Tag: superintendent

The Golfdom Files: Superintendent or greenkeeper — which?

March 18, 2015 By Golfdom Staff

In the January Golfdom, our resident assistant superintendent columnist Matt Neff wrote an impressive history on the various titles of superintendents. This was such a great topic that we had our crack team of historians (AKA associate editor Grant B. ...

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The agony of the résumé black hole

November 24, 2014 By Matt Neff

So I’m just going to get it out of the way and ask now… did you receive my résumé? Yes? No? Maybe? ¶ During a recent conversation with a sales rep, I mentioned the surprising number of times, especially over ...

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The 19th Hole: Jeff Markow

June 23, 2014 By Seth Jones

CGCS, Superintendent// Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, Calif. What are you drinking, Jeff? I’ll take any cold beer… I haven’t met one I don’t like yet. A Stella, a Longboard… Firestone 805 is a good local beer. You’re from Minnesota, but ...

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Pinehurst’s John Jeffreys on measuring success

June 17, 2014 By Golfdom Staff

John Jeffreys, assistant superintendent on course 2 at Pinehurst Resort, talks about his turf background, how he’ll measure success when looking back at the two U.S. Opens, and how many hours of sleep he’s been getting during these two strenuous ...

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Elk River Club, Banner Elk, N.C.

November 12, 2013 By Seth Jones

It’s winter mode at Elk River Club, located in the mountains of North Carolina. The course is shut down. No golfers until May 1st. Superintendent Josh Smith breathes a sigh of relief. “I’m feeling good. We’re shut down, repairing flood ...

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The 19th Hole: Deron Zendt

September 27, 2013 By Seth Jones

Meet Deron Zendt, superintendent, Banyan Golf Club, West Palm Beach, Fla. Deron, what can I get you from the bar? I’ll have a regular Shock Top or a Blue Moon, thanks. Where are you from originally? Mifflintown, Pa. It’s a ...

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