Christopher Hurley
Corryton,TN
Summary
Accomplished Golf Course Superintendent at Knox County Parks and Recreation, adept in soil fertility, turfgrass management, and general golf course maintenance, significantly enhanced course playability with advancements in irrigation and cultural practices, Advanced in environmental compliance and budget creations. I helped in the redesign and renovation of both The Barn at Beverly Park and Concord Park par 3 course. Relationships created with The University of Tennessee Turfgrass Program was used to help create the design for these projects and have been detrimental in the success of the projects and the facilities post renovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
Knoxville, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Maintain an 18 hole championship golf course to the highest industry standards.
- Monitor course conditions, equipment maintenance, building and grounds needs, and mentor staff at two 9 hole par 3 courses.
- Manage both cool season turf and warm season turf.
- Create a working environment that allows the teammates to have accountability, growth, safety, and trust.
- Manage budgets that allow for daily maintenance, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance while also staying within the parameters set for the maintenance department.
- Direct special projects such as greens renovations, bunker renovations and removals, irrigation overhaul, installation of native areas, etc.
- Manage purchasing of supplies such as fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, seed, sand, equipment parts, irrigation parts and all other needs within the maintenance department.
- Recruit and train a solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage the entirety of all three golf courses.
- Collaborate with greens committee members to determine course improvement priorities and strategize long-term maintenance goals.
- Coordinate successful golf tournaments by collaborating with event organizers on logistics and preparing the course accordingly.
- Maintain a knowledge of new and up to date practices within the industry with continued education.
- Coordinate projects with Knox County employees on various tasks to be completed outside the scope of the golf maintenance crew.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
Knoxville, TN
11.2013 - 09.2021
- Enhanced course aesthetics with timely and precise mowing, edging, and trimming practices.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of golf course renovation projects, resulting in improved playability and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in budget development for course maintenance, resulting in cost-effective resource allocation.
- Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
- Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.
Sports Facility Grounds Crew
Knox County Parks and Recreation
Knoxville, TN
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Maintained Sports fields turf using various pieces of equipment
- Maintained equipment used for sports fields
- Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and paint
- Cleaned entire facility daily
- Assisted in tasks delivered by the crew lead such as irrigation maintenance, tree trimming, building maintenance
- Set up fields for various tournaments and league play
Education
Associates - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2008
Skills
- Soil Fertility Management
- Disease management
- Weed management
- Water conservation
- Administering budgets
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Irrigation System Maintenance
- Environmental Compliance
- Landscaping Techniques
- Budget Development
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Class C03 pesticide license
- GCSAA class B member
- Safety, First Aid and AED certified
Affiliations
- Tennessee Turfgrass Association member
Awards
- Public Golf Course of The Year: The Barn at Beverly Park, 2022
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Knox County Parks and Recreation
11.2013 - 09.2021
Sports Facility Grounds Crew
Knox County Parks and Recreation
08.2012 - 11.2013
Associates - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Pellissippi State Community College