Golf Course Superintendent Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Lakes Golf Club is seeking a full-time, salaried Golf Course Superintendent to lead agronomy for the golf course and club grounds.

You will manage fairways, greens, and surrounding landscapes while maintaining high playing conditions. This role requires a BS/AA in agronomy or related field, Bent Grass experience, and strong leadership skills. You will oversee staff, safety, irrigation systems, and communicate course status to members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant or soil science; related field preferred.
• Bent Grass experience is preferred.
• Experience or training in related agronomy practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths.
• Supervise and control all maintenance expenses for Golf Course operations.
• Design, oversee, and implement fertilization, pest and weed management programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA rules and pesticide usage regulations.
• Monitor course conditions daily to determine proper playability.
• Provide safety training and OSHA compliance guidance to staff.
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water systems.
• Communicate course conditions and playability to golfers and club management.
• Hire, supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Greenskeepers, and other staff.
• Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed.

Skills

Bent Grass experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy/ horticulture

Job description

Carolina Lakes Golf Club is seeking a full time, salaried Golf Course Superintendent to join our team.

Job Description:

Manages and maintains all aspects of agronomy for the golf course, property, and club house grounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in the maintenance of the golf course tees, greens, fairways, and cart paths
• Supervise and control all maintenance expenses associated with Golf Course operations
• Design, oversee and implement fertilization, pest and weed management programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, OSHA rules and regulations regarding shop safety and pesticide usage
• Monitor the course daily to determine proper playing conditions
• Provide technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions
• Develop and maintain drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems
• Communicate with golfers and club management about course conditions and playability
• Hire, supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Foreman, Greenskeepers, and other staff
• Order parts, supplies and equipment as needed

Bachelor’s degree (BS),Associates degree (AA) or equivalent form a four or two year college or technical school; or three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience. Degree preference in agronomy/horticulture/plant/soil science.

Experience with Bent Grass is preferred

About Carolina Lakes Golf Club

Carved between the Catawba River, tall pines, maples, and oak trees, Carolina Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole upscale daily fee facility, just minutes from Charlotte’s Ballantyne area. With natural streams and several ponds, Carolina Lakes Golf Club is a challenging but fair 7007 yard, par 72 championship golf course designed by Golf Course Architect Tim Freeland. With Bermuda fairways and G2 Bent Grass greens, Carolina Lakes Golf Club is a true test of golf. Six sets of tees allow golfers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the championship layout at Carolina Lakes. The course features a sixth or family tee which turns the layout into a par 55 course, with 17 par 3’s and one par 4, sort of a course inside a course. The course features several elevation changes, which are not only part of the beauty of the course, but also add to the challenge. Well placed bunkers and water hazards require players to use every shot in their bag. The clubhouse is an elegant event space perfect for golf outings, bar mitzvahs, birthday celebrations and more. Our staff can create a meal customized to fit your specific requests. The Tavern at the Lakes inside the clubhouse offers a full service bar, a unique menu with picturesque views of the golf course