Lead Golf Course Superintendent

Sunseeker Property Service; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Scottsdale, home of the WM Phoenix Open, is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the 18-hole course and clubhouse grounds in line with PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties standards. The role reports to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and collaborates with HQ agronomy staff.

Key requirements include a turf management degree or equivalent, GCSAA membership, 5–6 years in course maintenance, and 3+ years in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Secondary education plus degree or trades training in turf management or related field.
• Superintendent member in good standing with GCSAA.
• Five to six years in golf course maintenance with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum three years as Assistant Superintendent or equivalent; supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, establishes, and maintains the entire golf course and clubhouse grounds.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors operations including manpower, equipment, and supplies.
• Develops and manages budgets for departmental expenditures.
• Coordinates budget reviews with senior staff.
• Ensures proper accounting for maintenance activities and inventories.
• Maintains records for labor, equipment, chemicals, fuel, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs safety, environmental, and staff training programs.
• Leads staff hiring, performance reviews, and cost-minimization efforts.
• Collaborates with PGA TOUR personnel to prepare for tournaments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Operations planning

Staff development

Education

Two- or four-year turf management degree

Job description

TPC Scottsdale, home of the WM Phoenix Open, is looking for a Golf Course Superintendent to lead the 18-hole course and clubhouse grounds in line with PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties standards. The role reports to the Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations and collaborates with HQ agronomy staff.

Key requirements include a turf management degree or equivalent, GCSAA membership, 5–6 years in course maintenance, and 3+ years in a supervisory role.