Course conditions | Summer 2012
What is the most difficult part of your job? Dealing with what mother nature is going to hand you. What is the easiest part of your job? Getting up and coming to work to see what plans are going to work or not work that day. What vehicle would you drive if you had a money tree growing in your yard? Black F350 PowerStroke Diesel Crew Cab Who influenced you the most about turfgrass management? There are three individuals. Sam MacKenzie, Golf Course Superintendent, Olympia Fields Country Club. Kyle Peigh, Golf Course Superintendent, Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club. Dan Cunningham, Vice President of Development, KemperSports Management. They all taught me the art and science golf course management. I am very proud and fortunate to have spent time learning under these individuals. What is your opinion of the role of an assistant superintendent? I am very fortunate to have two great assistant superintendents, Rusty Willard and Scott Wilkinson. Their role is very important. They are my go to guys. They bring it all together and make sure our operation is running smoothly on a daily basis. What one piece of advice would you give to a new superintendent? Work hard and ask a lot of questions. There is never a stupid question. What is your opinion of the role of the golf course mechanic/technician? I am very fortunate to have a great equipment technician in Doug Veine. His role, like the role of an assistant superintendent, is very important. He, along with my two assistants, are my go to guys. He is entrusted with managing and maintaining the tools you need to get your job done and does a great job at it. What is your biggest pet peeve concerning golf course etiquette? Not repairing ball marks and or divots. What is your favorite sports related movie? Hoosiers How many crew members do you have on your golf course maintenance staff? Thirty-one What type of irrigation system do you have and approximately how many irrigation heads? Toro Irrigation with approximately 1610 heads Who is the greatest influence in your personal life? My father, he taught me to always be respectful, work hard, and to always support your family. He never says a lot, but always leads by example.
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