The Organization

Travis Club is a 1,500-acre private, family-centric luxury community nestled in the rolling hills and stately oaks along the scenic shores of Lake Travis. Every aspect of the master plan for Travis Club has been carefully considered to preserve the site's natural and scenic resources. Our goal goes beyond establishing the premier private club in the Hill Country – we aspire to set the standard for excellence throughout Texas. This journey starts with purposeful and principled planning. The community will feature an 18-hole golf course designed by Beau Welling, 10,000 feet of pristine lake frontage, an extensive club campus with amenities for all ages, and over 30 miles of private hiking and biking trails. With abundant programming, Travis Club will bring together the joy of family, community and the thrill of new adventures to offer an unmatched lifestyle for its members.

Future amenities at Travis Club will include a clubhouse campus near the practice facility featuring the Golf House, a multi-functional facility that will include a pro shop, bar and grille, outdoor dining terrace, locker rooms, hitting/simulator bays, a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center and the clubhouse. The Peninsula Club, beautifully situated along the shores of Lake Travis, will offer a wide range of family activities, including pools for splashing and sunning, racquet sports for tennis and pickleball and ample lakeside lounging. Members will also enjoy food and beverage service with stunning lake views, as well as Duke's – a historic lake cabin featuring a unique tree bar nestled along the banks of Lake Travis.

Located on the southwest portion of the property, the marina will offer members direct access to Lake Travis through the boat club, as well as private slips for personal use. For a day on the water, the gear shed will be fully stocked with paddleboards, kayaks and other water sports equipment. The Marina House will enhance the experience with lakeside food and beverage service, making it the perfect place to unwind after a day of lake adventures.

The development team behind Travis Club includes several distinguished firms: Haas & Haynie, Castle Hill Partners and The Baupost Group. Founded in 1898, Haas & Haynie brings a rich legacy in land development with projects like Estancia in Arizona and 3 Creek Ranch in Wyoming. Austin-based Castle Hill Partners adds a commitment to creating meaningful communities that leave a lasting legacy for all who call them home; with a proven track record, the firm has developed communities fostering a strong sense of place and purpose, including Clear Creek Tahoe, a 2,136-acre private mountain community in Nevada. The Baupost Group brings significant financial backing, with over $20 billion under management. Additionally, Hart Howerton leads architecture and landscape design, Beau Welling Design handles golf course development and Avid Trails ensures sustainable and thoughtfully designed trails throughout the community. The collaboration of these accomplished teams ensures that Travis Club will deliver an exceptional experience to its members.

ABOUT TRAVIS CLUB:

• Annual Dues: Dues for all members are anticipated to begin June 1, 2026.
• Golf dues are anticipated to start around $15,000 per year.
• Sports and Social dues are expected to begin around $10,000 per year. Members can expect dues to increase annually and as amenities are made available.
• Initiation Fee: Membership to Travis Club is mandatory upon application review and approval, and a property owner must join at a minimum as a Sport and Social Member of the Club. A Sports and Social Membership is included in the purchase price of any Developer property.
• The current Initiation Fee for Sports and Social Membership is $80,000. An upgrade to a Golf Membership (if a Golf Membership is available) requires the payment of the difference between the amount the member paid for their Sports and Social Initiation Fee and the current value of the Golf Membership Initiation Fee, currently $150,000.
• Homesite Price Range: Custom homesites are currently priced from the $700s–$3.5MM. First homes anticipated late 2026/early 2027.
• The total anticipated development of the Community is approximately 700 homes.
• Golf Course Expected Completion: Construction of the golf course commenced in the spring of 2024. The course is anticipated to open for limited play starting in the fall of 2025, followed by a grand opening planned for the spring of 2026.

Responsibilities

MEMBER EXPERIENCE & PROGRAMMING

• Create an exceptional, personalized golf experience with an emphasis on warm, anticipatory service and family-friendly access.
• Build and execute unique golf programming that reflects the Travis Club culture, social, inclusive, innovative and high-quality.
• Serve as a visible, engaged ambassador of the club, developing relationships with members, prospects and guests.

GOLF OPERATIONS & FACILITY LAUNCH

• Lead the build-out and opening of golf operations in coordination with ownership, construction teams and the broader Club leadership.
• Oversee the opening of the Golf House, including the pro shop, locker rooms, practice facilities, simulator bays and F&B integration.
• Develop and implement SOPs, training protocols and service standards aligned with the Club's culture of excellence.

ENTREPRENEURIAL & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

• Embrace the startup nature of the Club, building systems, teams and experiences from the ground up.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align golf operations with real estate sales, community events, and broader Club goals.
• Demonstrate financial discipline through budgeting, forecasting, inventory control and reporting.

TEAM BUILDING & CULTURE

• Recruit, train and mentor a high-performing team of golf professionals and outside services staff.
• Foster a culture of warmth, hospitality, excellence and accountability.
• Serve as a coach and culture carrier for golf and service teams, championing innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership in private club or high-end golf environments, including experience launching or revitalizing golf operations.
• Proven success delivering exceptional member experiences, driving programming and managing golf facilities with excellence.
• Strong PGA/PGM credentials; PGA membership preferred.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate with agility and creativity in a startup setting.
• Passion for member engagement, team development and building legacy-level golf environments.
• Experience with club openings, new course launches or major capital development is a strong plus.

Competitive Compensation

This is a rare opportunity to shape a generational club experience from the ground up. The compensation package is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes performance-based incentives and a full suite of benefits.

To be Considered

Qualified and inspired individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume (PDF format), with the subject line Travis Club – Director of Golf, to:

Tara Osborne
Principal
tara@gsiexecutivesearch.com
512-965-5643