Quality Careers in Golf Management
May 27, 2009
Individuals looking for an exciting, stable, and profitable new career should consider a position in golf management.Golf is more than a game, it's a multibillion dollar a year industry. Though most people only see it as a sport, golf is an international business with a fanatically devoted world-wide consumer base. It employs people in over a hundred unique career fields and has a place for individuals of every skill background and degree. One of the most eclectic fields available is the area of golf management, where individuals are responsible for running the courses, clubs, and organizations that make golf such a beloved and dynamic sport. In addition to being among the most respected individuals on the course, golf managers also enjoy significant job security and worthwhile compensation.
There are several specific types of positions available to people pursuing careers in golf management. The most recognizable position is the course manager, who oversees the care and landscaping of the physical course. In standalone courses, this position is the highest ranking authority figure, however in public and private clubs the course manager will only be second in command to the club manager. The club manager is responsible for running the club as a whole, which would include the course, restaurant, and any additional features affiliated with the club such as the shop and driving range. Positions are also available for restaurant manager, shop manager, course staff manager, and ladies' and men's organization's managers.
Regardless of their specific position, golf managers need to have a diverse yet in depth knowledge not only of the game but also of customer service, communications, public relations, and business management. While there is a required level of proficiency required, the daily experience of working on the course often feels more like play than work. After all, who wouldn't trade a tight cubicle for a sweeping green vista filled with friendly and relaxed clients?
The best thing about careers in golf management is their security. While many industries are balking in this challenging economic climate, the field of golf is expanding more and more each year. Courses continue to be built and renovated around the world, and more living communities are being designed around courses every year. Each one of these courses needs a team of competent, outgoing, and intelligent individuals to keep them operational. What are you waiting for? The career of your dreams may be just beyond the next fairway!