Director of Golf Course Agronomy

Genesis Distribution; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomfield Hills Country Club is seeking an accomplished Director of Agronomy to lead all golf course maintenance and agronomic operations. You will oversee turfgrass health, irrigation, staffing, budgeting, and long-range planning while collaborating with the General Manager and senior leaders.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to environmental stewardship to sustain the club’s historic course and high-quality playing conditions.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive experience in golf course maintenance and agronomic leadership at a highly regarded private club.
• Outstanding agronomic knowledge including turfgrass management, fertility, plant health, pest management, irrigation, drainage and moisture management.
• Demonstrated leadership with recruiting, mentoring, developing, and retaining a high-performing team.
• Degree or certificate in turfgrass management, agronomy, or related field preferred.
• Michigan pesticide license or ability to obtain one.
• GCSAA membership preferred, related state/regional associations valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive agronomic programs for exceptional playing conditions and long-term health.
• Direct greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, practice facilities, landscaping and grounds presentation.
• Manage fertility, plant health, pest management, drainage, irrigation and turfgrass health programs.
• Monitor conditions daily and adjust practices based on weather, play and golf calendar.
• Lead and develop golf course personnel, budget, and capital plans.
• Collaborate with GM, committees, architects, consultants, and other professionals on improvements.
• Ensure environmental, pesticide, safety, and regulatory compliance; protect historic assets.

Skills

Golf course maintenance

Agronomic leadership

Turfgrass management

Fertility management

Irrigation management

Budgeting

Capital planning

Team leadership

Communication

Pesticide license

GCSAA membership

Education

Degree in turfgrass management

Job description

Bloomfield Hills Country Club is seeking an accomplished Director of Agronomy to lead all golf course maintenance and agronomic operations. You will oversee turfgrass health, irrigation, staffing, budgeting, and long-range planning while collaborating with the General Manager and senior leaders.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to environmental stewardship to sustain the club’s historic course and high-quality playing conditions.