Golf Professional

  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • 7 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the Ponte Vedra Management team, the Assistant Golf Professional will work directly with the Head Golf Pro and Director of Golf to develop and implement a comprehensive golf...

Head Golf Coach

  • Oregon City, OR
  • 14 hours ago
  • Oregon City, OR
  • 14 hours ago

The individual accepting this position will coach golf beginning in the 2025-2026 season....

Head Women's Golf Coach

  • Decorah, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Decorah, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Head Womens Golf Coach Duties: Coach womens golf team including but not limited to practice organization, golf meet scheduling and management, recruiting, budget oversight, student-athlete development...

Assistant Golf Professional

  • Plantation, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 14 hours ago

growth and promoting the game of golf Dependable, self-motivated, and well-organized Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Key Responsibilities Manage daily golf...

Assistant Golf Professional/Tournament Director

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 14 hours ago

None The Assistant Professional/Tournament Director will assist the Golf Staff in day-to-day aspects of the golf operation....

Senior Assistant Golf Professional

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 16 hours ago

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Assistant Golf Professional to join our Golf Operations team and contribute to this legacy....

Seasonal Assistant Golf Professional

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 16 hours ago

Golf Performance Center, the Club delivers one of the premier golf experiences anywhere....

Golf Pro Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Get the golf edge to golf excellence & play golf like a pro
Get the golf edge to golf excellence & play golf like a pro I am going to teach you a simple to learn and apply technique that will improve your golf, and help you feel more relaxed before and...
The Perfect Golf Swing - Timeless Golf Instruction
The Perfect Golf Swing is the internationally acclaimed course taught by golf pro Jim McLellan. Jim has been featured by the New York Times, NBC, CBS, Entertainment Tonight, Today's Golfer, and...
Golf Fundamentals Learn the basics well, from a pro coach.
Frazer Bond is going to take you through the fundamentals of Golf. You will learn about Posture, Grip, and Swing, fully illustrated with different camera angles, and photographs. You will master...

Salary for Golf Pro Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Golf Pro positions.



Highest Education Level

Golf Pros offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.3%
Master's Degree
16.9%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Golf Pros
Less than 1 year
26.0%
4-6 years
22.9%
2-4 years
20.8%
1-2 years
15.0%
None
7.3%
8-10 years
5.9%
10+ years
1.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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