Golf Superintendent

Wildwood Country Club, in Louisville Kentucky, is a 73-year-old private member owned golf and country club. It has a very active golf membership with full social amenities.

The golf course is a parkland style, with zoysia fairways, 6,500 yard, par 72 layout that requires accuracy and strategic planning over pure strength. It entails unique challenges for the potential Superintendent. The greens developed in its early years are of 3 types: Clay; Sand; and Push-up and require knowledge and planning to ensure the greens health. It also has a mature forest that must be managed with a strategic long-term plan of harvesting and replanting. Therefore, a potential Superintendent must have the knowledge, experience and organization skills to manage the diverse ecosystem.

This role requires a blend of strong understanding and scientific knowledge in turf management and environmental science with strong leadership and communication skills. The superintendent ensures all aspects of the grounds,