Knowledge & Skills Required: 1 Knowledge of management and maintenance of greens, fairways and roughs. 2 Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work. 3 Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel. 4 Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public. 5 Knowledge of safe use, mixing and application of chemicals and commercial products. 6 Knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play. 7 Ability to anticipate personnel, equipment, and material requirements related to golf course maintenance and repair assignments. 8 Ability and knowledge to lay out irrigation patterns, drainage patterns, construct tees and/or greens.
Knowledge of use and operating standards of equipment and tools used in golf course construction and maintenance work. Skill in recruiting, supervising, training, monitoring, evaluating and motivating personnel. Interpersonal skill to resolve conflict and work with supervisors, officials, employees, members and the general public.
As you can see, being a Superintendent is not for the faint of heart. But the personal and professional accomplishments, as well as the financial rewards (often in the six figures), are not to be underestimated.