Assistant Superintendent Troon Golf

Assistant Superintendent – Golf Club at Lansdowne

Location: Loudoun County, VA – 45‑hole private club attached to a 4‑star resort.

About the Club

The club features three courses: the Robert Trent Jones II course (1989), the Greg Norman Championship course (2004), and a 9‑hole Sharkbite course.

The facility spans 485 acres with diverse microclimates and turf varieties.

Why Lansdowne?

• Premier private club with over 700 members.
• Integrated irrigation (Toro Lynx & Rain Bird Nimbus II) and subsurface drainage systems.
• Advanced technology: GPS mapping, drone imagery, and moisture sensors.
• Capital improvement projects: forebay reconstruction, SOX erosion repair, master drainage plan completion, bunker alterations, irrigation system replacement, and SGA renovation.

Courses

• Robert Trent Jones II Course (1989) – classic parkland style, Bent/Poa sand‑based greens, Meyer Zoysia fairways, Penncross tees, elevated greens, strategic bunkering, and views of the Potomac River.
• Greg Norman Championship Course (2004) – modern links style, A1‑A4 Bentgrass sand‑based greens, Penn Trio fairways and tees, dramatic elevation changes, deep‑faced bunkers, risk‑reward shot making.
• Sharkbite (9‑hole) – family‑friendly yet challenging layout to sharpen short‑game skills and introduce new players to golf.

Agronomic Complexity & Challenges

• Varied turfgrass management across Bentgrass, Poa, Zoysia, and Bermuda in multiple microclimates.
• Mid‑Atlantic Transition Zone – managing cool‑season turf in a challenging agronomic region.
• Advanced irrigation & drainage: operating two systems over 485 acres with moisture‑management strategies.
• IPM approach to pest/disease control for Dollar Spot, Summer Patch, and Bentgrass Decline.

State‑of‑the‑Art Equipment & Facilities

• New lease equipment packages every two years.
• Flowtronex MCI Pump Station for irrigation efficiency.
• Cart‑path repair projects and laser grading of tees for playability and consistency.
• SOX pond erosion control projects.
• Fleet of modern equipment – GPS‑guided sprayers and advanced moisture meters.
• On‑site agronomy facilities: maintenance building, chemical storage/mixing area, repair shop, and staff training room.
• Technology tools: GPS mapping, drone imagery, moisture sensors.

Work‑Life Balance

• Rotating weekend schedule to support personal and professional development.
• Time off for industry events and educational opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A great communicator – able to lead and motivate a team.
• Career‑driven – seeking growth toward a Superintendent role.
• Eager to learn – open to new agronomic practices and innovations.
• Detail‑oriented – committed to high standards of course conditioning.
• Highly motivated – proactive and self‑initiated.

Capital Improvement Projects (Resume‑Building Opportunities)

• Forebay Reconstruction – Winter 2025.
• SOX Erosion Repair – Winter 2025.
• Continuation of Master Drainage Plan – Winter 2025.
• Bunker Alterations for RTJ II Course – Winter 2025.
• RTJ Irrigation System Replacement – August 2026.
• SGA Renovation – Summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Daily course maintenance and playability enhancements across all three courses.
• Team leadership – training, developing, and managing staff.
• Moisture management and turf health strategies.
• Cultural practices and pesticide/fertilizer applications.
• Project management – contributing to future capital improvements.

Benefits

• Structured schedule with rotating weekends.
• Time off for industry events and educational opportunities.
• Growth opportunities through major renovations.

How to Apply

Send your resume to the hiring contact (placeholder).

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