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The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of golf course maintenance and construction, ensuring turf grass conditions meet established standards and elevating the overall course ...

Golf Course Superintendent

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$40K - $125K/yr

Golf Course Superintendent Location: Las Vegas Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada SCOPE Manages the golf course maintenance department day-to-day activities through maintaining quality standards ...

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead our turf management and maintenance team. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering exceptional playing ...

Golf Course Superintendent Location: Las Vegas Golf Club, Las Vegas, Nevada SCOPE Manages the golf course maintenance department day-to-day activities through maintaining quality standards ...

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The Golf Course Superintendent oversees the maintenance and overall condition of a 9-hole golf course, ensuring optimal turf quality and playability for daily recreational use. Leading a small team ...

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How much do golf course superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for golf course superintendent in the United States is $67,615.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Golf Course Superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Golf Course Superintendent, you need expertise in turfgrass management, agronomy, and landscape maintenance, typically supported by a degree in turf management or related field and relevant certifications. Familiarity with irrigation systems, pest management software, and equipment maintenance tools is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage crews and interact with club members effectively. These skills ensure the course remains in top condition, enhances player experience, and meets environmental and safety standards.

What Does a Golf Course Superintendent Do

A golf course superintendent shoulders the responsibilities of maintaining a golf course. In this career, your duties include ensuring the players’ or members’ needs are being met, managing the labor and the course, and seeing to the financial wellbeing of the course and country club if there is one attached to the course. You also closely monitor the weather and climatic conditions for both the safety of the players and the course. A golf course superintendent typically reports to the course’s board of directors.

What is the difference between Golf Course Superintendent vs Groundskeeper?

AspectGolf Course SuperintendentGroundskeeper
CredentialsTypically requires a turf management degree or certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire golf course, including turf, landscaping, and facilitiesMaintains specific outdoor areas like lawns, gardens, or sports fields
Employer & IndustryGolf courses, country clubs, resortsPublic parks, sports complexes, private estates
Common Search & ComparisonGolf Course Superintendent vs Groundskeeper

The Golf Course Superintendent manages the overall health and maintenance of a golf course, requiring specialized turf management skills and certifications. Groundskeepers focus on maintaining specific outdoor areas and typically have less formal education. While both roles involve outdoor landscape work, the superintendent has broader responsibilities and oversight of the entire course.

What are some common challenges faced by Golf Course Superintendents and how can they be managed?

Golf Course Superintendents frequently encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, pest and disease management, and balancing member expectations with environmental sustainability. Navigating these demands requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to turf management. Building a knowledgeable team, staying updated on industry best practices, and fostering open communication with golf professionals and grounds staff are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and maintaining course quality.

What are Golf Course Superintendents?

Golf Course Superintendents are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily maintenance and management of golf courses. They ensure that the turf, landscaping, irrigation, and facilities are kept in top condition for play. Superintendents manage crews, budgets, and equipment, and often work closely with club management and golf professionals to provide the best possible playing conditions. Their expertise in agronomy, pest management, and environmental stewardship is essential to the health and appearance of the course.
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Infographic showing various Golf Course Superintendent job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 19% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,615 per year, or $32.5 per hour.
Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent

Troon Golf

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday


Troon rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 119 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 26 rated golf clubs


Job description

La Cantera Resort and Spa is excited to announce the opening of our Golf Course Superintendent position. This position will work closely with the Director of Agronomy and Assistant Superintendent as well as 16 staff members to keep the course tournament ready at all times.
General Purpose:
The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all aspects of golf course maintenance and construction, ensuring turf grass conditions meet established standards and elevating the overall course experience.
Responsibilities:
  • Assists with developing annual budgets and capital plans. Manages expenses within the department in accordance with the property directive.
  • Maintains ongoing awareness of all agronomic activity on the course and provides constant feedback and direction to key staff members.
  • Maintains clear understanding of and implements all Troon Golf Agronomy standards in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulatory standards/laws.
  • Supports the planning, organizing, and direction of the maintenance and construction.
  • Ensures proper mixing, calibration, and application of all chemical/fertilizers used on the course.
  • Provides timely and accurate reporting of all financial and non-financial information as directed, requested or required by the Director of Agronomy, Troon Golf representatives, the DOG or GM.
  • Implements sound purchasing procedures utilizing preferred vendors, when possible.
  • Ensures that they and all associates obtain proper training and/or licenses needed to perform job tasks safely and within city, state, and federal regulations. Addresses directly all real or perceived environmental concerns.
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Ensures both upward and downward communication within the department and inter-departmentally.
  • Provides leadership and a positive working environment that fosters teamwork, communication, ethical behavior, cleanliness and a "can do" attitude.
  • Directly supervises department members that may include, but is not limited to: Assistant Superintendent, 2nd Assistant Superintendent, Head Mechanic, Environmental Technician, Equipment Operator, Greenskeeper, and Irrigation Technician.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education/Experience:
  • Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Degree preference in agronomy/ horticulture/ plant/soil science).
  • Experience in the Florida Panhandle Region and as a Superintendent (preferred).

Physical Demands:
  • Regularly stands, walks and sits.
  • Regularly uses hands, reaches with arms and hands, talks or hears.
  • Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes or smells.
  • Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:
  • Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles.
  • Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
  • Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Pesticide Application License.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
  • Ability to read and speak English is required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates are required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
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Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world's largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit

Industry

Fitness and sports centers, hospitality services and traveler accommodation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US