Assistant Superintendent – Oakland Hills Club

Following one of the most significant golf course restoration projects of this century, Oakland Hills is entering an exciting new chapter built around championship golf, significant infrastructure investment, and long-term development of its team.

The club hosted the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur and is scheduled to host seven additional USGA championships over the next 27 years.

A new state-of-the-art maintenance facility opened in 2025, and a new clubhouse opened in Spring of this year.

For someone looking to develop their career, the timing provides an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow alongside a club undergoing meaningful change.

• 2031 U.S. Women’s Open
• 2034 U.S. Open
• 2042 U.S. Women’s Open
• 2051 U.S. Open

Oakland Hills has a strong history of developing team members and preparing them for Golf Course Superintendent and senior management positions throughout the industry.

Team members are encouraged to take on additional responsibility, build technical skills, and develop the leadership abilities needed to advance their careers.

Oakland Hills has been part of golf history for more than a century. The club’s team plays an important role in maintaining that tradition while preparing the property for its next generation of championship golf.

Team members will work alongside respected industry partners and gain exposure to modern agronomic practices, equipment, irrigation systems, and golf course construction, including:

• Rain Bird
• Toro
• Hanse Design
• Golf Water
• Leibold Irrigation
• Labar Golf Course Construction

Team members will have the opportunity to work in an environment where significant infrastructure and master planning projects are taking place, including the Gil Hanse restoration of the Donald Ross North Course and the continued development of the club’s facilities.

Oakland Hills places a strong emphasis on continued education and professional development, including:

• Scholarships, with up to $20,000 awarded last year
• Certificate programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Industry networking and leadership exposure

Oakland Hills invests in its team and provides opportunities for individuals who want to continue learning and advancing within the industry.

The individuals who succeed at Oakland Hills will bring:

• A genuine interest in the golf industry and respect for championship golf
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High standards and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt to changing weather, events, and agronomic conditions
• A willingness to learn and take on new responsibilitiesA team-first approach
• A desire to build a long-term career in the industry

The initial focus will be on becoming familiar with daily operations across the club’s 36 holes while developing a strong foundation in championship-level agronomy.

Team members will gain experience with:

• Water management
• Fertilizer and chemical applications
• Irrigation troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair
• Championship course setup
• Crew organization and team leadership
• Daily maintenance practices
• Exposure to the various facets of a high-level agronomy program

The goal is to build a broad understanding of golf course maintenance while developing the technical and leadership skills necessary for continued career advancement.

• Certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous golf course experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong interest in golf course maintenance and agronomy
• Desire to learn and advance professionally
• Motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
• Willingness to work in…