Christopher Ward
Sedgwick,KS
Summary
Experienced in high-end golf course management with a strong background in turfgrass science, irrigation system expertise, and project leadership. Adept at leading teams, overseeing complex renovations, and ensuring that courses meet prestigious aesthetic and functional standards. Committed to maintaining superior playing conditions and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Grounds Crew Lead
Oklahoma State University Athletic Department
Stillwater, OK
08.2022 - Current
- Acted as the primary point of contact for emergency tasks or urgent field-related issues, demonstrating reliability and quick response in times of need.
- Led daily grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and field upkeep, to ensure optimal playing conditions for athletic events.
- Conducted chemical applications, such as fertilizers and pesticides, adhering to safety protocols and environmental guidelines.
Agronomy Intern
National Golf Links of America
Southampton, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed regular cultural practices, including but not limited to mowing, rolling, and chemical applications, to maintain the quality of a world-class, links-style golf course.
- Conducted irrigation system repairs and audits, ensuring optimal water distribution and efficiency across the course.
- Upheld the course's prestigious expectations, maintaining the integrity and playability of a traditional links-style layout while adhering to high aesthetic and performance standards.
Agronomy Intern
Prairie Dunes Country Club
Hutchinson, KS
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised high school and full-time staff during the summer, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring that all maintenance and project work was completed efficiently and to high standards.
- Assisted in the complete renovation of the club's irrigation system, working closely with contractors to install a Rain Bird 2-wire HDPE irrigation system, ensuring precise water management and long-term efficiency.
- Executed essential agronomic practices, including mowing, rolling, verticutting, and chemical applications, to uphold and enhance the high standards of turf quality and playing conditions across the course.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Turfgrass Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2025
Associate of Science - Plant Protection And Pest Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2025
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2025
High School Diploma -
Sedgwick High School
Sedgwick, KS05-2022
Skills
- Turfgrass Management
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communicator
- Team Management
- Irrigation Proficiency
Volunteer Experience
Travelers Championship
TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT
June 16 - 23, 2024
The Players Championship
TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
March 9 - March 17 2024
Big 12 Men's Golf Championship
Whispering Pines, Trinity, TX
April 21 - April 24, 2024
Big 12 Men's Golf Championship
Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS
April 23 - 26, 2023
Affiliations and Memberships
- OSU Turf Club (President)
- Golf Course Superintendent Association (GCSAA)
- United State Golf Association (USGA)
Timeline
Agronomy Intern
National Golf Links of America
05.2024 - 08.2024
Agronomy Intern
Prairie Dunes Country Club
05.2023 - 08.2024
Student Grounds Crew Lead
Oklahoma State University Athletic Department
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Turfgrass Management
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Plant Protection And Pest Management
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Sedgwick High School
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