Golf Course Superintendent

I am a highly driven individual looking to advance my career. With the ability to manage people, meet deadlines, critical thinking to handle conflicts and to go the extra mile to get the job done I believe I would be an asset to your organization.  Below are some of the highlights of my experience and qualifications. If you should like a complete list of skills, please feel free to read or request a full resume.  * Member of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Athletic Advisory Board * Purchasing * Employee Management  * Toro Lynx Irrigation Control Systems * Planning and Supervision of Day to Day Operations  * Workplace Safety Development for Chemical Storage and Employee Safety *Private and public course experience *Current California Qualified Applicators License (QAL) *Member of the GSCAA

Motivated Superintendent with high expectations; skilled in all operations of golf course maintenance. Please check out my personal website for more information. www.mcnamaragcs.com/index.html

See attached resume

Nebraska native with a strong work ethic.  Looking to stay in the area of Nebraska but if you see my qualifications meet what you’re looking for in a candidate feel free to email me.    Thank You 

  Matthew S. Wagner Objective  To acquire a position at a premier facility where I may continue to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful superintendent.   Work Experience Rich Harvest Farms, Sugar Grove, IL Assistant Superintendent     February 2018 – Present Manage 25+ personnel over a 300+ acre property to maintain world class conditions at a Top 100 facility that hosts tournaments annually. Acts in absence of the superintendent. Responsible for daily crew scheduling and project management. Oversees and ensures proper chemical and fertilization calibrations and applications. Proper water management and nightly irrigation setup on Creeping Bentgrass/Poa annua playing surfaces. Lakewood Country Club, Westlake, OH Second Assistant Superintendent       March 2015 – February 2018 Hosted the 2015 Web.com Rust-Oleum Championship. Performed all chemical and fertilization calibrations and applications. Proper water management on Creeping Bentgrass/Poa annua playing surfaces throughout the course to maintain tournament conditions. Assisted in the management of seasonal and full time crew of 20+ employees. Responsible for all reel and bedknife grinding in the offseason. Performed any and all daily tasks associated with the maintenance of a championship golf course.   Catawba Island Club, Port Clinton, OH Intern   May 2014 – August 2014 All daily maintenance tasks associated with the preparation and presentation of an exclusive private golf club. Proper water management on Creeping Bentgrass/Poa annua greens, fairways, and tees, as well as Bluegrass/Ryegrass rough. Management of fescue and native grass natural areas. Proper fertilization and pesticide applications, including calibration of all equipment. Bunker renovation, including reshaping, re-sanding, and drainage installation. Training and supervision of crew members on daily maintenance tasks. Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY Intern   May 2013 – August 2013 All daily maintenance tasks associated with the preparation and presentation of a world class, nationally ranked private country club. Proper water management on Creeping Bentgrass/Poa annua fairways and tees, as well as Kentucky Bluegrass rough to maintain tournament playing conditions. Extensive preparation for the 2013 PGA Championship. Proper fertilizer and pesticide applications, including calibration of all equipment. Irrigation and Drainage maintenance and repair. Sod installation and management. Red Tail Country Club, Avon, OH Grounds Crewperson               July 2011 – August 2012   Westwood Country Club, Rocky River, OH Grounds Crewperson       April 2005 – July 2011

  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: BOSCOBEL GOLF COURSE Pendleton, S.C.   Golf Course Superintendent                                     03/14 to 08/19  Responsibilities Included:              Maintenance of 17 Crenshaw Bentgrass Greens and 2 A-1 Bentgrass Greens             Maintenance of 419 and Common Bermudagrass Tees, Collars, Approaches, Fairways and Rough             Maintenance and Repair of all Irrigation, including Maintenance Contract for Pump Systems             Pesticide Programs for all Areas of Golf Course and Clubhouse grounds             Increased detailing to include:  Hard Edging of Bunkers, Recontouring of Fairways and Approaches, introducing a Courtesy Rough Cut, Increased Grooming of Clubhouse area, Squaring off and Alignment of Tee Boxes, ensuring that recently cleared Areas remain clear of Brush and Weeds Responsible for 4-12 Part-time Employees, depending on need and Season, as well as Responsibility for Maintenance Payroll Installed new Cart Paths in areas of need   Refer to Facebook Post from Boscobel Golf Course FB Page, dated July 2, 2019: “If you haven’t played the Bel lately…you need to!!  The Course is Pure!!  Shoutout to Leucht and the entire Maintenance Crew.” Post included six comments and 4 photographs.  United States Army Garrison Huachuca Mountain View Golf Course Ft. Huachuca, AZ Golf Course Superintendent                         08/09 to 02/14 Responsibilities Included: Worked closely with Garrison Commander and General Manager on much needed improvements to Base Golf Course Made numerous quick improvements between Aug. and Nov. of 2009 in order to host The All Army Golf Championships in Nov. 2009 In 2013, rebuilt all Tees, increasing the Square Footage from 25,000 to over 76,000 Square Feet    Valley Crest Golf Maintenance Regional Superintendent                             09/05 to 08/09 Courses included:             Pueblo Del Sol CC, Sierra Vista AZ             Cherry Creek CC, Denver, CO             Primm Valley GC, Stateline, NV IRI Golf Group Dallas, TX and Tucson, AZ   Vice President of Agronomy                        09/97 to 08/05             Oversight of 23 Golf Courses             Performed Due Diligence on Prospective Properties The Walker Course at Clemson University Clemson, SC Director of Operations                                  03/95 to 09/97 McAllen Country Club, McAllen, TX Golf Course Superintendent                        01/93 to 03/95 Rancho Viejo Resort, Rancho Viejo, TX     Superintendent of Golf and Grounds          03/90 to 01/93  

20 years Management experience in all aspects of maintaining high quality turf.   Warm and cool season experience.   The last 4 years I have worked with Tifeagle greens and 419 tees, fwys, and rough.  Prior to that Miniverde and 419.

I have been a superintendent for 27 years ranging from 9 hole country clubs to 18 hole municipal courses.  I worked alone for the last 5 seasons at 9 hole courses. My work ethic and love of the job are unsurpassed.  I am not certified. Most of my employers have lacked the budget for enough labor and nice equipment. I am single and can easily relocate.