ADAM KAYE
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
The Los Angeles Country Club – North Course
08.2023 - Current
- Lead a crew of 30+ employees in daily course maintenance, setup, and projects.
- Manage 23 USGA-spec Creeping bentgrass greens to maintain speeds of 12'6"–13'.
- Contributed to the full renovation of 60 bunkers with gravel polymer liners.
- Oversee and conduct weekly pesticide and fertilizer applications using GPS and walk-behind sprayers.
- Assist in monthly and annual spray program planning.
Assistant-in-Training
The Los Angeles Country Club – North Course
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored moisture and turf health on USGA greens during 2023 U.S. Open preparation.
- Repaired Toro irrigation heads, electrical systems, valves, and performed satellite diagnostics.
- Assisted with irrigation mapping and marking during U.S. Open infrastructure build-out.
- Led project crews for sod installation, hydroseeding, and irrigation line work.
- Exhibited a high level of detail during course setup and daily maintenance
Assistant-in-Training
North Oaks Golf Club
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with irrigation troubleshooting and head/line repair.
- Led renovation and grow-in of native areas focused on sustainable turf development.
- Trained seasonal crew in proper daily maintenance and course setup procedures.
Greenkeeper (Laborer)
Indian Hills Golf Club
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Supported construction and grow-in of three new golf holes.
- Assisted in the winterization of irrigation system.
- Maintained course playability through routine mowing, trimming, and course setup.
Education
Turgrass Management Certification -
University of California – Riverside
Riverside, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2021
Skills
- Irrigation: Toro Lynx Systems, wiring/satellite troubleshooting, line repair, sprinkler head repair
- Moisture Management: Moisture meters (TDR), soil probes, selective irrigation and hand-watering
- Spraying/Chemical Applications: GPS sprayers, walk-behind sprayers
- Motivating leadership
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
The Los Angeles Country Club – North Course
08.2023 - Current
Assistant-in-Training
The Los Angeles Country Club – North Course
10.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant-in-Training
North Oaks Golf Club
05.2022 - 09.2022
Greenkeeper (Laborer)
Indian Hills Golf Club
05.2018 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Turgrass Management Certification -
University of California – Riverside