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Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.
On Islay, “Queen of the Hebrides”, one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland, far-stretching empty sands, cool clear waters, adventure, awe, and a landscape teeming with wildlife await.
Discover Golf at The Machrie
An iconic Scottish championship links stretching over 7000 yards from the back tees.
An original Willie Campbell design dating back to 1891 and redesigned in 2018 by David J. Russell to modern championship standards, this course is now designed to be played in all conditions. The perfect links terrain is set on unique dunelands bordering on the magnificent Laggan Bay in Islay.
Exceptionally maintained, our course captivates all levels of golfer and tests every aspect of the game. The course offers four sets of tees suitable for all handicaps and offers generous fairways. The inspired run offs, contoured greens and revetted bunkers provide an array of shot selections around the greens, captivating every golfer’s imagination.
Assistant PGA professional role
Everyday your backdrop will be an iconic Scottish championship links, this course is now designed to be played in all conditions.
As a PGA Assistant Professional, you’ll be a key member of the golf operations team at Another Place, The Machrie, involved in both retail and outside services. You will also contribute to a variety of golf instruction programs and initiatives designed to deliver high-quality coaching to golfers of all abilities.
As our Assistant PGA professional, you’ll be:
- Creating and implementing a variety of golf instruction programs and offerings.
- Tee sheet processing - accurate processing of booking requests, check-ins and payments through golf management systems.
- Golf retail - ensuring the upkeep and cleanliness of the golf shop. Inventory management and an understanding of brand and product knowledge.
- Golf events - support the management team in preparations and administration of golf events.
- Rental/equipment hire - ensure all equipment is clean, in good working order, stored correctly and set up as per Company SOPs.
- Outdoor services - maintain the cleanliness of outdoor golf areas, preparation of golf carts, ensuring the golf ball machine has a supply of clean golf balls, cleaning and collection of golf balls.
- Maintaining locker rooms and driving range.
The skills you’ll be sharing with us;
- PGA qualified.
- Trackman accreditation is preferred.
- Valid driver’s licence is preferred.
- A good general knowledge of golf.
- Good computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior experience in hotel, retail or customer service is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.
- Good time management and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work on own initiative.
What we’ll offer you:
- A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – Islay ‘the queen’ of the Hebridean archipelago off the west coast of Scotland
- Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
- Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place Hotels and Watergate Bay Hotel
- Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants
- Team social events throughout the year
- Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
We may also be able to offer accommodation, dependent on availability at the time of hiring, although a driving licence and own transport will be essential.
From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located above the dunes of a seven-mile beach on the Scottish island of Islay, you'll never be short on inspiration.
If you would love to join us as our Assistant PGA Professional, apply now and be part of our journey at The Machrie, a wonderful place to work.