Sanctuary Lake Golf Course is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of part-time Starter. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused in providing superior service.

The Starter is a integral to the guest experience and are important staff members on the golf operations team. Starters will provide guest services by guiding players to the first tee at appropriate times and controlling a smooth pace of play on the golf course. They will also provide other guest services in the form of communication, directions, advice and answer questions from guests on other topics related to the golf course.

Required Skills

Ability to show up on time and ready to work.

Friendly, willing to work hard and a team player.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and communication skills

Attention to detail, initiative and enthusiasm required.

Able to work independently.

Service and customer focused attitude.

Maintain and promote a positive and professional image to all guest and employees as a representative of Sanctuary Lake and Troon.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain a good pace of play.

Assist guest with course knowledge and directions.

Communicate with the team.

Gets the groups started off the first tee on time while conveying the pace/course expectations. (receipts, time of start, cart numbers, turn time, suggestions to improve speed of play)

Treats all guest and employees with respect, greets guests with a smile.

The ability to handle any issues that may arise.

Other Possible Duties Include

Clean and detail carts for next group/next day.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Perform reasonable tasks assigned by management.

The Responsibilities listed above will be performed daily, but are not limited. You may be asked to perform a task that is not listed.

Sanctuary Lake Golf Course

About The Course

Sanctuary Lake offers one of the most unique golf experiences in all of Oakland County. A par 71 links-style setting offers four sets of tees ranging from 4,750 to 6,555 yards. Sanctuary Lake is built on 190 acres of rolling landscape with 80 strategically placed bunkers and small undulating bent grass greens. It’s golf the way it’s meant to be – excellent course conditions, a quiet serene setting complete with a vast variety of wildlife species and of course exceptional service. Perfect for golfers of all abilities you’re sure to be back again and again.

If you need to tune up your game visit the practice facility at Sanctuary Lake. With 70 hitting stations featuring both natural and artificial hitting surfaces and two practice greens you’ll find everything you need to get ready for your round.. Need more than a little practice? – We offer both individual and family range memberships that allow you to hit UNLIMITED balls throughout the season.. The facility is open seven days a week and hours vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions.