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Gardiner , CGCS Scot Gardiner, CGCS, is in his 17th year at Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford. He and his wife Tina have been married for 30 years. They have a son Zach that’s 25 and a grandchild Jackson that is 7. Scot started his career in golf after Truman Hammett (Spring Lake CC in Clarkston, now Fountains GC) offered him a job coming out of high school.
1. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB ON THAT COURSE? I pretty much cut fairways every day with a gang mower and did a lot of night watering. When did you know that this was a job you wanted to do as a career? I was introduced to Jay Delcamp (Oakland University) and he was the one that planted the seed to go to Michigan State and make a career as a superintendent. 2. WHERE DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR EDUCATION? Two year program w/ Dr. Ken Payne at Michigan State University. 3. HOW HAVE YOU GIVEN BACK TO YOUR PROFESSION? I started out volunteering for committees and ended up serving on the Greater Detroit Superintendents Association’s Board. 4. WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF YOUR JOB? Staffing a crew that buys into your vision and managing them. But it is very rewarding when it comes together! What is the easiest part of your job? Having a job that you truly enjoy! 5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Caddyshack. What is your favorite non-golf sport? College basketball 6. DO YOU PLAY GOLF? WHAT IS YOUR HANDICAP? Yes, My handicap is a 12. What is your favorite golf course that you have played? Kingsley Club in Kingsley, Michigan What is the toughest golf course you have played? The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. What golf Course you would love