Executive Search: General Manager, Bigwin Island Golf Club

November 14, 2025
Peter Holt, Michael Gregory, Placement, Private Clubs, Leadership, Executive Search

General Manager
Bigwin Island Golf Club
Baysville, Ontario

CLUB OVERVIEW
Bigwin Island, first known as Bigwin Inn, opened in 1920 as a 9-hole Stanley Thompson course and become an 18-hole golf course by 1930. Bigwin Island was once billed as North America’s largest and most luxurious summer destinations, hosting numerous extravagant galas and events. More than 100 years later, Bigwin Island’s glory days have returned, blending its timeless heritage with a modern, upscale Muskoka summer experience.

Nestled on a private island paradise on Lake of Bays, Bigwin Island Golf Club (“Bigwin” or the “Club”) offers an exceptional golf experience in a spectacular setting. The Club combines world-class golf with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Members and guests can enjoy a round on a sensational course, savor fine dining in the historic Bigwin Inn dining room, or embrace the unique dockside setting at the newly renovated lakeside restaurant. For those seeking a true Muskoka summer lifestyle, Bigwin Island also offers opportunities to make the island their seasonal home.

Today, Bigwin Island is an exclusive equity membership club, with a limited number of 260 equity members (490 total members) with an estimated 6-to-8-year waitlist. On this 520-acre island retreat, members experience stunning lake vistas, utmost privacy, and a welcoming community, complemented by upscale amenities and the casual charm that sets Bigwin apart from other Muskoka clubs.

Bigwin Island is currently seeking a General Manager (“GM”) to support the Club’s standard of excellence and drive forward the Club’s vision.

ABOUT THE CLUB
• Member-Owned Private Club
• Member Count: 260 Equity Members; 490 Total Members
• Gross Revenue: $7.6 million
• Annual Dues Revenue: $3.9 million
• Employee Count: 130 Total Employees (in-season)

AMENITIES
Golf | Tennis | Outdoor Dining | Indoor Dining | Basketball

POSITION SUMMARY
The General Manager of Bigwin Island Golf Club is responsible for all day-to-day operations and the realization of the Club’s strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the GM leads a diverse team to deliver an outstanding golf, social, and hospitality experience for members and their guests. The GM is expected to be a highly visible, approachable, and engaged leader who is present throughout the Club, fostering open communication, and building strong relationships with members, staff, and the Board. Direct reports include the Controller, Golf Course Superintendent, Executive Chef, F&B Manager, Head Golf Professional, Transportation Manager and the Club’s administration.

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