Marketing, Communications, and Merchandise Manager- The Patch

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

Opened in 1928, Augusta Municipal Golf Course, known locally as The Patch, has long been a gathering place in the community for those who love the game. In 2023, Masters Tournament Charities, Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta entered into a partnership to revitalize this historic property and preserve it for future generations. The Patch, managed by Bobby Jones Links, features a redesigned 18-hole course, led by golf course architects, Tom Fazio and Beau Welling, and a new 9-hole short course, The Loop at The Patch, designed by Tiger Woods and TGR Design.

The Patch is hiring for a Marketing, Communications, and Merchandise Manager. This position will oversee golf shop merchandise, online sales, website content, social media, and event marketing. In addition to a base salary, this position will receive 1% of net income from soft goods sales in the golf shop.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Manage golf shop Plan-to-Buy with the GM and Director of Golf.
• Coordinate receiving and inventory of all golf shop merchandise with the GM and Director of Golf.
• Manage the online store, including payments, orders, packing, and shipping.
• Maintain and update The Patch website using WordPress.
• Manage all social media platforms and keep information current.
• Take and organize photos for events, golf programs, and facility marketing.
• Create and post content for tournaments, leagues, clinics, programs, and special events.
• Create event posters, flyers, and promotional materials.
• Manage clubhouse event poster and information boards.
• Work with the golf and management teams to promote upcoming events and programs.
• Ensure that all public-facing information is accurate, timely, and professional.
• Ensure accountability of all merchandise within pro shop and warehouse.