Photo Credit: Golf BC Group

A golf course starter controls pace of play on golf course by directing players to the first tee at appropriate times.

• Provide information regarding course, play time and other golf-related issues
• Act as an information centre for golf and real estate development facts
• Verify that all revenues have been properly recorded by inspecting receipts for all players before they depart to course, practice tee or range
• Dispense range balls in accordance with club policies
• Determine and track rate of course play
• Maintain clean and orderly appearance of starter’s area/booth at all times
• Arranges players in proper starting order and assign appropriate tees
• Assign carts
• Assign caddies
• Train and instruct caddies in proper duties and etiquette
• Supply players with score cards, pencils and rules of play
• Advise players and caddies of golf course conditions

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Customer service experience
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team
• Knowledge of the game of golf

• Head Professional
• General Manager