Dromoland Castle Resort | County Clare, Ireland

Lead an exceptional golf experience at one of Ireland’s most prestigious resorts.

Dromoland Castle Resort, one of Ireland’s most prestigious five-star destinations, is seeking a dynamic, guest-focused and commercially minded Director of Golf to join its dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced golf leader to shape the future of golf operations at a world-class resort, delivering an outstanding experience for members, resort guests and visiting golfers while driving membership development, commercial performance and long-term growth.

The Role

As Director of Golf, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of the Golf Club, ensuring the highest standards of service, operational efficiency and commercial performance.

Working closely with the wider Resort leadership team, you will develop and deliver the Golf Club’s business plan, lead and develop your team, strengthen member relationships and maximise opportunities across membership, societies, corporate golf and resort golf.

Key Responsibilities

Golf Operations & Service Excellence

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Golf Club, including golf reception, administration, tee-time management and player flow.
• Lead Golf Shop operations, professional services, driving range and practice facilities.
• Ensure a seamless, welcoming and memorable experience for members, resort guests and visiting golfers.
• Work collaboratively with the Golf Course Superintendent, incorporating course presentation, playing conditions and member feedback into the overall golf experience.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Golf Stewards and wider Golf Club team.

Member Experience & Membership Development

• Build strong, visible and accessible relationships with members, understanding their needs and responding effectively to feedback.
• Develop initiatives that increase member participation, engagement and retention.
• Ensure new members receive a warm welcome and a positive introduction to the Club.
• Create and implement strategies to attract new individual and corporate members, supporting the long-term development of the membership base.

Societies, Corporate Golf & Events

• Develop and grow the Club’s golf society, corporate golf and tournament business.
• Build lasting relationships with societies, golf clubs, corporate clients and tournament organisers.
• Lead the planning and delivery of tournaments, competitions, society days and corporate golf events.
• Develop repeat business and identify opportunities to build sustainable commercial relationships.
• Maximise appropriate green fee and visiting golfer revenue while maintaining the right balance between members, resort guests and visitors.

Commercial Leadership & Business Development

• Take responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, revenue performance and the overall commercial results of the Golf Club.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve operational efficiency and enhance the Club’s financial performance.
• Lead golf sales and marketing initiatives that strengthen the Club’s profile and attract new business.
• Work with other Resort departments to develop integrated guest experiences and maximise cross-departmental opportunities.
• Contribute to the Resort’s wider strategic objectives while developing a clear vision for the continued success of the Golf Club.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced golf professional or senior golf leader who combines strong operational knowledge with commercial acumen, excellent people skills and a genuine passion for delivering an exceptional golf experience.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior golf management or Golf Club leadership role.
• A strong understanding of golf operations, member services and the wider golfer journey.
• A proven track record in membership development, engagement and retention.
• Experience in developing golf societies, corporate golf and tournament business.
• Strong commercial awareness, sales capability and business development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across a wider resort environment.
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused leadership style.
• High standards of professionalism, organisation and attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for members and guests alike.

A recognised professional golf qualification and/or significant relevant experience within the golf industry would be advantageous.

Above all, you will be a visible and approachable leader who understands that a successful Golf Club is built on outstanding service, strong relationships, engaged members and a clear commercial vision.

Employee Benefits

Joining Dromoland Castle Resort offers the opportunity to become part of a dedicated team within a renowned hospitality environment, with a range of employee benefits including:

• Free leisure centre access.
• Pension scheme after six months.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Company events.
• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Wellness programme.
• Training and development programmes.
• Employee discount rates across Dromoland Resort.

Join Our Team

If you are an ambitious golf leader ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of an exceptional golf and resort experience, we would welcome your application.

Apply now to join Dromoland Castle Resort as Director of Golf.