1st Assistant Golf Professional

The Country Club of Buffalo is a family club located in the norther Buffalo suburb of Williamsville, NY and was founded in 1889.  The current golf course was designed by Donald J. Ross in 1926.   The club is a healthy and active family country club with approximately 400 full members.  The course typically plays 18,000 rounds of golf annually with an active member tournament schedule. 

They have recently completed a successful golf course restoration that was awarded restoration of the year by Golf Inc. magazine in 2014.  The club has recently renovated their locker rooms and the first floor of their clubhouse.  The golf course is currently ranked 74th on the Golfweek top 100 classic course list, has been as a Platinum Club in America and the Golf Shop has received the Association of Golf Merchandisers Platinum Award for top 100 golf shops multiple times.  The golf shop has also been awarded the WNY PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year.  The course will be hosting the 2027 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur and the 2032 U.S. Senior Amateur Championships

Successful candidates will have a pleasant and outgoing personality with an understanding (and practical experience) of providing excellent service to our members and guests.   Professionalism (appearance, decorum, integrity) and an attention to detail are essential personal characteristics of a successful candidate.  The current staff consists of highly motivated professionals that collaborate extraordinary well together to achieve their desired goals.

The club and Head Professional are committed to providing all of the assistant professionals with 5 day work weeks. We look forward to the 1st Assistant Professional help us achieve this goal.

The last five 1st Assistant Professionals (since 2011) have all successfully moved from the Country Club of Buffalo to their own Head Golf Professional position.  The club is fully committed to fostering career growth through mentorship and educational opportunities.  

Class A PGA Member

Titleist Performance Institute Certified (preferably TPI Junior Coach)

Successful fitting experience utilizing Trackman and Flightscope (these will be provided for your use)

Successful junior golf experience with PGA Junior League Experience and preferably TPI Level 2 Junior Golf Certified

• Leading an active Junior Golf Program that includes clinic instruction, individual instruction, PGA Junior League Teams and Junior Interclub.
• Experienced club fitter utilizing Flightscope and Trackman for a discerning clientele.Expertise teaching and coaching a broad demographic of golfers
• Exceptional tournament operations experience utilizing golf genius to help oversee three assistant professional responsible for our various tournaments.
• Competent and respected player that will compete in PGA Section events and play regularly with members.
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with leading and mentoring a team that includes four assistant professionals, a PGM intern, caddy master, starters and bag room staff.

• Complimentary On-Site Housing (Individual)
• 401K- up to 4% match by employer (eligible on 1-year anniversary date)
• Health Insurance (Family or Single) - 70% paid for by club 
• Complimentary Meals (lunch and dinner)
• Staff Clothing Allowance
• PGA Merchandise Show Expenses
• Paid Vacation
• Membership in Golf Business Network
• Education Reimbursement and Tournament Expenses - $1000 to $1500
• Playing and Practicing - staff is strongly encouraged to play with members and in local section events.
• Extensive continuing education and experience opportunities
• Committed mentorship with a proven track record of helping assistants advance their professional career.
• Use of Head Professionals Flightscope or TrackMan, with computers, for golf instruction and fitting at no expense.
• Very flexible schedule in shoulder season and winter (club and golf shop are officially closed for January and February and this position is still paid full salary during this time)