Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, OK: Head Professional Position Profile

Head Golf Professional Profile: Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa, OK

The Club Southern Hills Country Club is a prestigious, member-owned private golf and country club with a storied golf history and worldwide acclaim. They have hosted a total of seven major championships for men, including the U.S. Open three times (1958, 1977, 2001) and four PGA Championships (1970, 1982, 1994, 2007). It is the first course to host the PGA Championship four times. It has also hosted several other prestigious tournaments. Southern Hills also has the rare honor of being the inaugural host of a USGA championship, hosting the first-ever U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur in 1987 and the USGA Women’s Amateur was played at Southern Hills in 1946.

The membership and staff are committed to maintaining a vibrant golf and country club by adhering to their mission, vision, and core values. Mission With exceptional service and warm hospitality, we provide our members, their families and their guests the unique Southern Hills experience through excellent recreation, outstanding dining and social interaction.

www.kopplinandkuebler.com Page 1 Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, OK: Head Golf Professional Position Profile Vision We are committed to being one of the premier country clubs in the world by providing excellent services and facilities to the membership and their guests, while taking our Southern Hills historic tradition, present values and innovative ideas into the future. Country Club’s Core Values Mission Exceptional Quality & Service - Continuously seeking to exceed expectations. Professionalism - The energy and determination to perform an outstanding job. With exceptional Teamwork - A cooperative effort by SHCC employees to achieve a common goal. service and warm Integrity - Honesty, sincerity, fairness; and sound judgment. hospitality, we provide Tradition - Recognizing the events and people that shaped the history of Southern Hills our members and their and preserving its heritage. guests the unique Innovation - The ability to be creative and flexible in implementing new ideas. Southern Hills experience through History recreation, fine dining Southern Hills Country Club was established in 1935 as a private country club. The land and social interaction. that is now Southern Hills Country Club was donated by oilman Waite Phillips.

When the stock market crashed, Mr. Phillips’ fortune was almost totally liquid; it was estimated to be approximately $50 million. He became Chairman of The First National Bank of Tulsa, and he was approached by Bill Warren and Cecil Canary to finance a new country club. They spoke of the need for a family-oriented club that would include a swimming pool, stable, horseback trails, polo field, skeet range, tennis courts, clubhouse and golf course. Golf was not as popular in those days and swimming pools were rare.

Mr. Phillips immediately labeled their ideas as ridiculous, noting the more important financial demands of the day. However, he agreed to donate the land for the club if Mr. Warren and Mr. Canary could demonstrate that there were a sufficient number of people interested in such a project. Mr. Phillips gave them two weeks to garner pledges from at least 150 Tulsans for $1,000 each, but he would not personally give them a nickel to finance the project.

The money was raised and the Clubhouse was constructed in 1936. Perry Maxwell, who designed the Colonial and Prairie Dunes golf courses, was hired to design the Southern Hills golf course. The clubhouse, designed in "English country manor" style by Tulsa architects John Duncan Forsyth and Donald McCormick, opened on October 17, 1936. (The clubhouse was extensively renovated during a three-year project in preparation for the 2007 PGA tournament.)

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Once the money was raised, the pledges signed, and the land was donated, the main 18- hole golf course was laid out by golf course designer Perry Maxwell. Maxwell, a friend of Phillips, oversaw the entire project and its construction. The course was renovated by Keith Foster in 1999. The course is ranked No. 30 among Golf Digest’s 2013-2014 “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.” There is also a 9-hole West Course that was designed by Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore in 1992.

There have been 15 major championships conducted at Southern Hills Country Club dating back to 1946. Most recently, the 2007 PGA Championship was won here by , and the USGA Amateur Championship was held in 2009.

Major Championships Conducted at Southern Hills Country Club

1946 USGA Women's Amateur Championship - Babe Zaharias 1953 USGA Junior Amateur Championship - Rex Baxter 1958 USGA Open Championship - 1961 USGA Senior Amateur Championship - Dexter Daniels 1965 USGA Amateur Championship - Bob Murphy 1970 PGA Championship - 1977 USGA Open Championship - 1982 PGA Championship - Ray Floyd 1987 USGA Women's Mid-Amateur Championship - Cindy Scholefield 1994 PGA Championship - 1995 Tour Championship - Billy Mayfair 1996 Tour Championship - Tom Lehman 2001 USGA Open Championship - 2007 PGA Championship - Tiger Woods 2009 USGA Amateur Championship - Byeong-Hun An

Golf The Golf Operation consists of 35 staff members during golf season, including the Head Golf Professional, four Assistant Professionals, a Merchandiser and an Outside Golf Operations Manager. Over 28,920 rounds of golf were played last year including over 4,200 rounds of guest play. The assistant professionals provide over 900 golf lessons for members and conduct a Junior Golf program for 120 children per year. They conduct over 70 member golf tournaments per year and are responsible for coordinating and directing events for the Couples’ Golf Association, Men’s Golf Association and Ladies’ 18 and 9 Hole Golf Associations. Pro Shop merchandises golf equipment and apparel and provides golf club fitting service. This department includes caddies and a golf storage facility housing 2,100 golf bags and 113 electric golf carts.

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The current Head Golf Professional will be retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to Southern Hills Country Club. The Club will retain ownership of the Golf Pro Shop.

The beautiful clubhouse consists of 75,000 square feet including a Formal Dining Room, Mixed Grill and banquet facilities, Men’s Locker Room and Ladies’ Locker Room. Outside Patio dining is offered from April – October. The socially active membership, of 946, enjoys these additional country club amenities: Swimming The Swimming Facilities include a dive tank with one meter and three meter boards, adjoining a 25 meter lap pool; and a zero-entry Fun Pool with a basketball goal, two slides and umbrellas in the water for shade while playing. The facilities also include a casual dining restaurant for pool-side dining and relaxing.

Tennis The Tennis Facility offers 8 lighted outdoor Hard Courts and 4 lighted indoor Hard Courts. A fully equipped Tennis Pro Shop is located inside the Tennis Clubhouse. They offer private and group lessons to their members; as well as Junior, Men's, Mixed and Ladies' drills taught by the USPTA certified tennis staff. Fitness The Fitness Center includes cardio and weight equipment, yoga and exercise classes, pilates, massage therapy, physical therapy and personal training. The courteous staff and clean facility makes it an inviting environment for their members to exercise safely.

First Tee The Southern Hills Country Club Charitable Foundation was instrumental in establishing The First Tee of Tulsa in 1999 to benefit the youth of Tulsa. Revenue from the 1995 and 1996 PGA TOUR Championships and additional contributions were placed in the Foundation and, since that time, the funds have been invested. (The Foundation is supported entirely by sources other than the Club's operational and capital funds.) The proceeds from these investments have been used to support The First Tee of Tulsa. In addition, Club management has actively solicited funds from local and national organizations to support these programs.

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Southern Hills Country Club conducts the annual First Tee of Tulsa Charitable Golf Tournament every year and the total of the net proceeds from the tournament are used to support this program. Since the tournament began in 2001, over $873,000 has been raised. Great strides have been made in the development and expansion of The First Tee of Tulsa youth program.

Please visit the website at: www.southernhillscc.com

Job Description The Head Golf Professional, under the supervision and direction of the COO/ General Manager, administers a complete golfing activity program that provides an exceptional level of service to the membership, their guests, and prospective members while insuring the policies and best interest of the Club are met and protected.

He/She will oversee and manage the performance of all golf operations, activities, and services. The Head Golf Professional will work cooperatively with all department managers and will promote the long standing tradition of world class services at Southern Hills Country Club. Highlight of Primary Responsibilities:  Provide outstanding service to members and guests at all times.  Plan, promote and direct all golf operations and activities.  Select, supervise, train and evaluate golf shop, outside golf operations personnel and caddies.  Develop an annual business plan for the golf operation and prepare annual golf budget: Provide a written monthly variance report to the CFO by the 18th of each month, reviewing variances in labor, controllable expenses and sales. Take corrective action to assure that the budget goals are met.  Manage the merchandising plan for the golf shop and provide the best selection possible within the inventory and quality boundaries agreed upon.  Play golf with members of all skill-level as an opportunity to get to know you and generate enthusiasm in the golf program.  Conduct golf lessons, clinics and golf development programs for all member segments.  Plan, organize and conduct a yearly golf program and tournament schedule for all member segments.  Assist in the orientation of new members into the golf program and the club.

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 Responsible for the orientation and training of all newly hired personnel and the creation of a training program for all staff. Consistently works with the staff on a daily basis to improve service to the membership.  Maintain a close working relationship and meet regularly with the Golf Course Superintendent to discuss maintenance issues that affect the practice facility and playability of the golf course.  Always set the example and ensures all staff adheres to the vision and mission statements and represents Southern Hills Country Club core values.

The above list of primary responsibilities should not be considered a finite list, but rather a general summary; additional responsibilities and duties may be added at any time by the General Manager.

Candidate Qualifications  The ideal candidate will have a progressive career path as a Head Golf Professional with a proven record of providing outstanding service at the highest possible level.  This individual will be a visible and accessible professional who takes a “hands on” approach to creating and overseeing the daily golf activities at the club.  Exceptionally strong communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal, with the appropriate personal presence, desire and ability to interact effectively with members, guests and other staff.  The ideal candidate will be a Class A Professional with five to ten years of experience as Head Golf Professional in a similar quality club environment.  Is recognized as being highly interactive with both the women and men golfers of his/her current club, actively participating with both groups on a regular basis.  A “Team Builder.” A person who embodies the persona of ultimate coach and motivator; someone who brings out the very best in those around him/her by setting clear goals and expectations, providing consistent feedback and support, and who is respectful and professional in all interpersonal dealings.  A confident, diplomatic and competent professional who is a ‘doer’ and take-charge person and who recognizes the importance of accountability. A creative problem solver who commands respect because of the way he/she interacts with others and lives up to his/her word and confidently puts forth recommendations to the GM/COO, fellow department heads, staff and Committee members.  Knowledgeable in “best practices” in top performing and high member satisfaction golf operations around the country.  Excellent financial skills, with the ability to quickly assimilate numbers and reports and knowledgeable regarding typical golf operations and merchandising issues. He/she is aware of critical benchmarking and financial metrics that lead to proactive response to trending curves.  Possessive of strong organizational skills and committed to covering the details necessary to consistently achieve high levels of quality, satisfaction and outstanding member experiences.  A personable individual with a sense of humor and style that is commensurately appropriate with the culture and expectations of a friendly, fun and supportive membership group and team of associates.

www.kopplinandkuebler.com Page 6 Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, OK: Head Golf Professional Position Profile Educational Qualifications Preferably, a college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Golf Management. Require five years of experience and prefer seven to ten years of experience as a Head Golf Professional in a similar, private, member-owned premier club, preferably in a “Top 100” operation.

Salary & Benefits Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Club, along with the typical PGA benefits, offers competitive bonus and benefits package.

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