Senior Golf Course Superintendent: Turf & Irrigation Leader

Shadow Hawk Golf Club; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Employee Meals

Professional Association Dues

Job summary

Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas, seeks an experienced turf professional to lead daily maintenance and operations of our Rees Jones-designed championship course. The Superintendent will oversee staff, water management, and agronomic programs to ensure exceptional playing conditions for our members.

The 125-acre site features mature pecan groves and lakes, with a recent 40-acre re-grassing in 2025. The role reports to the Director of Agronomy and emphasizes leadership, safety, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
• Texas Pesticide Applicator License (or within 90 days).
• Warm season turf experience.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management, and pest management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, labor, and equipment maintenance.
• Must be proficient in calibration of fertilizer/pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations.
• Work with the Director of Agronomy to meet member expectations and club goals.
• Execute agronomic programs to deliver outstanding playing conditions.
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, tracking, and reporting.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain maintenance staff.
• Provide safety training and enforce OSHA guidelines.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
• Maintain accurate application records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Golf course management

Texas pesticide license

Irrigation systems

Tools

Calibration of fertilisers/pesticides

Job description

Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, Texas, seeks an experienced turf professional to lead daily maintenance and operations of our Rees Jones-designed championship course. The Superintendent will oversee staff, water management, and agronomic programs to ensure exceptional playing conditions for our members.

The 125-acre site features mature pecan groves and lakes, with a recent 40-acre re-grassing in 2025. The role reports to the Director of Agronomy and emphasizes leadership, safety, and