Charl Fouche
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Golf course management professional with proven track record in maintaining high standards of course presentation and playability. Trusted for effective teamwork and ability to meet changing demands. Skilled in turfgrass management, irrigation systems, and enhancing player experience through meticulous course maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Shell Bay Club
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing operational policies for club management.
- Coordinated daily activities to ensure efficient workflow among crew
- Assisted in daily maintenance of turf and landscaping to ensure optimal playing conditions.
- Implemented irrigation scheduling to promote water conservation and healthy grass growth.
- Aided in pest management practices to protect course integrity and aesthetics.
- Collaborated with team members on project planning for seasonal preparations and improvements.
- Monitored weather conditions to adjust maintenance practices accordingly for turf health.
- Contributed to fertilization programs, following guidelines for application rates and timing.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of horticultural best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Improved turf quality by implementing effective pest and disease management programs.
- Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with equipment.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and irrigation parts.
Assistant Superintendent
Broken Sound Country Club
10.2019 - 04.2025
- Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
- Helped maintain membership satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns related to course playability or aesthetic quality.
- Organized off-season projects such as tree pruning or bunker renovations to enhance overall course appearance during peak season playability months.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and irrigation parts.
- Supervised golf course maintenance operations for multiple PGA Tour Champions events
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
Director of Outside Operations
Broken Sound Country Club
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Weekly work scheduling for all employees in the department.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new team members, enhancing operational knowledge.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving collaboration and workflow management.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining open lines of communication with members.
- Reduced operational costs with careful budgeting, cost analysis, and implementation of cost-saving measures.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent workmanship across all projects.
- Improved outside operations efficiency by streamlining processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
Cape Town University of Technology
Cape Town08-2014
High School Diploma -
Drostdy High School
Worcester Western Cape South Africa12-2011
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Quality assurance
- Conflict mediation
- Field coordination
- Scheduling
- Chemical application
- Environmental compliance
- Turf management
- Pest control
- Communication
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Leading teams
- Water management
Accomplishments
Was a key part in oversight of golf course conditions through 4 Senior PGA events at Broken Sound Old Course
Was a part of the team during the renovations at Broken Sound Old Course in 2022
Certification
- Pesticide application License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Shell Bay Club
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Broken Sound Country Club
10.2019 - 04.2025
Director of Outside Operations
Broken Sound Country Club
03.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
Cape Town University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Drostdy High School