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

Golf Course Horticulturalist/Landscaper

Hiring Organization: Gowanie Golf Club
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Harrison Township, MI
Application Due Date: May 15, 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	• Extensive knowledge of plant selection, soils and proper locations. • Ability to plant both perennials and annual flowers. • Foresight to create and maintain flower beds. • Ability to communicate, plan and design flower beds. • Capable to work with others and/or on their own without needed guidance.
Required Experience	• Must have valid driver’s license • Maintain a good work ethic and be reliable. • Capable of lifting for then 50lbs and perform work on their own.
Salary	$25/hr
Duration	7-8 Months
Additional Info	• Capable of working with a variable schedule. • Open to new, fresh ideas to complement clubhouse area and golf course.

Contact Chad Palicke for more details.