Clifford L. Moore
West Caldwell,NJ
Summary
To utilize 30 plus years of knowledge and skills gained through training, experience and education. To establish and retain a positive relationship with the membership, golf professionals, and all staff members to ensure the continuing success of the club.
Driven golf management professional with proven track record of enhancing course operations and member satisfaction . Adept at leading teams to achieve high standards in course maintenance, event planning, and member engagement. Known for strong adaptability and reliability in response to changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient course management practices. Skilled in budget management, staff training, and optimizing player experiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Manager
Mountain Ridge Country Club
West Caldwell, NJ
02.2003 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with groundskeeping crews in order to maintain optimal playing surfaces throughout varying seasons.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for supplies, equipment, and services while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Maintained accurate records related to course maintenance, rounds played, and revenue generation for reporting purposes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing ongoing support, recognition, and constructive feedback to all staff members.
- Implemented eco-friendly practices in course maintenance procedures to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability within the facility.
- Monitored financial transactions related to the golf operation while adhering to established budgets for revenue generation and expense control.
- Enhanced golfer satisfaction by implementing innovative course maintenance strategies and providing exceptional customer service.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions by adjusting staffing levels accordingly during peak business periods or inclement weather events.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the golf course to identify potential hazards, minimizing accidents or injuries onsite.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and scheduling to ensure effective personnel allocation throughout the golf season.
- Actively participated in industry conferences or workshops to stay informed of current trends and emerging best practices within the golf management field.
- Facilitated communication between various departments on property, fostering teamwork and collaboration towards common goals.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements across all aspects of the operation resulting in cost savings without compromising quality or service standards.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Tournaments Hosted
- 2012 USGA Senior Amateur Championship
- 2020 105th Met Open Championship
- 2021 LPGA Congnizant Founders Cup
- Hosted numerous local and sectional New Jersey and Metropolitan golf championships.
Golf Course Superintendent
Caves Valley Golf Club
Owings Mills, Maryland
04.1998 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: 2002 U.S
- Senior Open Site
- Maintain course and provide membership with premium course conditions
- Supervise and manage 60 crew members, including 3 interns
- Renovated greens, several tees, fairways and bunkers to USGA specifications in preparation for 2002 U.S
- Senior Open Championship
- Oversee selection and application of all plant protection materials and fertilizers
- Maintain records for all chemical applications as required by state and EPA regulations
- Prepare and revise yearly budget and payroll for entire staff and maintenance costs associated with the following: Eighteen holes of the golf course, eighteen residential properties, three practice ranges with six greens constructed to USGA specifications and three acres of tees, a learning center with three greens constructed to USGA specifications and one acre of tees, the clubhouse lawns and the lawns that are associated with six cottages on site
- Experienced and knowledgeable of all facets of the Toro Network 8000 irrigation system
- Converted our Toro Network 8000 software over to the Toro Site Pro system for the control of our irrigation system
- Responsible for all updated information and functions that effectively run our irrigation system
- Managed over 60 full time crew members and 35 volunteers for the 2002 U.S
- Senior Open Championship daily preparations
- Arranged work schedules and mowing route assignments throughout the week of the Championship
- Organized and oversaw irrigation and watering schedules for the week of the Championship
- Worked daily with the onsite U.S.G.A agronomist Stan Zontack and the U.S.G.A Senior Director of Rules and Competitions Tom Meeks for the duration of the Championship
- 2002 U.S
- Senior Open Site
Assistant Superintendent of Executive Golf Course
Kalamazoo Country Club
Kalamazoo, Michigan
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Company Overview: Private Country Club
- Created and oversaw irrigation cycling times
- Knowledgeable in all phases of the irrigation system and its respective hardware repair
- Directed and assisted in bunker renovations
- Scheduled and managed cultural practices necessary for the health and improvement of the turfgrass
- Maintained plant protection records and applied all plant protection materials
- Set-up course for daily membership play and their tournaments
- Assisted in the construction and grow-in of one G2 bentgrass green, built to USGA specifications
- Private Country Club
Crew Leader
Kalamazoo Country Club
Kalamazoo, Michigan
01.1994 - 12.1996
- Company Overview: Private Country Club
- Supervised and trained seasonal employees in all facets of the golf course operations
- Assisted in course set-up for daily membership play and their tournaments
- Private Country Club
Championship Assistant
Oakland Hills Country Club
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
06.1996 - 06.1996
- Company Overview: 1996 U.S
- Open Site
- Assisted Superintendent, Steve Glossinger, prepare for the 1996 U.S
- Open
- Responsibilities included mowing, tournament detail work and prepping, managing crew for tournament damaged areas caused by heavy rains
- Gained valuable experience in interacting with members and professionals in the golf field on a personal and professional level
- 1996 U.S
- Open Site
Grounds Crew Member
Elcona Country Club
Bristol, Indiana
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Company Overview: Private Country Club
- Gained experience in the art of green keeping
- Involved in various projects in the maintenance operations
- Led special projects
- Private Country Club
Education
Degree in Turfgrass Management -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MichiganBachelors Degree - Finance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MichiganSkills
- Budgeting expertise
- Turf management
- Leading teams
- Controlling costs
- Administering budgets
- Managing projects
- Budget development
- Recruiting staff
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Staff management
Certification
Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, 3A
Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, Maryland Department of Agriculture, 3A
Affiliations
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Class A. 28 years
- United States Golf Association
- New Jersey Golf Course Superintendent Association
- New Jersey Turfgrass Association
Awards
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Certificate of Merit
- Michigan Turfgrass Foundation 'Norman W. Kramer' Outstanding Scholar Award
- Trans-Mississippi Outstanding Scholar Award
Continuingeducation
- The Superintendent as Grow-In Manager
- Management Strategies for the Turfgrass System
- Fundamentals of Turfgrass Management
- Pump Station Technologies and Troubleshooting
- Bentgrass Rootzone Management
- Management strategies for warm season grasses
Timeline
Golf Course Manager
Mountain Ridge Country Club
02.2003 - 10.2024
Golf Course Superintendent
Caves Valley Golf Club
04.1998 - 01.2003
Assistant Superintendent of Executive Golf Course
Kalamazoo Country Club
01.1997 - 12.1997
Championship Assistant
Oakland Hills Country Club
06.1996 - 06.1996
Crew Leader
Kalamazoo Country Club
01.1994 - 12.1996
Grounds Crew Member
Elcona Country Club
01.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelors Degree - Finance
Western Michigan University
Degree in Turfgrass Management -
Michigan State University