Christopher Cyr
Medway,MA
Summary
Highly diligent, organized, and detail-oriented Class A Golf Course Superintendent with over 18 years of comprehensive experience in golf course management. Skilled in golf course setup, advanced turf conditioning, tournament preparation, master plan development, construction oversight, project and budget management, team leadership, and effective communication across all club levels.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Brookmeadow Country Club
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered exceptional playing conditions in concert with a busy tournament and outing calendar, hosting three to five full tournament outings per week throughout the golfing season.
- Fostered a team-oriented work environment that promoted open communication, high morale, and continuous professional development among staff members.
- Due to the golf course being prone to flood conditions, designed and implemented various drainage strategies to improve daily playing conditions.
Client Relations Manager
Tom Irwin, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining focus on achieving desired outcomes for each individual client relationship.
- Supported clients and client representatives through site visits, agronomic planning, soil testing, and disease diagnostics, while providing sound agronomic solutions and guidance.
- Coordinated the US Open volunteer program sponsored by Tom Irwin, working alongside The Country Club agronomy team.
Golf Course Superintendent
The Milton Hoosic Club
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Planned and executed a major golf course reclamation and restoration project starting in the fall of 2018.
- Partnered with club executives on the planning and construction of a new clubhouse and clubhouse surrounds, including the construction of a new practice green.
- Collaborated with greens committee members to determine course improvement priorities and strategize long-term maintenance goals.
- Completed multiple green and fairway expansions back to original contours, bunker renovations, and expansive tree work, leading to recognition in the September 2020 issue of Golf Magazine as #26 in the World Top 50 Stand-Alone 9 Hole Golf Courses.
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Blue Hill Country Club
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Effectively managed and executed daily planning in order to exceed membership expectations.
- Contributed to the planning, management, and execution of a strong tree removal program, with an emphasis on creating strong growing environments, site lines, and golf course aesthetics.
- Key team member in the planning, budgeting, and installation of various capital improvement projects.
Assistant Superintendent
Walpole Country Club
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided championship playing conditions for a demanding membership, including preparing for and hosting the 2012 Massachusetts Open.
- Facilitated a strong intern and assistant-in-training recruitment program.
Agronomy Intern
Myopia Hunt Club
05.2011 - 09.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts05.2009
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts05.2012
Skills
- Budget Development and Management
- Effective Communication and Leadership
- High-level Turf Conditioning
- Team Building and Mentorship
- Diligent and Meticulous
Affiliations
- United States Golf Association
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England
- Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society, Landscape Architecture
Certification
- Class A Golf Course Superintendent
- State of Massachusetts Commercial Applicator Certification - Category 37
Accomplishments
- GOLF Magazine, September 2020 - Milton Hoosic Club, #26 World Top 50 9-Hole Golf Clubs
- American Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award
- 2005 MIAA Golf State Championship
References
Mike Brohel
Former Greens Chair, Milton Hoosic Club
(978) 302-0607
mfb5@aol.com
Greg Cormier, CGCS
Client Representative, Tom Irwin, Inc.
(978) 846-1133
gregcormier@tomirwin.com
Jason Adams
General Manager, Blue Hill Country Club
(781) 249-8327
jadams@bluehillcc.com
Sean Hanley
On-Course Golf
(978) 337-6661
seanhanley@on-coursegolf.com
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Brookmeadow Country Club
01.2023 - Current
Client Relations Manager
Tom Irwin, Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Golf Course Superintendent
The Milton Hoosic Club
10.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Blue Hill Country Club
03.2015 - 10.2018
Assistant Superintendent
Walpole Country Club
05.2012 - 03.2015
Agronomy Intern
Myopia Hunt Club
05.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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