Golf Course Superintendent

Pinecrest Country Club; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Simple IRA with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Pinecrest Country Club in Longview, TX is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead daily maintenance and operations of our Press Maxwell designed championship course.

The role reports to the General Manager and requires overseeing agronomic programs, water management, and staff leadership to deliver exceptional playing conditions for our members. Opportunity to contribute to a growing restoration project.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in Golf Course Superintendent roles or as Assistant Superintendent.
• Experience with warm-season turf preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage staff and operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations.
• Implement agronomic programs to maintain top playing conditions.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate team members.
• Set clear expectations for consistent results.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, safety, and training.
• Manage fertilizer/pesticide programs with proper records.
• Foster vendor relationships for best pricing.
• Develop annual operating budget with club management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Irrigation knowledge

Turfgrass management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Turfgrass

Tools

Texas Applicators License

Job description

Superintendent – Pinecrest Country Club

Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Golf & Turf

Location: Longview, TX

Club Structure: Member-Owned, 9 person board of directors

Salary Details: $100,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience. Dental, Vision, Life, LTD insurance. Simple IRA with employer match and PTO available upon hire. Complimentary employee meals and club privileges. Local and national dues and continuing education.

Founded in 1921, Pinecrest Country Club is seeking an experienced, motivated Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily maintenance and operations of our Press Maxwell designed championship golf course.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Superintendent with oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance, staff leadership, water management, clubhouse landscaping and agronomic programs while ensuring exceptional playing conditions for our members.

An East Texas gem, Pinecrest Country Club is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels even at its moderate length (6485 Yds. – Championship Tees). The club has finished year one of a two year golf course restoration project. The project includes: Rebuild greens to USGA specifications (Tifeagle 3D), Install new greens irrigation loops with 2-wire communication, regrade surrounds and renovate bunkers with Bunker Solution liners. The first phase was the front 9 and greens’ nursery. Phase two includes the back 9 and the practice area. Phase two construction will begin on or around January 1, 2027. This will be an exceptional opportunity for a superintendent to showcase their skills during the grow-in.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations
• Execute agronomic programs to consistently deliver outstanding playing conditions.
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate team members
• Set clear expectations for team members to provide consistent results
• Ensure proper maintenance, training and safe use of all equipment
• Develop and supervise all fertilizer and pesticide programs while maintaining accurate application records
• Foster vendor relationships to ensure best pricing for club
• Create annual operating budget and corresponding models in conjunction with club management team

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent
• Warm season turf experience
• Texas Applicators License (or obtain within 90 days)
• Passion for detail and delivering exceptional golf course conditions
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management and pest management
• 2/4 year degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Turfgrass Management preferred