Assistant Golf Superintendent

The Course at Sewanee is a highly acclaimed, historic public golf facility owned by the University of the South. Located atop the scenic Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee, the property seamlessly blends rugged mountain terrain with elite golf architecture.

• The Layout: It is a historic 9-hole layout originally built in 1915. In 2013, renowned golf architect Gil Hanse (designer of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course) completely reimagined the green complexes, bunkers, and alternate tees while leaving the original mule-and-football-team-plowed routing intact. A comprehensive bunker renovation project further enhanced the course.
• The 18-Hole Dynamic: While it consists of 9 physical holes, it features distinct alternate tees and changing yardages/pars for the back nine. This design allows golfers to play two varied loops of nine for a complete 18-hole experience (e.g., Hole #1 plays as a par-4, but returns as Hole #10 playing as a par-5).
• Terrain & Scenery: Sitting at an elevation of roughly 2,500 feet, the course features prominent undulations, dramatic sidehill lies, deep bunkers, and stunning infinity greens that look out over drop-offs and mountain vistas. [6, 7]

• Hole #5 (“The Edge”):
  The course’s signature hole, featuring a dramatic reshaped tee and striking views of the plateau’s delicate ecosystem.
• Infinity Greens:
  Multiple holes (such as the par-3 3rd) play directly toward cliff edges, providing jaw-dropping panoramic views of the valley below.
• On-Site Accommodations:
  The course is complemented by The Sewanee Inn, a 43-room upscale boutique hotel located directly on the grounds, alongside a dedicated golf lodge for events.
• Dining:
  Visitors can dine at Green’s View Grill, a fast-casual restaurant located adjacent to the course that overlooks the Appalachian landscape

The property is widely considered one of the premium public and collegiate courses in the United States:

• Ranked #2 Public-Access Golf Course in Tennessee (Golfweek).
• Ranked #9 best nine-hole course in the U.S. and #18 in the world ().
• Ranked #10 Greatest College Golf Course in America (Golf Digest).

Responsible for all activities related to the care and maintenance of the golf course, grounds, and equipment. Assists the Superintendent with planning and implementing budget and operating plans. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Responsibilities also include applying relevant landscaping, horticultural principles to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved and/or exceeded.

• Assist in the development of the annual maintenance budget and operating plan. Implement the plan according to Company operating policies and procedures to ensure cost containment.
• Plan and implement staffing schedules to ensure quality standards are achieved at minimum employee cost.
• Supervise and perform various maintenance duties to maintain the golf course in proper playing condition according to Company standards.
• Supervise then development and maintenance of drainage, irrigation, pumping and water reservoir systems.
• Supervise all planting, fertilizing and care of turf, plants, shrubs, and trees on the golf course and grounds. Assist with the development and implementation of a fertilizer, aeration and Integrated Pest Management program for proper turf grass and plant care.
• Supervise course construction projects.
• Supervise equipment maintenance and repair operations. Establish and implement a cleaning and preventative maintenance program for appropriate equipment, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Ensure maintenance of all appropriate quality and cleanliness standards including, but not limited to, employee hygiene…