Golf Course Superintendent - Oyster Reef Golf Club (HHI)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Position Available Due to Retirement of Long-Tenured Superintendent
After years of dedicated leadership, our respected Superintendent is retiring, creating a rare opportunity to lead one of Hilton Head Island’s most scenic and established golf properties. Oyster Reef Golf Club is seeking a forward-thinking, hands‑on
Golf
Course Superintendent
to build on a strong agronomic foundation and continue elevating course conditions and team culture.
About Oyster Reef Golf Club Nestled within the gated community of Hilton Head Plantation, Oyster Reef is a semi‑private 18‑hole championship course known for its rolling topography, mature oaks, tidal marsh views, and elevated finishing holes overlooking Port Royal Sound. The course is a favorite among members and visiting golfers alike for its strategic design and natural beauty.
This is a high‑visibility role with strong member engagement and an ownership group committed to maintaining exceptional playing conditions while supporting capital improvement initiatives.
Position Summary The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and agronomic performance of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This includes leadership of the maintenance team, budget oversight, long‑range planning, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with Club leadership to deliver exceptional course conditions year‑round.
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and a passion for team development.
Key Responsibilities Agronomy & Course Conditioning
Develop and execute comprehensive turfgrass management programs
Maintain exceptional playing conditions for greens, tees, fairways, and roughs
Implement IPM and environmental best practices
Oversee irrigation system performance and water management strategy
Lead short‑ and long‑term agronomic planning
Leadership & Culture
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high‑performing maintenance team
Foster a positive, accountable, and safety‑focused culture
Communicate effectively with ownership, leadership, members, and guests
Participate in planning meetings and provide regular course updates
Financial & Operational Management
Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets
Monitor expenses, payroll, and purchasing
Manage equipment fleet maintenance and replacement planning
Oversee vendor relationships and contract services
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
Associate’s degree from an intensive two‑year turf grass management program.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role (Superintendent or Senior Assistant ready to advance)
Proven success managing warm‑season turf in coastal climates
Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and water management
Experience preparing and managing operating and capital budgets
South Carolina pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain)
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Golf
Course Superintendent
to build on a strong agronomic foundation and continue elevating course conditions and team culture.
About Oyster Reef Golf Club Nestled within the gated community of Hilton Head Plantation, Oyster Reef is a semi‑private 18‑hole championship course known for its rolling topography, mature oaks, tidal marsh views, and elevated finishing holes overlooking Port Royal Sound. The course is a favorite among members and visiting golfers alike for its strategic design and natural beauty.
This is a high‑visibility role with strong member engagement and an ownership group committed to maintaining exceptional playing conditions while supporting capital improvement initiatives.
Position Summary The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and agronomic performance of the golf course and surrounding grounds. This includes leadership of the maintenance team, budget oversight, long‑range planning, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with Club leadership to deliver exceptional course conditions year‑round.
The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and a passion for team development.
Key Responsibilities Agronomy & Course Conditioning
Develop and execute comprehensive turfgrass management programs
Maintain exceptional playing conditions for greens, tees, fairways, and roughs
Implement IPM and environmental best practices
Oversee irrigation system performance and water management strategy
Lead short‑ and long‑term agronomic planning
Leadership & Culture
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high‑performing maintenance team
Foster a positive, accountable, and safety‑focused culture
Communicate effectively with ownership, leadership, members, and guests
Participate in planning meetings and provide regular course updates
Financial & Operational Management
Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets
Monitor expenses, payroll, and purchasing
Manage equipment fleet maintenance and replacement planning
Oversee vendor relationships and contract services
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Plant Science.
Associate’s degree from an intensive two‑year turf grass management program.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role (Superintendent or Senior Assistant ready to advance)
Proven success managing warm‑season turf in coastal climates
Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and water management
Experience preparing and managing operating and capital budgets
South Carolina pesticide applicator license (or ability to obtain)
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