Cory B. Hillman
Saint Marys,GA
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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
White Oak Conservation
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of the golf course to identify areas requiring improvement or repair.
- Trained new employees in proper equipment usage, maintenance techniques, and safety procedures for seamless integration into the team environment.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including complete golf course renovations.
- Managed pest control efforts for a healthier playing surface, ensuring timely application of pesticides and fungicides.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered a team-oriented work environment that promoted open communication, high morale, and continuous professional development among staff members.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products necessary for optimal golf course maintenance.
- Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining high-quality playing surfaces throughout the facility.
- Implemented environmentally friendly practices such as native plant restoration, resulting in reduced chemical use and enhanced wildlife habitat.
- Enhanced turfgrass quality by implementing effective maintenance practices and utilizing innovative technologies.
- Collaborated with architects on course design modifications for improved playability and sustainability.
- Reduced water usage and improved irrigation efficiency through the installation of a state-of-the-art irrigation system.
- Delegated tasks to workers daily, taking into account personal skill levels, daily targets and necessary condition adaptations.
Golf Course Superintendent
Osprey Cove Golf Club
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Establish short and long term goals for the golf course
- Interview, hire, direct, and supervise potential and current employees
- Develop standard operating procedures that correspond with the maintenance of the golf course and follow the club’s philosophy
- Oversee safe operation of crew members and duties
- Maintain and oversee payroll and inventory controls and approve all expenditures in line with approved budgets
- Inspect the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to elicit changes if needed
- Attend professional development and training activities to maintain current knowledge and gain additional experience that could affect and improve departments operation
Golf Course Superintendent
Frederica Golf Club
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Establish short and long term goals for the golf course
- Interview, hire, direct, and supervise potential and current employees
- Develop standard operating procedures that correspond with the maintenance of the golf course and follow the club’s philosophy
- Oversee safe operation of crew members and duties
- Maintain inventory controls and approves all expenditures in line with approved budgets
- Inspect the golf course and related areas to evaluate how well management standards are being achieved and to elicit changes if needed
- Attend professional development and training activities to maintain current knowledge and gain additional experience that could affect and improve departments operation
Assistant Superintendent
Frederica Golf Club
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Manage 120 acres of Bermudagrass
- Oversee daily maintenance and setup with a crew of 20
- Make daily decisions on water output necessary to keep playability conditions tournament ready
- Maintain all Toro e-osmac controllers
- Scout daily to determine what pesticides need to be applied when the turf meets its threshold
- Calibrate equipment for wall-to-wall overseed
- Calibrate, mix, and apply granular and liquid products to greens, tees, fairways
Irrigation Tech
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Performed daily maintenance practices including, but not limited to: course setup, greens mowing, bunker raking, and turfgrass cultivation
- Worked with Toro Hydraulic system
- Handled all irrigation breaks, leaks, heads, and adjustments
- Installed and repaired drainage lines and basins
- Assisted in aerification and top dressing of all short grass
- Managed small crew projects
Intern
TPC Sawgrass
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Performed daily maintenance practices including, but not limited to: course setup, greens mowing, bunker raking, and turfgrass cultivation
- Calibrated, mixed, and applied granular and liquid products to greens, tees, fairways, and rough
- Small crew leadership and motivation
- Worked with hydraulic Toro irrigation
- Experience with Osmac irrigation
- Performed all cultural practices including aerification, top dressing, and vertical mowing
- Involved in Sprigging and grow-in of new putting and chipping greens
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Intern
West Lake Country Club
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Mowed greens and tees daily
- Sod work throughout the course including tees, fairways, and greens
- Troubleshooting Toro irrigation system
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Turfgrass and Golf Course Management
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
01-2012
Skills
- Leading teams
- Controlling costs
- Soil fertility management
- Administering budgets
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Course renovation planning
- Chemical applications
- Water conservation practices
- Attention to detail
Professional Development
- Member-Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Florida Turfgrass Association, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
Certification
- Pesticide Applicator License - Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Pesticide Applicator License - Florida Department of Agriculture
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
White Oak Conservation
09.2023 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
Osprey Cove Golf Club
08.2021 - 09.2023
Golf Course Superintendent
Frederica Golf Club
11.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Superintendent
Frederica Golf Club
12.2014 - 11.2019
Irrigation Tech
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
08.2013 - 12.2014
Intern
TPC Sawgrass
01.2013 - 08.2013
Intern
West Lake Country Club
06.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Applied Science - Turfgrass and Golf Course Management
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
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