Championship Golf Course Superintendent — Relocation Assistance

BoardRoom magazine; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, conditioning, and tournament preparation for our championship course. You will translate agronomic strategy into clear work plans, supervise staff, and ensure superior playing conditions for members and PGA Tour events.

The ideal candidate will manage fertility, irrigation, pest management, and equipment operations while upholding safety, regulatory compliance, and a culture of

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, horticulture, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and progressively responsible golf course experience will be considered.
• Progressive experience in golf course maintenance, including meaningful responsibility for daily course setup, turf programs, irrigation, staff supervision, and tournament preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, motivate, and hold a diverse team accountable while maintaining a respectful and safe workplace.
• Strong working knowledge of cool- and warm-season turfgrass management, fertility, plant‑protectant applications, cultivation practices, irrigation, drainage, and moisture management.
• Experience producing championship‑level playing conditions at a private club, major tournament venue, or similarly demanding golf operation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan work, assign labor and equipment, monitor results, maintain records, and adjust priorities as course and weather conditions change.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate Green Committee minutes and coordinate with Club departments, tournament personnel, committees, and vendors.
• Current pesticide applicator license or the ability to obtain the license required by the State of Texas within the Club’s designated timeframe.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the physical and scheduling demands of golf course operations, including early mornings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during tournament preparation and execution.
• Commitment to continuing education, professional development, and active participation in the golf course management profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Agronomy in developing and executing daily, weekly, and seasonal golf course maintenance programs.
• Direct and supervise daily maintenance operations, ensuring the golf course is prepared to the highest standards for members, guests, and tournaments.
• Lead, train, motivate, and mentor the golf course maintenance team while promoting a positive, professional, and safe work environment.
• Schedule daily assignments, allocate labor and equipment, and monitor timely completion and work quality.
• Operate specialized turfgrass equipment and maintenance machinery, and oversee the team’s proper, safe use.
• Monitor turfgrass health and playing conditions across greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and other maintained areas.
• Implement approved fertility, irrigation, pest‑management, mowing, cultivation, and plant‑protectant programs.
• Scout for insects, disease, weeds, and other turf or plant‑health concerns and communicate findings promptly to the Director of Agronomy.
• Supervise chemical and fertilizer applications in accordance with label requirements, Club policies, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing turfgrass management and chemical applications.
• Assist with irrigation‑system operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA standards, Club policies, and chemical‑handling requirements.
• Attend and participate in Green Committee meetings, and accurately record and distribute meeting minutes as directed.
• Assist tournament operations, tournament committee members, and vendors in preparing for and supporting the Club’s PGA Tour event.
• Communicate effectively with the Director of Agronomy and other Club departments regarding course conditions, maintenance activities, and upcoming events.
• Help develop and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the Agronomy Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Agronomy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Planning and organizing

Education

Degree or certificate in turfgrass management

Tools

Pesticide applicator license

Job description

Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance, conditioning, and tournament preparation for our championship course. You will translate agronomic strategy into clear work plans, supervise staff, and ensure superior playing conditions for members and PGA Tour events.

The ideal candidate will manage fertility, irrigation, pest management, and equipment operations while upholding safety, regulatory compliance, and a culture of