Golf Course Superintendent

About the Opportunity

Heritage Golf Group is pleased to announce an exciting leadership opportunity at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort in Calabash, North Carolina. This opening is the result of an internal promotion—reflecting our strong commitment to developing talent and advancing leaders from within the organization.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead agronomic operations at this 27-hole championship facility, ideally positioned along the Carolina coast just minutes from Myrtle Beach.

About the Club

Brunswick Plantation offers a unique and engaging golf experience with three distinct 9-hole layouts—Azalea, Dogwood, and Magnolia—each delivering a different strategic test for players of all skill levels.

Recent investments, including upgraded Bermuda greens and course enhancements, have elevated overall playing conditions and guest experience.

The property consistently receives strong feedback from guests and members, with reviews highlighting:

• Well-maintained conditions and quality greens
• Friendly, service-oriented staff
• A challenging yet enjoyable layout for a wide range of players

Located within a gated golf community known for its amenities and coastal Carolina charm, Brunswick Plantation provides a welcoming environment for both members and daily-fee players.

Position Overview

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the golf course, practice facilities, and grounds. This individual will lead all agronomic practices, staff development, budgeting, and long-term planning efforts to ensure exceptional course conditions and alignment with Heritage Golf Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains all grounds and course maintenance equipment according to the club’s / company’s
• turf management program.
• Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all personnel assigned to department.
• Maintains accurate work records for all personnel in the department.
• Supervises all planting, fertilizing, care and removal of turf, plants, shrubs, trees and
• other facilities on the golf course.
• Maintains course in proper playing condition.
• Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Plan any and all future improvements to the golf course, and oversee all construction, maintenance and renovations.
• Oversees repairs of broken water lines or valves and may perform necessary repairs in an emergency.
• Records all maintenance on course.
• Supervises operation of the Equipment Repair Shop.
• Prepares annual budget for department; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that
• budget goals are met.
• Prepares and revises grounds manual.
• Establishes short- and long-range plans for the golf course.
• Selects and prepares proper fertilizers and nutrients for all flora and fauna.
• Develops and maintains drainage, irrigation, and watering systems.
• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety program for employees, members, and guests on course in compliance with local, state, and federal laws; implements and manages the club’s hazard communication (HAZCOM) program.
• Ensures that chemicals, petroleum, and other controlled products are used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations; maintains required records and strives to minimize
• the use of chemicals and petroleum products.
• Communicates as necessary with Director of Golf and Golf Professional to discuss conditions of facilities, maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played.
• Communicates as necessary with Grounds, Golf or House committees or other applicable committees.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Keeps members informed about current and future maintenance activities.
• Conducts daily facility security checks ensuring accurate inventory of equipment and keys.
• Assists with snow removal planning.
• Plans professional development and training activities for subordinates including safety training for equipment use and proper handling of fertilizers, herbicides, and all other chemicals used on course; assures that SDSs are available in convenient location.
• Makes recommendations for capital improvement and purchases.
• Supervises road and roadside maintenance within the club’s grounds.
• Ensures proper landscaping for property outside of golf course including the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
• Coordinates applicable work with outside contractors.
• Determines when course should be closed due to weather conditions that may damage the course if play continues.
• Conducts other appropriate tasks assigned by the General Manager.