Golf Course Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendent
Tega Cay Golf is a premier 27-hole golf destination located in Tega Cay, SC and ranks among the top public golf courses in the Charlotte-Metro market. The facility offers a beautiful 27-hole golf course, practice facility, short game area plus a regulation size croquet lawn. The golf course features MiniVerde Bermudagrass Greens. Nestled in Tega Cay, South Carolina—on a picturesque peninsula along Lake Wylie just southwest of Charlotte—this semi-private club spans over 200 acres and sits in a gorgeous, hilly landscape to the south of the NC–SC border. The club is surrounded by the Tega Cay community consisting of over 4000 homes.
Additional amenities include a grand 15,000 sq-ft clubhouse featuring a restaurant and pro shop, plus an adjacent 23,000 sq-ft Glennon Community & Conference Center—ideal for events and outings.
Professionally managed by Pinnacle Golf Properties since 2007, Tega Cay is part of a respected portfolio of premier golf operations. Working at Tega Cay means joining a culture grounded in excellence, service, and innovation—backed by the strength of a Charlotte-based company that manages or advises more than 19 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 Tega Cay offers a unique opportunity to make a visible impact at one of the most respected golf properties in the local market. 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
- Extensive experience with ultradwarf Bermudagrass is a plus
Education, Knowledge, Training:
- 5+ years of golf course maintenance experience
- 2 or 4-year degree in Agronomy
- Turf Management or related field
Position Benefits:
- Full-Time, Salaried Position ($95,000 – $110,000 DOE)
- Company Health Insurance Package
- Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 Days Annually)
- Local and National Association Dues Paid
- Golf Privileges
- 50% Discount on Facility Meals
- Cell Phone and Uniform Allowance
Applications to:
Chuck Smith Director of Agronomy, Pinnacle Golf Properties at chuck@skybrookgolf.com
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Application Deadline : Open Until Filled
Salary Amount : $95,000 - $110,000