Superintendent

Peddie Golf Club – Golf Course Superintendent

The grounds for the Peddie Golf Course were originally the 44-acre farm of Walter C. Black. In 1876, Joseph Black started Village Nurseries, a business continually run by the Black family even through the year 2000. Black’s daughter, Nettie, married local insurance agent C. Stanley Stults, also an avid golfer. Stults, with his father-in-law, and many local businessmen laid out the original 9- hole course in 1923 on Black’s nursery around the Christmas tree farm, orchards, and nursery stock. When the depression hit in 1929, the local businessmen could no longer afford its upkeep and taxes. The course was “sold” to Peddie for $1.00 in exchange for life rights for Walter and his wife Sarah to remain in their house and their children to use the course. The original 9 holes remained substantially the same until 1952 when it was expanded to 18 holes utilizing the remaining acreage of the nursery and the adjacent land of William Thompson. Golf course superintendent and Professional Burtis Parker laid out the remaining 9 holes. He did so saving many of the unique species of trees that were on the nursery, many of which remain today including maples, spruce, pine, oaks, elms, chestnuts, apples, magnolias, tulip and the original Christmas tree farm, the first in NJ. 8 of the original greens are still intact on the 18-hole design.

Course Information

• Golden age character
• 15,000 Rounds Annually
• Greens (Poa/ bent – 2.5 Acres), Tees (Rye) – 2 Acres), Fairways and Apps (Rye/ Poa – 21 Acres)
• Good soil structure
• 35,000 sq. ft. of bunkers

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ Years of Golf Course Management Experience Required with Progressing Responsibility
• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Agronomy
• GCSAA Membership in Good Standing
• Knowledge of Local and Federal Regulatory Compliance Associated with Golf Course Management
• Knowledge of Maintaining Budgets and Effectively Managing Crew
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Highly Organized, Motivated and Efficient with a Strong Attention to Detail
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills are Critical
• Priority Focus on Daily Setup, Moisture Management and Playability
• Must Obtain a New Jersey Commercial Pesticide License Within 60 Days of Hire.
• Previous supervisory experience is required but qualified assistant superintendents will be strongly considered

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary and bonus potential over $100k
• Full Benefits Package
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• GCSAA National and Local Dues Paid

For Consideration, Please Email Resume to Regional Director of Agronomy Kyle DeNuys – kdenuys@troon.com