College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Golf Course Assistant Superintendent - Gowanie Golf Club

Hiring Organization: Gowanie Golf Club
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Harrison Township, MI
Application Due Date: May 16, 2023

Gowanie Golf Club

Harrison Township, MI

Gowanie Golf Club - Golf… The Way It Was Originally Intended
An Authentic Scottish Links - Established 1910

Gowanie Golf Club is a Private 18-Hole club located in Harrison Township, Michigan offering recreational and social enjoyment for members by maintaining the highest quality standards possible. Beginning as a 9-hole course in 1910 named Riverview Golf Club by founder Thomas Shoemaker. Riverview Golf Club (now Gowanie Golf Club) was a charter member of the Detroit District Golf Association - now known as the Golf Association of Michigan.

The 1920's brought Dave Millar, born in Arbroath on Scotland's North Sea Coast, less than 10 miles from the famed Carnoustie Championship Links. He became the golf professional and renamed it Gowanie (pronounced GOW-nee) which roughly translated means "field of daisies." Millar worked on many courses throughout Michigan and designed Milham Park municipal course in Kalamazoo, known as one of the most highly regarded public courses in the state.

In the late 1930's the course was purchased by the late Ross Axford who owned a golf course construction company that built many courses around the country for Robert Trent Jones.

Today, as in past years, Gowanie continues the tradition of hosting golf events such as US Open Qualifiers that brought in professional tour stars like Mike Souchak and Ted Kroll. Today Gowanie continually hosts Golf Association of Michigan State Amateur Qualifiers and Net Team events.

Gowanie is a golfer's club, no pool or tennis courts, just people who love golf. The course is tight and demands accuracy; complemented with a comfortable clubhouse with wonderful staff, great food, and a friendly family-oriented membership with easy access from all points of the Metropolitan area.

Gowanie Golf Club continues its rich history being one of the oldest private clubs in the district. Its 18 holes total 6414 yards from the tips with a course rating of 71.4 that will present a challenge to golfers of every skill level. Four sets of tees are available to accommodate beginner to scratch golfers.

With a new clubhouse built in 2004 and new locker room currently under construction, Gowanie continues to embrace the great tradition of golf; become part of its community, building relationships and continuing its longstanding history.

Details

Required Qualifications	• Capable of managing/training the crew while also completing routine golf course maintenance tasks • Ability to properly apply fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. • Facilitate in managing course irrigation/moisture levels. • Able to identify course diseases and LDS’s and take appropriate action. • Evaluate irrigation issues, communicate action plan and perform necessary repairs. • Inspects course regularly to evaluate and recommend improvements. • Oversee course construction and improvements. • Conducts appropriate tasks assigned by the superintendent. • Must have valid driver’s license. • Ability to help supervise and train a crew of 10-14 employees. • Capable to work well with employees, members and club owners. • Maintain a safe, positive and welcoming work environment. • Have a strong work ethic with an open ability of communication.
Required Experience	• Certificate (2 year or 4 year degree) from accredited turf program preferred. • Applicant must be able to maintain a Michigan Pesticide License within 60 days of hire. • Knowledge in golf course maintenance practices and procedures.
Salary	$40-50K
Duration	Year Round
Additional Info	• 80% Health Insurance provided • Yearly bonus based on job performance • 4-day weeks during the winter • Summer hours average 40-45 hrs.

 Contact Chad Palicke for more details.