AUSTIN MCNEIL
Coppell,TX
Summary
Accomplished turfgrass management professional with extensive experience in high-end golf course operations, agronomic planning, irrigation oversight, and team leadership. Known for maintaining championship-caliber playing conditions while executing renovation and pest management programs with precision and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Trinity Forest Golf Club
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Assist in overseeing daily golf course maintenance operations at a championship-level facility.
- Supervise, train, and mentor maintenance staff in agronomic practices, irrigation management, and safe equipment operation.
- Coordinate fertilization, chemical application, and integrated pest management programs.
- Manage zoysia fairways and bermudagrass greens, ensuring consistent, tournament-quality conditions.
- Support course preparation, logistics, and agronomic planning for the 2025 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.
- Collaborate with the Superintendent and Director of Agronomy on scheduling, resource allocation, and long-term turf health.
Second Assistant Superintendent
Brookhollow Golf Club
Dallas, TX
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed daily maintenance operations and crew assignments to maintain pristine playing conditions
- Supervised and trained crew members in turf practices, mowing standards, and equipment use
- Implemented fertilization and pest control programs to support turf health and playability
- Maintained and troubleshot Toro 2-Wire irrigation system, ensuring efficient water management
- Executed detail-oriented tasks contributing to consistent course presentation and member satisfaction.
Maintenance Worker
Eldorado Golf and Country Club
Palm Desert, CA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated turf and landscape equipment for routine maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, collars, and rough
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides using manual and automated application equipment
- Assisted with full overseeding programs using ryegrass and Poa annua on greens and fairways
- Performed palm tree maintenance and assisted with tree removal operations.
Turfgrass Intern
Bearpath Golf and Country Club
Eden Prairie, MN
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Gained hands-on experience across all aspects of golf course maintenance at a private club
- Operated heavy equipment during renovation and improvement projects
- Assisted with Toro 2-Wire irrigation installation and troubleshooting
- Monitored bentgrass turf health using TDR moisture meters and assisted with data-driven decision making.
Landscaping Crew Member
Stonehenge Landscape Construction
, MN
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted with residential and commercial landscape installation and maintenance projects
- Developed foundational skills in teamwork, job-site efficiency, and equipment operation.
Education
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA04-2022
Certification
GCSAA – Class C Member
References
- Kasey Kauff – Director of Agronomy Trinity Forest Golf Club | kkauff@trinityforestgc.com | (940) 703-9370
- Ben Zawacki – Superintendent Trinity Forest Golf Club| b.zawacki@trinityforestgc.com | (414) 708-0214
- Jim Snell – Superintendent Bearpath Golf & Country Club | jsnell@bearpathgolf.com | (612) 702-8179
Professional References
- Brandon Richey – Director of Agronomy, Jupiter Hills Club | brandon.richey@jupiterhillsclub.org (561) 427-5446
- Kevin Banks – Superintendent, Vineyard Golf Club |kbanks@vineyardgolf.com | (508) 813-6500
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Trinity Forest Golf Club
06.2025 - Current
Second Assistant Superintendent
Brookhollow Golf Club
04.2023 - 06.2025
Maintenance Worker
Eldorado Golf and Country Club
09.2022 - 04.2023
Turfgrass Intern
Bearpath Golf and Country Club
04.2021 - 09.2022
Landscaping Crew Member
Stonehenge Landscape Construction
03.2020 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
College of The Desert