QUALIFICATIONS

Results-oriented golf course management professional with 10 years of experience and a proven track record for providing and sustaining championship conditions on a daily basis.

Quality focused, innovative developer/implementer of golf course construction, maintenance, refurbishment, renovation, and restoration programs as well as integrated pest management systems.

Positive leadership ability providing mentorship and guidance to achieve maximum efficiency.

Fiscally accountable with the ability to control costs and provide excellent record keeping and budgeting.

Well versed in the latest technology and communication practices and mediums informing members of golf course happenings in new and innovative ways. (GoPro, DJI Drone, Twitter)

Expert knowledge in new turf technologies for hole locations, chem/fert compliance, equipment, labor, and pest tracking (Task Tracker, EZ Locator, TRIMS, Weevil Track, TDR Moisture Meter)

A personal philosophy of providing members and guests with the unique golfing experience that they expect and deserve.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2018 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP
ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB

Penultimate event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, featuring the Top 70 players in the world.

Lead Assistant Superintendent in charge of scheduling, coordinating, and guiding staff of over 80.

Provided conditions suitable to PGA Tour standards through difficult weather conditions the week of and the weeks leading to the tournament.

Worked closely with PGA Tour Agronomist and Rules Officials to meet Tour expectations.

2016 MASTER PLAN RESTORATION
ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB

Restored Aronimink Golf Club with Gil Hanse and Hanse Golf Course Design to Donald Ross’ as-built design as per 1929 aerial photos.

Reclaimed 29,000 square feet of lost green space, 5 acres of fairway width, and returned teeing grounds to original free-form shape.

Restored 174 bunkers with Better Billy Bunker liner.

Worked closely with Hanse Golf Course Design and Total Turf Golf Services in making field decisions and supervising all construction and grow-in.

Recorded, edited and narrated aerial drone videos to communicate progress and updates to membership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB - NJ
LEAD ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
2015-PRESENT

MANASQUAN RIVER GOLF CLUB - NJ
FIRST ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
2012-2014

OLD YORK ROAD COUNTRY CLUB - PA
ASSISTANT-IN-TRAINING
2010-2011

SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB - PA
SUMMER INTERN
2008-2009

TOURNAMENTS

2009 U.S. Womens Open (Hosted)
Saucon Valley Country Club

2010 PA Senior Better-Ball Championship (Hosted)
Old York Road Country Club

2011 New Jersey State Open
Hollywood Golf Club

2012 New Jersey State Open (Hosted)
Hollywood Golf Club

2012 New Jersey State Open (Hosted)
Manasquan River Golf Club

2013 Barclays FedEx Cup
Liberty National Golf Club

2014 Northern Trust Open
Riviera Country Club

2014 U.S. Senior Womens Amateur Championship
Hollywood Golf Club

2015 Quicken Loans National
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

2018 BMW Championship FedEx Cup (Hosted)
Aronimink Golf Club

EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Turfgrass Management
Delaware Valley College (Division III Golf Team Member)

Certified Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Philadelphia Association of Golf Course Superintendents (PAGCS)

Proficient use of Spanish language

Avid golfer currently with 6.6 handicap

REFERENCES

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CONTACT ME NOW

tkelly@aronimink.org

267-346-4946

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