THE COUNTRY CLUB OF SPARTANBURG – SPARTANBURG, SC
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY, 2018 TO CURRENT

– Manage all facets of golf course operations including financial management, capital projects,
and creation and implementation of effective fertilizer and integrated pest management programs

– Perform annual forecast expenditures, create and facilitate operating budget of $1.42M

– Direct and execute tournament preparation for annual NCAA collegiate and South Carolina Golf Association events

– Communicate daily with C.O.O. and Golf Professional staff to provide essential information and updates

– Work collaboratively with Green Committee to create capital improvement and strategic plans for future
golf course projects

– Establish and annually revise golf course standards to deliver daily championship caliber conditions and increase member satisfaction

– Create departmental standards of operations to improve efficiency, quality of work, and increase productivity
for 14-18 employees

– Implement comprehensive tree and native area plan with course architect Kris Spence

– Oversee construction projects including; new tee box construction, bunker removal/addition, and new construction of holes 14-16 with grow-in of Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass and 007XL Bentgrass greens

– Manage 19 Bentgrass greens and 3 warm-season Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass practice greens

HOLLY TREE COUNTRY CLUB – SIMPSONVILLE, SC
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, 2014 TO 2018

– Maintained and improved transition-zone golf course while operating within parameters of $850K annual budget

– Employed sound agronomic program and irrigation strategy to achieve consistent tournament ready conditions

– Created, executed, and annually reviewed golf course standards record to continuously fulfill member expectations

– Implemented comprehensive tree management and native area establishment program with course
architect John LaFoy

– Oversaw and directed construction and installation of tee box complexes, greens irrigation, and growing
and maintenance of Champion Bermudagrass practice greens

– Conducted numerous in-house drainage and bunker projects while staying within budget parameters

THORNBLADE CLUB – GREER, SC
ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT, 2010 TO 2014

– Assisted with daily management of 20+ employees; worked closely in facilitation of annual
operating budget of $1.6M

– Involved with successful golf course and greens renovation to A1/A4 Creeping Bentgrass

– Executed tree removal and enhancement plan and multiple in-house projects in conjunction
with Fazio course architects

– Assisted with preparation and execution of the BMW Charity Pro-Am Korn Ferry Tour event

THORNBLADE CLUB – GREER, SC
TURFGRASS INTERN/ASSISTANT-IN-TRAINING, 2009 TO 2010