Golf Course Superintendent

Founded in 1899 by William R. Farrand and several close friends, Detroit Golf Club remains an exclusive private golf club to this day. Early in our existence, a six hole course turned into nine holes and later eighteen holes. By 1916, our two Donald Ross-designed courses were completed. The putting surfaces on the South Course are Bentgrass/Poa Annua mix. The South Course consists of 17 original Donald Ross push-up greens with XGD drainage. The South Course Bunkers were renovated in 2015. The South Course is a part of a Tyle Rae master plan with work scheduled to begin in 2028. The master plan includes, new tees, bunkers, irrigation, drainage, green expansions, and fairway expansions. This will be a great opportunity for a qualified candidate to gain valuable construction experience as well as project planning.  The South Course Superintendent is also heavily involved in the organization and planning of the Rocket Classic, a perennial PGA Tour event hosted at Detroit Golf Club since 2019. 

Job Task & Responsibilities

·       Schedules and executes weekly Agronomic Plan as outlined by the Director of Agronomy.

·       Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all personnel assigned to their individual golf course(department).

·       Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.

·       Maintains course in proper playing condition.

·       Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.

·       Oversees all construction, maintenance, and renovations on the golf course.

·       Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.

·       Assists in preparation of the annual budget for the department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that                 budget goals are met.

·       Assists in preparation and revises grounds operations manual.

·       Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.

·       Executes and manages proper application of fertilizer and nutrients, as outlined by the Director of Agronomy.

·       Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation and watering systems.

·       Communicates as necessary with Head Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled             events and the number of rounds played.

·       Communicates as necessary with Green and Golf committees or other applicable committees.

·       Assists with snow removal.

·       Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases to Director of Agronomy.

·       Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.

·       Determines with the Director of Agronomy, Head Golf Professional and COO when the course should be closed due to                   weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.

Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the Director of Agronomy