Superintendent, Golf Course

Sentosa Golf Club; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf club in Singapore is seeking a Superintendent to oversee elite turf management for multiple courses. The role demands a leader skilled in turfgrass management, capable of building high-performance teams and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have over 10 years' experience in golf course management, with a strong background in warm-season turfgrass care and tournament preparation. A commitment to continuous improvement and sustainable practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in golf course or sports turf management.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in managing warm-season turfgrasses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all turf maintenance operations across multiple courses.
• Manage a large team and promote a culture of detail and discipline.
• Lead sustainable practices in water use and chemical application.

Skills

Leadership

Turfgrass Management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Turfgrass Management or Agronomy

Tools

Irrigation Systems

Chemical Application Equipment

Job description

Overview

The Superintendent is more than just technical ability — this role requires a great communicator and team player who can lead with clarity, collaborate across departments, and inspire trust at every level. The Superintendent must work seamlessly with Agronomy leadership, Golf Operations, Executive Management, and Tournament Directors, while also building a high-performance culture within their own team. You must be confident under pressure, decisive in high-stakes moments, and capable of uniting people around a shared standard of excellence.

As a globally ranked Top 100 club, we demand conditioning that reflects our world-class status. The Superintendent is a critical leadership role, responsible for delivering elite, tournament-level playing surfaces across multiple courses featuring warm-season grasses.

Key Responsibilities

• Tournament & Course Conditioning: Oversee all turf maintenance operations across greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and roughs, maintaining elite, consistent conditions on warm-season grasses. Develop and execute detailed tournament preparation plans to meet PGA/DP World Tour standards daily.
• Ensure surface performance meets expectations for firmness, speed, smoothness, and visual presentation year-round.
• Multi-Course Operational Leadership: Manage agronomic programs across multiple courses and practice facilities.
• Adapt maintenance strategies to suit specific grass species, microclimates, and usage patterns.
• Conduct regular quality assessments and implement proactive improvements.
• Team Management & Leadership: Lead and develop a large, skilled team including Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Technicians, and Irrigation Specialists.
• Promote a culture of detail, discipline, and pride in delivering best-in-class playing conditions.
• Build team capacity and succession through mentorship and structured development.
• Agronomic Expertise & Innovation: Use soil and turf data, moisture sensing, and weather modeling to drive turf health decisions.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, machinery, and inputs suited for warm-season turfgrass.
• Oversee renovation, drainage, and construction projects aligned with long-term agronomic goals.
• Environmental Stewardship & Compliance: Lead sustainable practices in water use, nutrient management, and chemical application.
• Ensure full compliance with local and international environmental and safety regulations.
• Support club-level sustainability goals and maintain certifications where applicable.
• Budgeting & Procurement: Collaborate on operational and capital budgeting.
• Track labor, materials, and machinery usage to stay within budget.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for turf products, equipment, and inputs.
• Tournament & Event Integration: Serve as the point of contact for all agronomy-related aspects of major tournaments and events.
• Work with Tournament Directors and Golf Ops to ensure course setup exceeds expectations.
• Manage recovery plans post-event to restore peak conditioning quickly.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in golf course or sports turf management, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise managing warm-season turfgrasses (Bermudagrass, TifEagle of equal, Zoysiagrass, or Seashore and Platinum Paspalum) in hot climates.
• Demonstrated success preparing and conditioning courses for PGA Tour, DP World Tour, or equivalent tournaments.
• Deep technical knowledge in irrigation systems, fertility programs, cultural practices, and disease/pest management.
• Multi-course or resort-style facility experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, experienced in preparing approval papers, budget documentation, and operational reports; financially literate and detail-oriented.
• Advanced chemical knowledge, fluent in both trade and scientific chemical names, formulations, and mixtures; able to oversee compliant and effective application programs.
• Strong communicator and team builder, able to motivate and lead large crews with clarity and accountability.
• Committed to high standards, precision, and continuous improvement.