Head Golf Course Superintendent OGM

Genesis Distribution; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlane Country Club in Wadsworth, IL, seeks a Head Golf Course Superintendent to lead agronomic management and daily maintenance of the 18-hole facility. You will coordinate with the Director of Golf and shop staff to deliver an exceptional daily experience for players.

The role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, team leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and safety, ensuring Midlane CC remains a top-tier venue in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Experience in turfgrass management and course maintenance.
• Ability to lead a maintenance team and coordinate with golf staff.
• Demonstrated budget planning and safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversees turf care and playing conditions, plantings, and grounds.
• Leads course maintenance department and personnel.
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates maintenance crew.
• Maintains golf course to high standards as directed.
• Schedules maintenance around play and events.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Organized

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Job description

Oliphant Golf Management: Midlane Country Club

Wadsworth, IL

About Midlane CC:

Midlane Country Club opened in 1956 as an 18-hole course designed by Robert Bruce Harris, one of the leading golf course architects in the post-World war II era. In 1997, a new back nine was introduced, designed by the golf course architecture firm of Bob Lohmann, to enhance the layout and provide a more dynamic challenge. Ranked among Chicago’s top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf Magazine, Midlane has a rich tradition of hosting prestigious events like the Illinois Open, Illinois Senior Open, CDGA Senior Championship, and U.S. Open qualifiers. Midlane Country Club offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. Oliphant Golf Management is excited to begin a new chapter at Midlane as course managers in 2026.

About Oliphant Golf Management:

Oliphant Golf Management provides a results-oriented style of golf course management that sets us apart. As a full-service golf course management company, we provide our clients with straight-forward guidance and keep things simple and establish lasting business relationships based on mutual success.

OGM provides uncommon capabilities in the management and long-term improvement of golf properties. Our contracts range from maintenance only, to full general management services, to turn-key leasing of golf resorts.

Position Summary:

The Head Golf Course Superintendent plays a critical role in the golf operations. The Superintendent is responsible for all agronomic management and daily maintenance of the 18-hole golf course, clubhouse grounds, and common areas as directed by management. This position will coordinate daily with the Director of Golf and Golf Shop staff to provide golfers an exceptional golf experience everyday. The Superintendent’s areas of supervision include all daily crew activities, the budget, the planning and advancement of course maintenance practices upholding a top tier facility presentation, and the hiring and training of an excellent crew. The qualified candidate will be a team-player and will consistently advance the wellbeing of Midlane CC, OGM, and the entire team. This candidate must possess a positive attitude as well as a strong work ethic and be organized, attentive to detail, and self motivated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the care and maintenance of the turf and overall playing conditions, the ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and wildflower areas on the facility grounds.
• Oversee and guide all operations of the Midlane CC golf course maintenance department and all associated personnel.
• Recruits, supervises and retains maintenance crew. Conducts employee performance evaluations and holds regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Cultivates and maintains the golf course to excellent playing condition according to the standards of Midlane CC and OGM.
• Schedules maintenance practices around play and outings to maximize e