Golf Course Superintendent

The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K and retirement planning

Education opportunities

Job summary

The Woodlands Country Club - Palmer Course in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced golf course superintendent to lead the agronomy team and drive excellence across a 27-hole Arnold Palmer design with a 2027 renovation plan. This role oversees a diverse maintenance operation within Arcis Golf’s standards, managing staff and partnering with leadership to deliver premier playing conditions.

Qualified candidates will have a Turf Management degree, 10+ years in golf course experience, and a

Qualifications

• A degree in Turf Management or related field is required.
• Supervisory experience with a minimum of 10 years in golf course settings.
• State Certified Pesticide License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day golf course maintenance operations within budget.
• Communicate conditions and plans with General Manager and Golf Professionals.
• Uphold Arcis Golf philosophies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead Assistant Superintendents, Technicians, Mechanics, and agronomy staff.
• Review monthly financials with GM and Regional Superintendent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Team management

Planning

Education

Turf Management degree

State Certified Pesticide License

Tools

Irrigation control systems

Job description

Salary: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026

Golf & Turf

The Woodlands Country Club, Palmer Course - The Woodlands, TX

We are seeking an experienced golf course superintendent to continue our execution of excellence as the leader of our agronomy team at The Woodlands Country Club -Palmer Course. This position is under The Woodlands Country Club umbrella of five different golf courses consisting of a total of 99-holes of golf.

The Palmer Course is a 27-hole Arnold Palmer design with a scheduled golf course renovation in 2027 including greens, bunkers, irrigation, and many other course improvements. A candidate with prior construction or renovation experience is preferred.

The Woodlands Country Club is part of the Arcis Golf family. Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and genuine respect for one another.

Come join a fresh, exciting, professional team at The Woodlands Country Club!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages, supervises, and orchestrates the golf course maintenance department day-to-day activities through maintaining quality standards, developing and retaining maintenance employees and exceeding guest and member expectations. The above must all be performed in a consistent manner within the financial parameters of the property and company.
• Daily communication with the General Manager and Golf Professionals on golf course conditions and playability. Routine communication with the membership highlighting department improvements and upcoming practices to be performed.
• Promotes Arcis Golf’s philosophies throughout the golf course to employees, members, and guests. Always provides a professional image and ensures the golf course is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
• Directs, supervises, and manages the team of Assistant Superintendents, Technicians, Mechanics and Agronomy team members.
• Reviews monthly preliminary and final profit / loss statements with General Manager and Regional Superintendent.
• Experience, understanding, and knowledge of irrigation systems inclusive of programming, maintenance, trouble shooting, scheduling, moisture control and pump station management.
• Must be fully capable of application equipment calibration and operation. Must have considerable understanding of golf course maintenance equipment.
• Responsible for the Human Resources functions of the maintenance department by controlling turnover, motivating employees, focusing on employee development and retention and participating in regular employee meetings.

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Education / Experience:

A degree in Turf Management or a related field, and supervisory experience required with a minimum of 10 years prior golf course experience with progressive responsibility. Must hold a State Certified Pesticide License. Special consideration will be given to those who exhibited exemplary performance at premier golf facilities.

Qualifications & Skills needed for Success:

• A desire for mentorship of fellow team managers
• Strong leadership skills both on and off the course
• Effective and consistent communication skills
• Attention to detail, consistent execution, and exemplary standards
• Proven track-record of exceptional planning and organizational ability of practices, procedures, and team building

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, and many other insurance benefits are available including 401K
• Dues and fees for local and national associations, educational opportunities, and other industry relevant training.

Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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