PROFILE

My professional and personal values which include respect, hard work, and honesty, began long before I ever embarked on a career in the golf industry. Growing up on a farm in Virginia, I learned these key traits from my parents and the local community. I feel these values are the foundation of a quality career and lifestyle.

 

In 2002, I graduated from Virginia Tech and was rewarded in the form of an excellent job offer­—an Assistant Superintendent’s position at Bethpage State Park in Long Island, New York. I was officially charged as the Assistant on the Black Course, which had just hosted the 2002 US Open. Under the tutelage of well-known and respected Bethpage Superintendent Craig Currier, I learned many cultural practices that gave me superior knowledge of managing cool season grasses.

 

Although I enjoyed my experience in the Northeast and at Bethpage, an opportunity arose for me to return to Virginia and I took it. This led to work at Traditions at Stonehouse before I accepted a position at Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head Island. I was part of the reconstruction with Pete Dye. This massive project entailed a completely rebuilt irrigation system along with redesigning and shaping the entire course. Throughout my time at Sea Pines Resort, I developed my agronomic and management skills to a level of very high competence.

 

In 2012 I was rewarded with my first opportunity to serve as a Golf Course Superintendent at Bishops Gate Golf Community. Since then, I have served as Director of Agronomy at Walt Disney Golf and Superintendent at John's Island Club. Both of these experiences were challenging and rewarding - numerous bunker renovations at Disney has added even further in my essential knowledge of course construction that can help any future club.

 

My current role is the Director of Grounds at The Founders Golf Club, which I started in 2023. This premier club provides me the opportunity to utilize all of my skills to deliver world-class conditions on a daily basis to a demanding membership. I enjoy the challenge to this day.

 

I am a highly-qualified superintendent due to my many years experience at some of the best facilities in the world. I have studied under and with peers offering many different managerial styles, enabling me to create a style that works best for the club I have the honor of representing. With my continued hard work, honesty, and respect for the industry, I am excited to continue advancing my career.

 

 

 

Education & Affiliations

 

VIRGINIA TECH | BLACKSBURG, VA

B.S., Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences, Option in Turfgrass Management

 

OLD NORTH STATE CLUB | NEW LONDON, NC

Summer 2002

 

PINEHURST NO. 8 | PINEHURST, NC

Summer 2001

 

CASCADES GOLF COURSE | HOT SPRINGS, VA

Summer 2000

 

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

 

CENTRAL FLORIDA GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

 

CAROLINAS GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION