WARWICK HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Job Title: Director of Agronomy / Golf Course Superintendent
Department: Greens
Position Available: Winter 2026/2027
Employment Status: Full-Time
ABOUT WARWICK HILLS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Founded in 1957, Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club is a premier private club recognized for its rich history, championship golf, exceptional service culture, and strong sense of community. The Club proudly hosts The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, a PGA TOUR Champions event, and is committed to delivering outstanding recreational, social, and dining experiences for its members and their families.
Warwick Hills honors its traditions while continually evolving to enhance the member experience and preserve its reputation as one of Michigan's most respected private clubs.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Agronomy / Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and conditioning of the golf course and Club grounds. This includes the championship golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, driving range, bocce courts, landscaping, open spaces, irrigation systems, and maintenance equipment.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Director of Agronomy will lead all aspects of agronomic operations, including turfgrass management, course conditioning, irrigation and water management, equipment management, staffing, budgeting, capital planning, environmental stewardship, and long-range agronomic strategy.
The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader who collaborates closely with the General Manager, Club leadership, the Board of Directors, Greens Committee, Golf Committee, Finance Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, Head Golf Professional, members, staff, and other key stakeholders to deliver exceptional playing conditions and a best-in-class member experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Agronomy & Golf Course Conditioning
- Develop and implement comprehensive agronomic programs that consistently deliver exceptional playing conditions while ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of the golf course.
- Direct all aspects of maintenance and presentation for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, practice facilities, clubhouse grounds, landscaping, and other Club properties.
- Oversee and manage fertility, plant health, pest management, cultural practices, drainage, irrigation, moisture management, and turfgrass performance programs.
- Monitor course conditions daily and adjust maintenance practices based on weather patterns, turf performance, play volume, special events, and tournament requirements.
- Maintain exceptional standards of course conditioning, consistency, aesthetics, and playability throughout the property.
- Evaluate and implement innovative agronomic practices, technologies, and equipment that improve course conditions, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, pesticide, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining Club grounds and equipment in accordance with established turf management standards.
- Determine when conditions warrant course closure to protect turf health and infrastructure
Course Stewardship & Long-Range Planning
- Serve as the steward of Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club's championship golf course and grounds, preserving and enhancing the quality, playability, and character of the property.
- Develop and execute short- and long-range plans that support the continued improvement of the golf course, infrastructure, and surrounding grounds.
- Collaborate with the General Manager, appropriate committees, consultants, and vendors on capital projects and future golf course improvements.
- Evaluate opportunities for infrastructure enhancements, irrigation upgrades, drainage improvements, course restoration projects, and other initiatives that support the Club's strategic vision.
- Help position Warwick Hills as one of the premier private clubs and championship golf venues in the region through thoughtful planning and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, hire, train, mentor, schedule, supervise, and develop all golf course maintenance personnel.
- Foster a culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, professionalism, communication, safety, and pride in workmanship.
- Establish clear expectations, operating procedures, and performance standards throughout the department.
- Develop Assistant Superintendents, interns, and emerging turf professionals through mentorship, education, leadership opportunities, and career development.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support daily operations, Club activities, member expectations, and championship-level events.
- Promote employee engagement and retention through consistent leadership, recognition, training, and development.
- Serve as an active and collaborative member of the Club's Senior Leadership Team.
Financial & Operational Management
- Develop and manage the annual golf course operating budget in partnership with the General Manager.
- Prepare and implement long-range capital improvement plans for equipment, infrastructure, irrigation systems, drainage, facilities, and golf course enhancements.
- Maintain a proactive equipment replacement and asset management strategy.
- Manage departmental resources effectively while maintaining the standards and expectations of the membership.
- Oversee purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, contractor services, and consultant partnerships.
- Direct golf course construction, renovation, and improvement projects from planning and budgeting through execution and completion.
- Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and resource utilization while maintaining exceptional course conditions.
Environmental Compliance & Safety
- Implement and administer comprehensive safety programs for employees, members, and guests.
- Manage the Club's Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensure chemicals, fertilizers, fuels, and other controlled products are stored, applied, and disposed of according to all local, state, and federal requirements.
- Maintain all required records, certifications, and reporting documentation.
- Promote environmental stewardship and sustainable management practices.
- Provide ongoing safety training for equipment operation and chemical handling.
- Ensure current SDS/MSDS information is maintained and accessible.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive golf course maintenance experience, including experience as a Golf Course Superintendent, Head Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent at a highly regarded private club or comparable facility.
- Demonstrated experience preparing golf courses for PGA, USGA, state, regional, or other high-level championship events.
- Strong knowledge of turfgrass management, plant health, fertility programs, irrigation systems, water management, drainage, cultivation practices, and pest management.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience preparing and managing departmental operating budgets and capital improvement plans.
- Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to employee development, environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
- Membership in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and applicable state or regional organizations.
- Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation preferred.
- Experience at a private club hosting professional or nationally recognized tournaments.
Licenses & Certifications
- Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
- Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club offers a competitive compensation package that will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the position.
The package includes comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, continuing education support, and payment of appropriate professional association memberships and licensing fees.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates should submit:
- Cover Letter - describing their leadership style, approach to agronomy, and why the opportunity at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club represents the next step in their professional career.
- Resume
Submit application materials to:
Patrick Pardington, CCM General Manager
Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club
generalmanager@warwickhills.org
Submissions will be reviewed as received. All application materials should be submitted by November 13, 2026.