Director of Golf

2027 Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour & 58th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic

Organization: Ted Rhodes Foundation

Location: Remote/Flexible with travel to tournament locations

Position Type: Contract / Seasonal Leadership Position

Reports To: President, Ted Rhodes Foundation

Compensation: Negotiable based on experience and responsibilities

The Ted Rhodes Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Ted Rhodes, a pioneering African American professional golfer who became the first African American to compete in the U.S. Open in the modern era in 1948. There is a golf course that bears his name in Nashville, TN. During his 1997 Masters win, Tiger Woods named Ted Rhodes as one of the golf pioneers that paved the way for him to play golf.

Through youth golf development, competitive tournaments, educational opportunities, and partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Foundation works to expand access to golf, develop future leaders, and create pathways for underserved youth to succeed both on and off the golf course.

The Ted Rhodes Foundation seeks an experienced and results-driven Director of Golf to oversee golf operations, tournament planning, and execution for the 2027 Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour and the 58th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic.

Working collaboratively with the Foundation's established community partner organizations, the Director of Golf will ensure consistent tournament standards, competitive integrity, and high-quality experiences for participants.

The Foundation's local partner organizations assist with junior golfer recruitment and golf course identification. The Director of Golf will focus on tournament operations, technical golf expertise, coordination, and successful event execution.

1. Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour – Tournament Operations

• Lead the operational planning and execution of the 2027 Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour, with a goal of expanding to 10 cities nationwide.
• Collaborate with established local partner organizations responsible for junior golfer recruitment and assisting with golf course identification.
• Coordinate with partner organizations and golf course management to establish tournament schedules, course requirements, and operational logistics.
• Oversee tournament formats, age divisions, player pairings, tee times, course setup, scoring, rules enforcement, and awards.
• Establish consistent tournament operating procedures and competitive standards across all participating cities.
• Work with local golf professionals and tournament officials to support tournament-day golf operations.
• Ensure tournaments provide a safe, welcoming, organized, and competitive environment for junior golfers.
• Assist partner organizations in resolving golf-related operational challenges.
• Evaluate tournament results, participant feedback, and operational performance to recommend improvements.

2. 58th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic

• Direct golf operations for the 58th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic, scheduled for September 11–12, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee.
• Work closely with Ted Rhodes Golf Course management and Foundation leadership to coordinate tournament preparation and execution.
• Oversee tournament divisions, competition format, course setup, rules, scoring, player flighting, and awards.
• Coordinate logistics, tee assignments, scorecards, digital scoring, and tournament-day golf operations.
• Collaborate with golf course personnel to ensure tournament readiness and smooth execution.
• Ensure accurate tournament results and timely reporting.
• Recommend improvements to the overall golfer experience and tournament operations.

3. Partner Organization Coordination

• Serve as the primary golf operations contact for the Foundation's local junior golf partner organizations.
• Conduct pre-tournament planning meetings with partner representatives and golf course personnel.
• Establish operational checklists, tournament timelines, and clear golf-related responsibilities for each event.
• Provide technical golf guidance and tournament management support to local partners.
• Coordinate golf operations with Foundation representatives, partner organizations, and golf course personnel.
• Maintain consistent communication to ensure tournament readiness and successful execution.

4. Golf Operations & Program Management

• Develop standardized tournament operations plans, procedures, and checklists.
• Establish consistent scoring systems, rules, and competitive guidelines.
• Coordinate tournament supplies, signage, scorecards, awards, and golf-related equipment needs.
• Support the development and management of tournament operating budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce tournament-related expenses.
• Maintain tournament records, participation data, and post-event reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable golf rules, youth safety requirements, and Foundation policies.

5. Strategic Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Provide golf operations expertise to support the Foundation's continued national expansion.
• Evaluate tournament operations and recommend improvements to consistency, efficiency, and participant experience.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership on long-term golf programming strategy.
• Support relationships with golf professionals, golf associations, and HBCU golf programs when relevant to tournament operations.
• Represent the Ted Rhodes Foundation professionally at tournaments and golf-related events.
  

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in golf tournament management, golf operations, or competitive golf administration.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating junior golf, amateur golf, or charity golf tournaments.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Golf, tournament formats, scoring, and competition management.
• Experience collaborating with golf course personnel and partner organizations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tournament schedules and operational requirements.
• Experience with tournament management and digital scoring platforms.
• Willingness to travel to designated tournament locations.
• Commitment to youth development and the mission of the Ted Rhodes Foundation.

Preferred

• PGA or LPGA professional membership or certification.
• Experience managing multi-location golf tournaments or junior golf tours.
• Familiarity with GolfStatus, Golf Genius, or similar platforms.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or youth sports initiatives.
• Established professional relationships within the golf industry.
  

Success will be measured by:

• Successful planning and execution of assigned 2027 junior golf tournaments.
• Successful execution of the 58th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic.
• Consistent tournament standards across participating cities.
• Effective coordination with local partner organizations and golf course personnel.
• Accurate scoring, efficient tournament operations, and timely reporting.
• Positive tournament experiences for golfers, families, and partners.
• Effective management of operational budgets and resources.
  

The Director of Golf will have an opportunity to help lead a growing national golf initiative while honoring the legacy of Ted Rhodes.

Through professionally managed tournaments and collaboration with community organizations, this position will contribute to expanding access to competitive golf and creating meaningful opportunities for young golfers nationwide.

Preserving the Legacy. Developing the Next Generation.

Interested candidates should submit a résumé and brief statement outlining their tournament management experience and interest in the Ted Rhodes Foundation.

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