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Executive Search

Connecting the golf industry’s most prestigious clubs with the world-class leadership talent they deserve.

Track record

Recent placements

The Tree Farm — SC

Director of Golf

Boston Golf Club — MA

Director of Golf

21 Golf Club — SC

Director of Golf & Club Operations

Pittsburgh Field Club — PA

General Manager

Fox Chapel Golf Club — PA

Head Golf Professional

The Bear’s Club — FL

Chief Operating Officer

Old Waverly Golf Club — MS

General Manager

Medalist Golf Club — FL

General Manager / Director of Golf

Monterey Peninsula Country Club — CA

Director of Golf

Indian Creek Country Club — FL

Director of Agronomy

Bounty Club — TN

Director of Golf

21 Golf Club — SC

Director of Agronomy

Pittsburgh Field Club — PA

Head Golf Professional

Piedmont Driving Club — GA

Director of Golf

The Los Angeles Country Club — CA

Director of Golf

Old Palm Golf Club — FL

Director of Golf

The Creek — NY

Head Golf Professional

Kinsale Golf Club — FL

Director of Club Operations

Austin Country Club — TX

Head Golf Professional

Medinah Country Club — IL

Director of Golf

Old Marsh Golf Club — FL

Director of Golf

APOGEE — FL

Chief Operating Officer

Jupiter Hills Club — FL

Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Sage Valley Golf Club — SC

Director of Golf

Greensboro Country Club — NC

General Manager / COO

Atlanta Athletic Club — GA

Director of Golf

Round Hill Club — CT

Head Golf Professional

Butler National Golf Club — IL

Director of Golf

Why GBN

Unparalleled expertise in golf industry recruitment

Golf Business Network’s Executive Search division is the premier recruiting partner for private and semi-private golf clubs across the United States. Our team brings decades of first-hand experience leading and operating some of the nation’s most distinguished golf and country club properties.

Our process goes beyond résumé matching. We identify candidates who align with your club’s culture, membership expectations, and long-term strategic vision — delivering a shortlist of exceptional leaders ready to make an immediate impact.

From the network

Trusted by club leaders across the country

The team at Golf Business Network truly understands what it means to lead at the highest level of private club management. Their process was thorough, their candidates were exceptional, and their support throughout the search was invaluable. I have no hesitation recommending their Executive Search service to any club seeking top-tier leadership.

Michael Menery
General Manager, Old Marsh Golf Club

Golf Business Network identified a candidate who was not only extraordinarily qualified on paper, but who truly fit the culture and vision of Atlanta Athletic Club. The thoroughness of their evaluation process gave our board complete confidence — and that confidence has been fully rewarded.

David Sheppard
General Manager / COO, Atlanta Athletic Club

Meet our team

Executive search team

Patrick Seither

Patrick Seither

President & CEO

Mike LaRoque

Mike LaRoque

Director of Recruitment

Bob Ford

Bob Ford

Partner

Dennis Satyshur

Dennis Satyshur

Partner

Dave Ransom

Dave Ransom

Partner

How it works

Our search process

01

Research & planning

We conduct a comprehensive discovery session with your leadership team to understand your club’s culture, strategic goals, and the precise competencies required for the role.

02

Targeted recruitment

Leveraging our extensive network of golf industry professionals, we proactively identify and engage both active and passive candidates who represent the ideal profile for your position.

03

Rigorous evaluation

Every candidate undergoes in-depth interviews, thorough background and reference verification, and a structured competency assessment before being presented to your search committee.

04

Seamless placement

We support both the club and the selected candidate through offer negotiations, transition planning, and onboarding to ensure a smooth, successful start to a lasting leadership tenure.

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Partner with the golf industry’s most trusted executive search team and secure the leadership your club deserves.