The WildeWood Club is a highly successful private club located in Columbia, SC. The club offers a beautiful 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts (outdoor and indoor) and clubhouse that was purchased by local investors in 2019. The golf course has Tiff Eagle Bermudagrass Greens. The club is surrounded by the WildeWood community consisting of over 1,300 homes. The owners have partnered with the surrounding HOA residents to invest over $2.5 Million in capital improvements to the facility. To date, over $3.1 million has been invested in the property which includes a completely new irrigation system.

Professionally managed by Pinnacle Golf Properties since 2019, WildeWood is part of a respected portfolio of premier golf operations. Working at WildeWood means joining a culture grounded in excellence, service, innovation, and backed by the strength of a Charlotte-based company that manages or advises more than 30 properties. Team members benefit from a deeply connected leadership group, a reputation for operational excellence, and a company culture that emphasizes mentorship, mobility, and meaningful career growth in the golf industry.

Company Growth Opportunities:

The Director of Golf Course Maintenance role at WildeWood offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the most respected golf properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan. You’ll join a well-established leadership team and gain access to a network of support and advancement through Pinnacle Golf Properties growing portfolio. With an active pipeline of affiliated facilities and industry relationships, career development within the company is a genuine and achievable goal.

Specifically related to the Position:

• Lead a team to provide a culture of quality, success, vision, and genuine hospitality
• Supervise the staff and delegate specific tasks and responsibilities
• Direct all maintenance activities for all components
• Instruct and train equipment operators on the operation and care of mowing and other equipment
• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of pumps and irrigation/drainage systems
• Provide vision for long-term capital improvements
• Operate multiple types of equipment as needed
• Direct all personnel management and evaluation
• Monitor and ensure ongoing safety compliance
• Maintain proper record keeping
• Hold a Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Monitor inventory of fertilizer/pesticides, irrigation parts, safety apparel, and other related supplies
• Solve problems and navigate complex variable situations
• Be detail-oriented, task-driven, and have a sharp eye for improving course quality
• Communicate effectively with clubhouse and operations teams
• Maintain a high degree of visibility and guest engagement
• Possess mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrate strong irrigation background
• Have experience with ultradwarf Bermudagrass surfaces

Position Details:

Education, Knowledge, Training:

• 3+ years of golf course maintenance experience
• 2- or 4-year degree in Agronomy, Turf Management, or related field

Position Benefits:

• Full-Time, Salaried Position ($75,000 – $80,000 DOE)
• 3 Bedroom House (utilities and insurance included)
• Company Health Insurance Package
• Company 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 Days Annually)
• Local and National Association Dues Paid
• Company Truck
• Golf Privileges
• 50% Discount on Facility Meals
• Cell Phone and Uniform Allowance

Applications to:

Chuck Smith, CGCS
Director of Agronomy
Pinnacle Golf Properties
📧chuck@skybrookgolf.com