The University of Alabama is creating a state of the art team practice facility which is now under construction.  This facility will have a team building that opens up to a driving range with 8 putting greens.  The facility will include a full-length 9 hole golf course with multiple tees and ways to play the holes.  The greens will be Tifeagle.  This is a secluded "core" golf course on a site with significant elevation change. It is located close to campus.  Use of the facility will be limited to the Men's and Women's golf teams.  

The Superintendent's responsibilities include:

• Construction oversight
• Grow-in execution
• Providing the best possible playing surfaces for the golf teams on a daily basis
• Management of the entire property envelope including creeks, woods and ornamental landscaping 
• Communicating management status, needs, and  ideas for improvement

This will require:

• Hiring and training committed support staff
• Developing agronomic programs resulting in healthy, weed-free surfaces
• Ensuring proper selection, function and application of mowing, cultural, and other equipment
• Continuous maintenance and auditing of irrigation system 
• Compliance with regulatory issues and safety training standards
• Budgeting and planning
• Proactive communication with golf course builder, golf course architect, coaching staff, athletic department staff and the Troon management team
• A passion for managing golf surfaces

Preferences:

• Construction oversight experience
• Golf course grow in experience
• "Mountain" golf course management experience including an understanding of groundwater flow and springs.
• B.S. in Turf, Soils, Crops, or Horticulture 
• Demonstrated understanding and management of factors contributing to green speeds.  Ability to manipulate factors and tailor green speeds, firmness and smoothness to the coaches' requirements.
• Experience and complete understanding of 2 wire irrigation systems 
• Golf course construction experience

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Jim DeReuil at jdereuil@troon.com