Charles Alpern
Hartsdale
Summary
Passion for the golf industry sparked in 2022 at Wykagyl Country Club, leading to a dedicated career in the field. Experience as an assistant superintendent includes roles at Wykagyl and Sunningdale Country Club, demonstrating collaboration with Mariano and PGA professionals during the annual Mariano Rivera Foundation Tournament to deliver world-class experiences. Contributed significantly to preparing Sunningdale Country Club for the prestigious 2025 Women's MET Amateur Championship. Based in Hartsdale, New York, with a strong focus on professional growth and excellence in golf course management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Assistant Superintendent
Sunningdale Country Club
Scarsdale, NY
03.2025 - Current
- 18 hole course
- Manage a crew of 25 guys in the summer
- Maintained exceptional greens, perfecting moisture management using a TDR meter and throwing the least amount of water necessary all while still keeping the greens alive and fast.
- Accomplished rebuilding 10 bunkers, installing the Better Billy Bunker liner to each one and filling with the correct amount of sand along the bunker bank and in the middle for best playability.
Assistant Superintendent in Training
Wykagyl Country Club
New Rochelle, NY
04.2022 - 03.2025
- 18 hole course
- Accomplished perfect course set up each day
- Managed a crew of 20 guys, successfully getting daily mowing operations complete before golfers set out for their rounds for the day.
- Successfully mixed and applied pesticide applications.
- Held the 2023 New York State Amateur Open, where I was a crucial part in preparing the course, setting tee markers and cutting tournament quality cups for the 3 day tournament.
- Communicated directly with Club Presidents, General Manager and Superintendent, to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly and yearly needs, such as budget control, improvements on the quality of the golf course based on golfer feedback.
Education
2 year certificate - Professional Turfgrass Maintenance
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ03-2027
Skills
- Labor management
- Personnel supervision
- Relationship building
- Instructional leadership
- Safety and security procedures
- Schedule management
- Policy implementation
- Workforce development
- Team oversight
- Progress reporting
- Conflict mediation
- Operational monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
2nd Assistant Superintendent
Sunningdale Country Club
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Superintendent in Training
Wykagyl Country Club
04.2022 - 03.2025
2 year certificate - Professional Turfgrass Maintenance
Rutgers University