Description

Overview

For more than 90 years, golfers have been enjoying the game of golf at Northwood, one of Mississippi's finest golf courses. Recognized for its rolling terrain, mature pines, and lovely azaleas and dogwoods, the course hosts an active tournament schedule throughout the year. Northwood also offers a full practice area, including a driving range, putting green, and chipping green with greenside bunkers.

The 18-hole, par-71 course is 6,212 yards long and has helped hone the skills of many NCAA, state, and local golf champions. Past PGA Professionals at Northwood have created one of the state's most successful youth programs. Northwood Country Club has produced:

• Eddie Merrins - Hall of Fame Professional, Teacher, Coach, and Player
• Andy Ogletree - 2019 USGA Amateur Champion and 2020 Masters Low Am
• Clay Long - Golf Club Wedge and Putter Designer for MacGregor, TaylorMade, Cobra and many of the top TOUR Players including Jack Nicklaus
• Virginia Derby Grimes - Curtis Cup Team Captain & Member
• Five Mississippi Men's Golf Association Amateur Champions
• Three Mississippi Women's Golf Association Amateur Champions
• One Alabama Women's Golf Association Amateur Champion
• Over 50 junior golfers have played at the collegiate level
• Numerous other junior golfers from Northwood have moved on to win high school state championships and junior tour events on the various Junior Golf Tours

Experience Required

Golf operations experience, PGA member or associate in good standing preferred.

Essential Responsibilities

A successful Assistant Professional at Northwood Country Club will gain experience in responsibilities that include:

• Merchandising
• Tournament management (Golf Genius & Blue Golf)
• Teaching
• Junior Golf
• Invoicing/inventory management
• Marketing of events
• Training and managing employees
• Budget planning/tracking

Benefits

• Health insurance after 90 days
• Retirement Plan
• Meals while on duty
• Vacation per Employee Handbook
• Uniform allowance.
• PGA Dues paid
• Playing and Practice Privileges
• Club Repair Revenue
• 90% of Lesson Income