Dean Tempsick
Colts Neck,NJ
Summary
My objective as Superintendent is to protect turf health, elevate team performance, and deliver consistent, tournament-caliber conditioning while stewarding the long-term integrity of the property.
Disciplined agronomic leader with progressive championship-level experience within the Trump Golf portfolio. Proven ability to deliver firm, consistent playing surfaces, manage seasonal teams, execute infrastructure improvements, and operate within high-expectation private club environments. Committed to long-term turf health, operational efficiency, and championship presentation standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Superintendent
Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
Colts Neck, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead daily agronomic execution and course conditioning across 18-hole championship course, par-3 course, practice facilities, and all-grass range.
- Direct irrigation performance and moisture management strategy to promote firm, resilient bentgrass surfaces while protecting long-term turf health.
- Execute chemical and fertilizer programs aligned with agronomic planning and regulatory compliance.
- Led offseason green renovation installing 2,200 turf plugs with 99.5% survival rate.
- Assisted in drainage installations and soil structure improvements, enhancing playability and minimizing weather-related disruptions.
- Coordinated tournament preparation, ensuring course met championship conditioning standards for optimal player experience.
- Supervised and developed seasonal staff of 8-25 employees, establishing daily objectives and performance standards to enhance team accountability.
- Train and mentor newly hired staff in equipment operation, mowing patterns, safety standards, and presentation expectations.
- Establish structured onboarding processes to improve crew efficiency and reinforce accountability.
- Maintain professional communication with membership and senior leadership.
- Highly proficient in operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of walk-behind and triplex greens mowers, fairway units, sprayers, rollers, and utility equipment.
Grounds Department A.I.T.
Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
Colts Neck, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Gained expertise in bentgrass management, moisture control, and championship preparation to support optimal playing conditions.
- Advanced agronomic responsibilities in irrigation repair, chemical application, mowing operations, and tournament conditioning to enhance turf quality.
- Proposed new strategies to improve team dynamics and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with a varied team to meet project objectives and resolve product-related challenges.
Operations Manager
Ray Catena Auto Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Implemented workflow optimization strategies resulting in 225% profit growth.
- Oversaw budget management and strategic operational planning to align resources with business objectives.
- Directed daily operations in luxury automotive environment to enhance customer experience and service delivery.
Volunteer
LIV Golf Invitational - Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
Bedminster, USA
USA
- Delivered detailed surface conditioning in televised, high-pressure tournament environment, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
- Assisted in championship-level agronomic preparation and execution for two LIV Golf events, enhancing event readiness.
- Collaborated with multi-property agronomic teams to maintain consistency across all playing areas, supporting overall event quality.
Education
Two-Year Turf Certificate -
Rutgers University
Business Management Studies -
Ocean County College
Skills
- Irrigation management
- Chemical application
- Agronomic execution
- Turf health maintenance
- Equipment calibration
- Tournament preparation
- Workflow optimization
- Problem resolution
- Team leadership
- Training development
- Attention to detail
Education Certifications
- Rutgers University, Two-Year Turf Certificate
- Ocean County College, Business Management Studies
- NJ Pesticide License, In Progress
Championship Tournament Experience
LIV Golf Invitational, Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, Volunteered for two LIV Golf events assisting in championship-level agronomic preparation and execution., Operated within televised, high-pressure tournament environment delivering detailed surface conditioning., Collaborated with multi-property agronomic teams to ensure consistency across all playing areas.
Timeline
1st Assistant Superintendent
Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
01.2023 - Current
Grounds Department A.I.T.
Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck
01.2019 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
Ray Catena Auto Group
01.2013 - 01.2019
Volunteer
LIV Golf Invitational - Trump National Golf Club Bedminster
USA
Two-Year Turf Certificate -
Rutgers University
Business Management Studies -
Ocean County College