Golf Course Superintendent

Lonesome Pine Country Club; Big Stone Gap (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonesome Pine Country Club in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, is seeking a Golf Superintendent to oversee daily turfgrass care and course maintenance. This full-time, exempt position combines hands-on supervision with strategic development to sustain a historic club focused on community and excellence.

You will direct mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and equipment maintenance while collaborating with the General Manager to ensure tournament readiness and optimal playing conditions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in golf course turf management, horticulture or Agronomy or equivalent.
• Certified pesticides licenses from the department of agriculture.
• Valid Driver License.
• GCSAA membership preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Turf Management: Maintains accountability for property grounds including greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
• Irrigation Systems: Operates and maintains complex irrigation and drainage systems to keep grass healthy.
• Staff Leadership: Trains and supervises maintenance crew
• Equipment Care: Manages fleet of mowers and sprayers, ensuring each is operating efficiently and safely
• Budgeting and Planning: Provides direct feedback on resources for materials, labor, and capital improvement projects.
• Operations: Coordinates with General Manager to ensure property grounds are in playing conditions and assists with course set up for tournaments.

Skills

Bermuda fairways and bent grass

Manual lifting

Golf operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in golf course turf management, horticulture or Agronomy or equivalent

Job description

Lonesome Pine Country Club – Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lonesome Pine Country Club is accepting applications for the Golf Superintendent.This isfull time, exempt position will a hands-on supervisory role overseeing the maintenance and development of the semi-private club. This is a high-impact leadership role for a golf professional who values tradition, community, and excellence while driving modernization and long-term sustainability.

About Lonesome Pine Country Club:

Lonesome Pine Country Club is a 100 year, historic, member-focused club nestled in the scenic mountains of Southwest Virginia. The club offers an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse dining, social events, and a strong sense of community. We are proud of our heritage and committed to elevating the member experience for generations to come.

Position Summary

The Golf Superintendent will manage the daily care, health, and appearance of the golf course’s turfgrass, plants, and overall grounds.This position will assist with and direct the mowing, watering, fertilization, aeration, and pest control for the turfgrass in addition to managing maintenance of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Turf Management: Maintains accountability for property grounds including greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.

Irrigation Systems:Operates and maintains complex irrigation and drainage systems to keep grass healthy.

Staff Leadership: Trains and supervises maintenance crew

Equipment Care:Manages fleet of mowers and sprayers, ensuring each is operating efficiently and safely

Budgeting and Planning:Provides direct feedback on resources for materials, labor, and capital improvement projects.

Operations: Coordinates with General Manager to ensure property grounds are in playing conditions and assists with course set up for tournaments.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degreein golf course turf management, horticulture or Agronomy or equivalent and considerable experience in maintenance of golf course with at least 1 year of supervisory experience; Certified pesticides licenses from the department of agriculture; valid Driver License; GCSAA membership preferred but not required

• Strong understanding of Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Strong understanding of golf operations and member services

Compensation & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience