Benjamin Bates
Plymouth,MA
Summary
I am a hardworking and detail oriented person looking to take the next step in my turf career. Always giving it my all and trying to learn and take something away from every interaction and experience I have.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Turf Intern
Chicago Golf Club
Wheaton , IL
02.2023 - 11.2023
- I tackled 2023 at one of the firmest and fastest clubs in the nation. While at Chicago Golf Club I was involved in all agronomic practices from course setup, hand watering, and pesticide applications throughout the year. I was also involved in a multitude of other practices.
Greenskeeper
The Wianno Club
Osterville , MA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Post US Open I traveled back to The Wianno Club to finish my year. Here I continued to refine hand watering, mowing, and aerating practices.
Greenskeeper
The Country Club
Brookline , MA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- I took my first big step in the industry. Here I participated in the preparation and execution of the 2022 US Open. While here I got introduced to Aerification process, using the ProCore to aerify fairways and approaches. I also handwatered tees, fairways, and rough. I also was a part of our bunker program, which included getting all bunkers on the course prepared for a major tournament.
Education
Certification - The Winter School
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA03-2023
Skills
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- State of Illinois Pesticide License
Timeline
Turf Intern
Chicago Golf Club
02.2023 - 11.2023
Greenskeeper
The Wianno Club
07.2022 - 12.2022
Greenskeeper
The Country Club
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certification - The Winter School
University of Massachusetts Amherst
- State of Illinois Pesticide License
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