Associate/Assistant Professional: Lora Bay Golf Club
Lora Bay Golf Club sits between the shores of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment in Thornbury, Ontario. Our championship layout plays from 5,100 to 7,100 yards and is recognized for its setting, its conditioning and the quality of the experience we deliver to members and guests.
As a semi-private club, we serve an engaged membership alongside a strong guest, group and tournament business, which gives our professional staff exposure to every side of a modern golf operation. The surrounding region also offers a four-season lifestyle few clubs in Ontario can match.
- Location
- Lora Bay Golf Club
- Posted
- 2026-10-17
- Deadline
- 2026-12-10
- Job Summary
- Lora Bay Golf Club is seeking a PGA of Canada professional who wants real responsibility, not a supporting role. The successful candidate will take ownership of our tournament and event preparation program, working directly with the Head Golf Professional to plan, build and execute member events, leagues and outside tournaments from first pairing to final result. This position combines that event mandate with five golf shop shifts per week, instruction through private bookings, and daily engagement with our members and guests. You will be trusted with meaningful decisions, held to a high service standard and mentored in the operational, financial and leadership skills required of a future Head Golf Professional.
- Responsibilities
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Tournament and Event Ownership
- Lead preparation for member events, championships and outside tournaments, including Golf Genius setup, pairings, cart signs, scorecards, rules sheets and course setup coordination.
- Manage day-of execution, scoring and results, and conduct post-event reviews with the Head Golf Professional.
- Coordinate with our Food and Beverage and Turf Operation teams to deliver seamless event experiences.
- Support the operation of our Men’s and Ladies’ league programs.
Golf Shop and Operations
- Work five golf shop shifts per week, setting the service standard for the team at the counter and on the phone.
- Oversee tee sheet management, pace of play and player services.
- Lead and develop outside services staff to deliver a polished first impression on arrival.
- Contribute to retail performance through selling, merchandising, special orders and product knowledge.
Member Experience
- Play golf with members of varying abilities and build lasting relationships across the membership.
- Represent Lora Bay Golf Club and the PGA of Canada with professionalism and pride.
- Qualifications
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- PGA of Canada Professional in good standing or actively progressing toward membership.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and running golf tournaments; Golf Genius proficiency is a strong asset.
- Strong member service instincts and the ability to communicate confidently in person, by phone and in writing.
- The organizational discipline to manage competing priorities and see details through to completion.
- Experience with Jonas and/or TrackMan is an asset.
- Availability for weekends, evenings and holidays during the golf season.
- Compensation
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- $1,000 to $1,200 per week, based on experience and PGA designation.
- 80% of private lesson revenue.
- Benefits/Perks
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- Paid PGA of Canada Dues
- Uniform provided
- Equipment package based on experience
- Professional development
- Staff discounts on food and beverage.
- Year-end bonus upon completion of the season.
- Off-season instruction opportunities using our TrackMan simulator.
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Teaching
- PGA of Canada Specialization
- Golf Operations
- Start Date
- 2027-04-05
- Course Website
- https://www.lorabaygolf.com/
- Social Media Page(s)
- https://www.instagram.com/lorabaygolf/?hl=en
- Employment Duration
- Full-time, Seasonal: April 1st to November 1st, with off-season instruction available.
- Contact Information
- Please submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Brad Brown, Head Golf Professional, at brad.brown@lorabaygolf.com, using the subject line “Associate Golf Professional Application.” Applications must be received by December 10th, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.