Christopher Notestine
Fort Gratiot
Summary
Highly skilled golf course management professional with proven expertise in maintaining pristine playing conditions and enhancing player experience. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and resource management to achieve optimal results. Adept at adapting to changing conditions and ensuring seamless operations. Known for leadership, agronomic knowledge, and proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Lakeview Hills Resort
04.2025 - Current
- https://www.lakeviewhills.com/
- Direct all day-to-day operations of the golf courses, leading and mentoring a team of 13 hourly staff members. Developed and implemented a comprehensive chemical spray program and proactively monitored turf conditions for disease prevention. Cross-trained staff on key morning tasks to boost productivity, efficiency, and morale. Re-established a positive, hands-on leadership culture while driving improvements in course playability, including bunker edging and detailed finishing work, ensuring a consistently high-quality playing experience.
- Implemented agronomic practices to enhance turf health and sustainability across golf course areas.
- Managed irrigation systems, ensuring optimal water usage and promoting environmental stewardship.
Golf Course Superintendent
Big Cedar Lodge, Paynes Valley and Mountain Top Golf Course
10.2023 - 04.2025
- https://bigcedar.com/golf/paynes-valley-course/
- Completely oversee day to day operations on both Payne's Valley as well as Mountaintop golf courses including supervision of crew, interns, AIT’s as well as assistant superintendents. Tracked and completed monthly variance reports and had full autonomy of both course budgets with support from the Director of Agronomy. Successfully ran the 2024 Intern program with regards to recruiting, and placing eight summer interns across all 6 golf courses on property. Established an SOP jobs program to train staff on safe operations of all equipment.
North Course Superintendent
Detroit Golf Club
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw day to day operations, execute weekly agronomic plans as outlined by the Head Superintendent. Serves as an integral leader in preparation, execution and restoration for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Assists in preparation of annual budget for the department; taking corrective action as necessary to help assure budget goals are met. Communicates as necessary with the Head Golf Professional daily to discuss maintenance plans, scheduled events and the number of rounds played/cart path rules.
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Walnut Creek Country Club
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed the entire interview, hiring and paperwork process for the complete staffing needs for the 2018-2020 seasons. Oversaw phase one of the added drainage from Turf Drain of Florida and new installation of the Rainbird IC Irrigation system throughout the property. Assisted in Creating a comprehensive season long chemical spray program for all turf areas while staying within budget, resulting in consistently high standards and exceptional turf quality.
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Bent Tree Country Club
12.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Boca West Country Club
11.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Superintendent
Walnut Creek Country Club
05.2015 - 11.2016
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Crop and Soil Science (Turfgrass Management)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan05.2015
Skills
- Leading teams
- Integrated pest management
- Environmental compliance
- Budget development
- Recruiting staff
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Worksite safety
Certification
- Michigan Commercial pesticide license in category 3A
- GCSAA Class A Member
Tournament Experience
- 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines All week Volunteer
- 2021-2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club North Course Superintendent
- 2021 The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass All week volunteer
- 2018 Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Golf Club All week volunteer
- 2016 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club All week volunteer
- 2015 BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club All week volunteer
- 2014 Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Golf Club Intern
Timeline
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Lakeview Hills Resort
04.2025 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
Big Cedar Lodge, Paynes Valley and Mountain Top Golf Course
10.2023 - 04.2025
North Course Superintendent
Detroit Golf Club
03.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Walnut Creek Country Club
01.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Bent Tree Country Club
12.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Assistant Superintendent
Boca West Country Club
11.2016 - 12.2017
Assistant Superintendent
Walnut Creek Country Club
05.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Crop and Soil Science (Turfgrass Management)
Michigan State University
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