FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB

Lake Success, NY

Senior Assistant Superintendent - 2020-Present

 

18 Hole Charles Allison, par 72 golf course on 170 acres of rolling hills and drastic elevation changes

THE SEAWANE CLUB

Hewlett Harbor, NY

Senior Assistant Superintendent - 2014-2020

 

18 Hole Devereux Emmett links style golf course on 150 acres averaging 12,000
rounds per season.

Maintain quality conditions for a discerning membership located in the demanding NY metro area; $2.1M budget

 

Work closely with management and golf staff for maximum efficiency and playability

 

Communicate daily with pro shop staff and starter about daily schedule; strengthened planning skills

 

Helped plan and execute a $2 million driving range/tee expansion

 

Enhanced problem-solving skills under a fast-paced environment

Schuylkill Country Club - Orwigsburg, PA

Assistant Superintendent - 2012-2014

 

18 Hole Donald Ross parkland style golf course built on heavy clay soils in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Designed and installed an upgraded fairway irrigation system to allow for a more efficient watering strategy

 

Oversaw the in-house relocation and reconstruction of four different tee complexes

 

Developed ability to adapt with budget limits by retaining key staff members and focused purchasing to offset costs

 

Revitalized older Poa greens by converting to a more disease and drought resistant cultivar of Bentgrass

 

Consistently battle heavy salt-polluted fairways that are situated just above sea level on an ocean inlet

 

Created the first ever Pollinator Project Garden at The Seawane Club to promote environmental outreach

Gained direct, hands-on experience in agronomic programs necessary to delivery optimal playing surfaces

 

Led an in-house crew to accomplish a herringbone drainage system on a low-lying fairway

 

Aided in hiring and training new employees in all aspects of the turfgrass operation

 

Elevated the appearance of the Audubon certified native areas for increased environmental exposure

Ridgewood Country Club - Paramus, NJ

Internship - 2011

 

Exclusive private facility considered one of the best in the NYC metro, hosts PGA Tour events regularly.

Beaver Stadium Grounds Crew - Penn State, PA

Staff - 2010-2012

 

Hidden Valley Golf Course - Pine Grove, PA

Grounds Crew - 2006-2010

 

 

TOURNAMENTS

2011 LPGA Sybase Match Play Championship - Hamilton Farm Golf Club

 

2014 Barclays Tournament - Ridgewood Country Club

 

2015 The Players - TPC Sawgrass

 

2017 Northern Trust Open - Glen Oaks Club

 

2017 Presidents Cup - Liberty National Golf Club

 

2018 US Open - Shinnecock Hills Country Club

 

2019 PGA Championship - Bethpage Black