Eric Ferrell
Luray,VA
Summary
Results-driven Superintendent with expertise in agronomic planning, irrigation management, and budget development. Proven track record of enhancing course quality while maintaining cost-effective strategies. Strong emphasis on building a culture of engagement and team.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Caverns Country Club
Luray, Virginia
11.2014 - Current
- Lead daily agronomic operations including pesticide applications and moisture management
- Oversee all irrigation scheduling and reporting to DEQ
- Hire and train all golf maintenance staff
- Coordinate course setup with clubhouse on member events vs. tourist package play
- Improved 50-year-old bent/poa pushup greens through targeted management strategies
- Maintained ryegrass/poa fairways in transition zone, ensuring optimal play conditions
- Balance course quality with cost effective strategies
- Completed in house bunker renovation (winter 2024)
- Oversaw conversion of tee from rye to Bermuda grass, enhancing turf resilience and playability
- Coordinated with contractors on installation of new intake and wet well at pump house
Superintendent
Augustine Golf Club
Stafford, Virginia
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Completed course renovation with architect Tim Freeland, enhancing greens, tees, fairways, bunkers, and rough
- Greens seeded to 007 Bentgrass. All other surfaces were sprigged to Sovereign Bermuda
- Oversaw Rainbird irrigation upgrade
- Established post-renovation maintenance operating budget to ensure efficient resource allocation
- Developed agronomic plan post-renovation to optimize turf health and sustainability
- Hired and trained all permanent maintenance staff following renovation
Superintendent
Bull Run Golf Club
Haymarket, Virginia
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Designed and implemented annual agronomic plan
- Led hiring and training of maintenance team to enhance operational capabilities
- Successfully completed renovation of #3 green reshaping, green surround and bunkers
- Oversaw tee conversion from Bentgrass to Bermuda
- Managed water use and irrigation scheduling
- Established capital plan for equipment and course needs
Assistant Superintendent
Bull Run Golf Club
Haymarket, Virginia
2004 - 2006
- Delegated assignments to crew size of 15-18
- Executed all pesticide and fertilizer applications
- Assisted in irrigation scheduling and moisture management
- Supported budgeting, crew scheduling and staff coordination
Assistant Superintendent
Faquier Springs Country Club
Warrenton, Virginia
2002 - 2004
- Assisted in daily course operations and setup
- Directed crew in various projects including addition of irrigation heads for green surrounds
- Aided in the completion of fairway conversion from ryegrass to bentgrass
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy and Crop Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Agronomic planning
- Irrigation management
- Budget development
- Project coordination
- Quality standards
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Building a culture of engagement and team within the staff
Accomplishments
VGCSA Environmental Stewardship Award 2025
Professional Affiliations
- Shenandoah Valley Turfgrass Association- President 2020-2022
- VGCSA Board of Directors 2022-2024
- VGCSA vice president 2023-2024
- SVTA external vice president 2024-present
- GCSAA voting delegate 2024
- Attended National Golf Day in Washington DC 2023
- VGCSA representative at VA state lobby day 2020-present
References
- Jeff Webster - River Creek Country Club. 571 259 7615
- Scott Furlong - Robert Trent Jones Golf Club 703 856 8553
- Steve Clark - Raspberry Golf Management - 703 675 6806
- Chip Bass - Site One Landscapes 434 215 8189
Timeline
Superintendent
Caverns Country Club
11.2014 - Current
Superintendent
Augustine Golf Club
01.2012 - 11.2014
Superintendent
Bull Run Golf Club
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Superintendent
Bull Run Golf Club
2004 - 2006
Assistant Superintendent
Faquier Springs Country Club
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy and Crop Science
West Virginia University