Description

Overview

Assistant Golf Professional

Barton Hills Country Club

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Type of Facility: Private - Member Owned

Number of Holes: 18

Number of Resident Golf Members: 295 (Full)

Rounds of Golf: On Average 20,000

Club's Season: Year-Round - Golf Season Approx. 7 Months

About the Club:

Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Barton Hills Country Club was founded in 1919 including an original Donald Ross design that opened in 1922. Originally operating as a dairy farm, Barton Hills sprawls across 160-acres of land including 115 bunkers and multiple tee options that range from 4538 to 7070 yards.

Throughout the club's history, Barton Hills is proud to have hosted USGA Major Championships such as the 98 th Women's Amateur in 1998 (Grace Park), the 22 nd US Women's Mid-Amateur in 2008 and is set to host the 8 th Annual US Senior Women's Open this year (2026) in August.

Architects including Tyler Rae and Ron Pritchard have both contributed to course restoration over the past 10 years. Most recently, the club is excited to be working with Andrew Green to reflect Donald Ross' original course design.

Barton Hills Country Club has been recognized as one of the premier private clubs in the state and remains committed to providing Members and Guests with a first-class golf experience.

Experience Required:

The selected candidate ideally shall be a Class-A PGA Member in good standing, although Golf Professionals currently within the PGA Golf Management Program or PGA Apprenticeship Program will be considered.

At Barton Hills Country Club we believe in hiring a team-first candidate who has a strong desire to learn and seek growth as a Golf Professional. Self-motivated candidates with a passion for the game of golf will be highly considered.

Ideal Qualities for the Assistant Golf Professional Candidate:

• Dedicated to providing both Members and Guests with a first-class golfing experience
• A team-first player capable of multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and passionate about the game of golf
• Professional appearance with strong communication and character traits
• Organized, detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Welcome all Members and Guests into the Golf Shop and around the club
• Assist in all aspects of the Golf Operation including Golf Shop Operations, Tournament Set-Up and Execution, Club-Fitting and Instruction, Merchandising and Outside Operations
• Act as an ambassador to the Club while bringing positivity, energy and enthusiasm daily
• Display excellent communication skills to keep Club Staff, Outside Ops and Maintenance Dept. informed about Events, Group Outings, etc.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Golf Genius Tournament Software/Jonas POS Management a plus but not necessary
• Support Barton Hills Country Club's active junior golf programming including weekly clinics and programs
• Able to assist Merchandiser with placing/receiving special orders throughout the season
• Assist with management of Outside Service Operation and Youth-based Caddie Program as needed to start daily play and assist with upkeep of staging area

Compensation and Benefits:

Seasonal Employment Period: April 15 th - October 15 th , 2026 (Flexible start and end)

Compensation components include a weekly salary of $800, with an anticipated teaching revenue/club repair potential of $5,000 - $10,000 (Junior Golf Program, PGA Junior League, Private/Group Lessons, Club Repair). Additionally, returning staff would be eligible for EOY bonus.

Lesson and Clinic income available to qualified candidates. Lesson rates for PGA Members are billed at $100/hour.

Additional benefits include the following:

• Playing & Practicing Privileges
• Clothing Allowance
• PGA Dues, approved Educational Allowance
• Meal(s) on Duty
• PUD Equipment Discounts
• PTO as Approved by Head Golf Professional
• Assistance in finding seasonal winter employment

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates please forward a Cover Letter and Resume to Head Golf Professional, Eric Emmel at eric@bartonhillscc.com .

Returning 2025 Staff

Head Golf Professional - Eric Emmel, PGA

Eric is entering his fourth season at Barton Hills Country Club as the club's Head Golf Professional. Previous employment includes Senior Assistant Golf Professional - North Shore Country Club, Glenview, Illinois (2020 - 2022), Senior Assistant - The Mirabel Club, Scottsdale, Arizona (2019 - 2020), Senior Assistant - Shooting Star - Teton Village, Wyoming (2018-2019).

Senior Assistant Golf Professional - Adam Powers, PGA

Entering 9 th season at Barton Hills Country Club

Assistant Golf Professional/Merchandiser - Sydney Emmel, PGA

Entering 4 rd season at Barton Hills Country Club

2021 Illinois PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year - Private

Assistant Golf Professional/Caddie Manager - Jack Wexler, PGA Associate

Entering 2 nd season at Barton Hills Country Club

Assistant Golf Professional/Retail Assistant - Isabella Lee, PGA Associate

Entering 3 rd season at Barton Hills Country Club

Director of Instruction - Dick Drager, Jr., PGA

Entering 18 th season at Barton Hills Country Club

2000 Section Teacher of the Year - Private

2001 Quarter Century Member