Golf Course Superintendent

                                                                                                               

                                                                                        

 

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE:

BROOKFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

CLARENCE, NEW YORK

 

 

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT AT BROOKFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

 

The Golf Course Superintendent is a professional, driven, and team-oriented communicator with a passion for consistently providing exceptional firm, fast, and green golfing conditions.  This person will have experience with and an understanding of great clubs and top golf course architecture, along with strong agronomic, organizational, and leadership skills.

 

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Click here for a brief overview of Brookfield Country Club's ongoing golf course initiatives.

 

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About the Club:

 

Brookfield Country Club is a prestigious, member-owned private club located in Clarence, NY. Founded as the Meadowbrook Club in 1927, Brookfield has a long and rich heritage.

About the year 1925, a real estate promoter conceived the idea of an elegant family golf and country club whose golf course would be surrounded by the homes of the members. An exclusive young club membership made Meadowbrook the best golf club in the district and the social center of the area.  The change of the Club’s name to Brookfield occurred in 1943 when 28 members financed the purchase of the Meadowbrook Club and its equipment. Since then, Brookfield has enjoyed an active, steady membership and continuous expansion of the club's facilities and amenities.

Brookfield has served as host to such prestigious events as the 1948 Western Open won by Mr. Ben Hogan and the 1985 USGA Junior Boys Championship won by Mr. Charles Rymer.

Designed in 1927 by Canadian Architect, William Harries, the 18-hole golf course spreads over approximately 170 acres and can be described as a traditional parkland layout, with subtle elevation changes, mature tree-lined fairways, and small to medium-sized greens.

 

Brookfield completed an exciting $2 million renovation to the course in 2014, enlisting golf course architect Mr. Mark A. Mungeam.  Restoration guided by the course Master Plan included rebuilding all bunker facilities along with course improvements to both provide conditions to PGA specifications while returning the course to much of its historical and original design.  This has made Brookfield Country Club one of the premier courses in the greater Buffalo-Niagara Region. In addition to the well-manicured course, our golf facilities include a newly renovated driving range, chipping & putting greens, a 3-hole junior course, and a practice hole.

 

The course is a par 72 that plays between 5,882 and 6,973 yards. From the Championship Tees, it carries a USGA course rating of 74.3 with a slope of 148, with multiple tee complexes to serve varied skill levels.

 

 

In October 2022, Brookfield embarked on a major clubhouse renovation.  The clubhouse is brand new, state-of-the-art, comprehensive 54,000 square foot clubhouse offering many amenities.

 

Clubhouse Project Details:

 

The Project brings a complete modernization to the membership.  We analyzed the Club’s previous square footage and operational deficiencies and considered revenue optimization, right-sizing of various spaces to meet member needs and wants, and evaluating membership growth opportunities without negatively impacting the golf course experience.  That said, the new amenities and exciting features of the renovated Club include:

 

·         Larger and renovated Men’s locker room featuring steam showers, new member lockers, and additional space for members and guests.

·         New men’s card room overlooking the 18^th green with a bar and private outdoor patio space.

·         New Ladies locker room featuring steam showers, lockers, and additional space for members and guests.

·         New ladies lounge area, including a bar and private outdoor space with views of the 18^th green and surrounding course.

·         4,248 SF Wellness Center featuring state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, group fitness classes, day lockers, and more.

·         A simulator lounge with 2 golf simulators with food/beverage service.

·         New and enhanced Halfway House with a sophisticated menu to serve golfers and Wellness Center members alike.

·         New Pro Shop and Bag storage area.

· State-of-the-art new performance kitchen facilities with brand new equipment, doubling that of the former Club to better serve members, member events, and tournaments.

·         New member Grotto, featuring a wine cellar, private tasting room, humidor and cigar shop, and outdoor covered patio with lounge seating and fire pits.

·         New and improved Grille Room with expanded seating, additional TV’s, a large fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, a sophisticated bar program, and outdoor seating overlooking the course.

·         Larger Ballroom featuring indoor and outdoor seating, dividers for flexible space, and a dedicated pre-function area.

·         Fantastic golf course views from all member areas.

 

In addition to superb dining facilities and Club Events, Brookfield offers three tennis courts/four pickleball courts, and a seasonal outdoor swim complex to complete the Country Club experience for the whole family.  Junior development programs start at age 3 for swim and tennis, and age 5 for golf.  Brookfield hosts more than 40 Golf and Social events throughout the year for Men, Women, Couples, and Families.

Golf Course Details:

·         25,000 annual rounds of golf

·         Designed by William Harries, Golf Course Architect

·         Par 72

·         Slope 148

·         Course rating 74.3

·         Bent/Poa greens

·         Irrigation System: Rain Bird

·         Water source: ponds and town

·         25 acres of fescue

 

Position Description:

 

The Golf Course Superintendent serves as a leader for Golf Course Operations, facilities, and grounds, and reports to the Director of Grounds. The Golf Course Superintendent will be required to assist in the preparation and preservation of the golf course as Brookfield Country Club’s most valuable asset and its best opportunity to provide enjoyment for its members.

 

The GCS is expected to be a visible presence among the team and members with exceptionally strong agronomic, business, leadership, and communication skills.  The GCS must be an excellent, transparent communicator with a natural style of “sincere engagement” with both the management team and members.  He/she will have extensive agronomical knowledge and know-how.  Continuing education, professional development, strong peer group relations, and staying at the forefront of research and technology are essential for success.

The GCS is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the golf course, surrounding grounds, and all common areas across the property, reporting directly to the Director of Grounds while ensuring consistent standards of excellence throughout.

 

To understand and fulfill the BOD’s and Greens & Grounds Committee’s goals for a firm, fast, and exceptional challenge for all levels of players.

 

To deliver a golf course that plays in such a manner that meets or exceeds our members and guests expectations.

 

To plan and execute a program that maintains a superior golf experience at Brookfield Country Club, as well as enhancing and protecting the view and aesthetics of our property.

 

The course should be maintained such that excellent playing conditions exist for both the championship and the average golfer. The golf course should play near championship standards continuously and at a championship standard for member events.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

 

·         Collaborate closely with the Director of Grounds to foster a cohesive, team-oriented environment focused on delivering exceptional golf course conditions and an outstanding experience for the membership consistently.

·         Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and setting performance standards for all golf course grounds personnel.

·         Inspects golf course daily to see what horticultural or landscaping work needs to be performed.

·         Maintains the golf course, driving range, and practice facilities at acceptable playing standards set by the BOD’s and Greens & Grounds Committee.

·         Subscribes to sustainable maintenance practices.

·         Solid irrigation management philosophy and experience.

·         Strong agronomic skills-stays current with advances in turf technology and equipment.

·         Experience in tree management.

·         Ensure a first‐class practice facility experience daily.

·         Assist in planning, scheduling, and assigning work daily to team members.

·         Supervises maintenance crew responsibilities for mowing performed on all playing surfaces.

·         Evaluates work and counsels staff on ways to improve performance.

·         Developing a positive employee work culture.

·         Mentoring team members and advancing their careers.

·         Experience with internship programs.

·         Strong leader who inspires loyalty and respect among the team.

·         Enforce all club policies that govern the use of the golf course, practice facilities, and USGA Rules of Golf.

·         Meets with vendors, conducts horticultural research, and exchanges information with other golf course superintendents to identify new programs, methods, equipment, and supplies, which may improve the maintenance of the golf course.

·         Participate in Greens and grounds Committee meetings alongside the Director of Grounds.

·         Accompany the Greens and Grounds Committee on a golf course walk-around intended to present ideas and proposals for golf course improvements/modifications.

 

 

Experience / Qualifications:

(Including, but not limited to, the following):

 

·         Minimum of 2 to 5 years’ experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant with a private club/and or high-end resort golf facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         College degree- Agronomy/Turfgrass Management. BA/BS undergraduate degree is preferred.

·         Ability to manage our hybrid of POA annua/bent turf.

·         NYS Pesticide license or ability to obtain within 90 days

 

Compensation Package:

 

·         Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

·         Benefits package to include, but not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance options for individual and family, 401K opportunity, education/dues allowance, and cell phone stipend.

 

Application Instructions:

 

1)      Send your resumes to Brian Rush at brush@brookfieldcc.com

2)     All submissions must be received no later than March 6, 2026.

 

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