CERTIFIED GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

PORTFOLIO - EXPERIENCE

BLESSINGS GOLF CLUB  : :  FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

Director of Agronomy  : :  2015 - Present

 

Private golf-centric facility originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr (2004) and recently
remodeled by Kyle Phillips (2017). It is built to challenge the expert golfer, and holds the #2 state
ranking in Golf Digest Blessings is the home practice facility for the University of Arkansas golf
teams. Blessings aims to host prestigious national amateur events. In its brief history it has
hosted a NCAA Regional, the SEC Championship, the Stacy Lewis Invitational, and it will host
the 2019 NCAA Championship.

: : On a daily basis, provide exceptional course conditioning and playability that rivals the top clubs in the state
     and exceeds Members’ expectations; develop and manage budget to Member expectations

 

: : Interact and communicate with Members through on course conversations, weekly bulletins,

    golf committee meetings, representation at golf functions, and golfing opportunities

 

: : Staff and train personnel, including Spanish speaking workforce, and Assistant Superintendents

 

: : Schedule and implement the latest in cultural and agronomic practices

 

: : Integral in the planning, constructing, and cost-estimating of many projects

 

: : Preserve a meticulously clean maintenance facility to reflect image of club

 

: :Implement and adhere to competitive purchasing practices

 

THE COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA  : :  RICHMOND, VIRGINA

Golf Course Superintendent  : :  2005 - 2015

 

Private 54-hole facility established in 1908.  Originally designed by William Flynn, the James
River Course ranks 12th in Virginia by Golf Digest and has played host to the 1955 and 1975
US Amateur Championships. It continues to host events such as the Men’s and Women’s State
Amateur, Southern Junior, Virginia-Carolinas Matches, and Southern Amateur Qualifiers.

 

: : Hired as James River Course Superintendent from 2005 - 2008

 

: : Promoted to Senior Golf Course Superintendent in 2008 and currently remain in this position

: : On a daily basis, provided exceptional course conditioning and playability that rivals the top clubs

    in the state and exceeds Member’s expectations

 

: : Developd and managed $1.4M budget to Member expectations

 

: : Utilized and maintained a diverse collection of grass species including A-4 Bentgrass greens, Tifsport
    Bermudagrass tees and fairways, Vamont Bermudagrass rough, Zoysiagrass bunker faces, and added

    knowledge of maintaining a variety of other playing surfaces throughout career

 

: : Interacted and communicated with Members through on course conversations, weekly bulletins,

    golf committee meetings, representation at golf functions, and golfing opportunities

 

: : Supported and maintained club image through positive role as a club ambassador

KINGSMILL RESORT  : :  WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

Golf Course Superintendent  : :  1999 - 2005

 

54-hole resort set in a gated community formerly owned by Anheuser-Busch and located
on the James River. Serves resort guests, private membership and is the former host of
LPGA Tour Michelob Ultra Open and the PGA Tour Michelob Championship. The courses
were designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, and Tom Clark.

 

: : Hired as Woods Course Assistant Superintendent in 1999

 

: : Promoted to Plantation Course Superintendent in 2000

 

: : Promoted to Woods Course Superintendent in 2004

WYNSTONE GOLF CLUB  : : NORTH BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS

Assistant Superintendent  : :  1997 - 1999

 

18-hole private Jack Nicklaus Signature design in Chicago area that is set in a
gated residential community.  Ranked among the Top 100 Courses in America
by Golf Digest in 1993 and currently ranked 23rd in Illinois.

 

: : Hired as Spray Technician/Assistant Trainee in 1997

 

: : Promoted to Second Assistant Superintendent in 1998