EXPERIENCE

 

COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT  -  GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI

SENIOR GOLF COURSE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT  -  2014-PRESENT
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT  -  2010-2014

– Thorough understanding of interdepartmental relationships and clear communication

 

– Skilled use of soil testing and the ability to develop a sound agronomic program

 

– Aided in project management during construction of a new short game practice facility

 

– Developed long-range plan to renovate 71 bunkers by converting grass varieties to Turf-Type Tall Fescue

  for improve drought tolerance and installed drip irrigation to reduce water usage

 

– Reduced tree pruning operating expenses by $50,000 annually by performing task in house with aerial lift

 

– Work in conjunction with superintendent to develop budgets and establish monthly goals

 

– Responsible for staff recruitment, scheduling, training, and payroll for 30 team members

 

– Headed course enhancement project removing greenside bunkers on four holes and created two acres of approach
  bail-out area for extended playability options using in-house nursery turf and saving $30,000 in sod

 

– Co-creator and active committee member of a club-wide Employee of the Month/Year program to help encourage

  team members to go above and beyond

 

– Integral in the planning and execution of tournament conditioning for the 2021 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship

BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB  -  LUTHERVILLE, MD

INTERNSHIP  -  2009

 

 

 

Tournaments & Development

 

2020 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship - Country Club of Detroit

 

2019 PGA Rocket Mortgage Classic – Detroit Golf Club (Volunteer)

 

2018 MI Amateur Championship - Country Club of Detroit

 

2016 U.S. Amateur Championship - Oakland Hills Country Club (Volunteer)

 

2015 U.S. Amateur Championship - Olympia Fields Country Club (Volunteer)

 

John Deere Green Start Academy - 2013 leadership and development program for top 50 assistants in U.S.