Director of Agronomy, Point O’ Woods Country Club

About The Club

The Point O’ Woods Country Club, founded in 1958, is a distinguished private golf club located in Southwest Michigan. The course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., is renowned for its championship layout and features tight, tree-lined fairways, strategic water hazards, and heavily bunkered greens. Point O’ Woods has played a significant role in amateur golf history, hosting prestigious events such as the Western Amateur and the 1980 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship.

The Club at a Glance

• Total Gross Revenue: $5.5M
• Golf Course & Grounds Operating Budget: $1.65M
• Annual Rounds: 16,000
• Golf Course Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
• Year Opened: 1958
• Yardage: 7,043 yards
• Total Acreage: 310 acres
• Maintained Acreage: 150 acres
• Golf Course & Grounds Team: 7 year-round; 16 seasonal
• Annual Outings: 5–7 Monday events
• Facilities & Course Highlights: 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed golf course, 3.2 acres of Bentgrass/Poa greens, 3.6 acres of Bentgrass/Poa tees, 24 acres of Bentgrass/Poa fairways with drainage, 63 bunkers across 2.3 acres, 2.3-acre driving range, Rain Bird irrigation system with well water, Continuous asphalt and gravel cart paths, Two indoor golf simulators for year-round member use
• Planned Improvements: New second green, numerous new tees, and a new Rain Bird two-wire irrigation system

About The Position

The Director of Agronomy reports to the General Manager and is responsible for leading all golf course and grounds operations at Point O’ Woods Country Club. The Director oversees a team of 23 employees, including two Assistant Superintendents, a Mechanic, full-time staff, and seasonal staff, while maintaining outstanding playing conditions for daily member play and tournaments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all golf course, practice facility, landscaping, and grounds maintenance operations.
• Develop and execute annual and long-term agronomic plans that deliver consistently excellent playing conditions.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing golf course and grounds team.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional on course setup and conditions for daily member play, tournaments, and Club events.
• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the General Manager.
• Effectively manage labor, equipment, purchasing, resources, and cost controls.
• Lead grounds-related capital projects and collaborate with architects and contractors on upcoming course improvements.
• Protect and maintain the architectural integrity of the golf course while identifying opportunities for continued improvement.
• Maintain proactive communication with the General Manager, committees, members, and staff regarding course conditions, projects, and maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Education & Credentials: A two- or four-year degree in agronomy or turfgrass science is preferred. GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) status is preferred but not required.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible golf course management experience, ideally at a well-regarded member-owned golf or country club of comparable size and caliber.
• Agronomic Expertise: Experience growing Bentgrass and Poa annua in similar climate conditions, supported by strong knowledge of agronomy, horticulture, arboriculture, turfgrass management, irrigation, and golf course infrastructure.
• Capital Projects: A proven track record managing projects involving greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, irrigation systems, and other golf course infrastructure.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining talented teams while creating a positive culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Financial Acumen: Strong budgeting, forecasting, labor management, inventory control, reporting, and long-range planning capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with the General Manager, members, committees, staff, vendors, and community representatives.
• Personal Attributes: Professional, humble, approachable, proactive, curious, and collaborative, with a visible work ethic, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to exceptional golf course conditions.

Apply for This Position

To apply, interested candidates should complete the online Superintendent Candidate Form and submit a compelling cover letter and resume for consideration to DENEHY Club Thinking Partners at http://denehyctp.com/apply-for-a-position/. If you have any questions or to recommend a candidate, please contact Patrick Finlen at 203.319.8228 or by email patrick@denehyctp.com.