Jaxon Thorne
Chevy Chase,MD
Summary
Diligent and motivated professional with a sound background in Agronomics and Golf Course Management. With over 6 years in the business working in Australia and the US, i have developed into a team first leader and manager.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase, Maryland
02.2024 - Current
- Organized and implemented daily golf course maintenance operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored weather patterns in order to adjust irrigation schedules accordingly.
- Work with and Supervise contractors during major restoration works.
- Work with contractor to install a multi million dollar irrigation system.
- Oversee staff throughout construction works.
- Supervise as part of the management team a $17 million Andrew Green Design restoration.
Golf Course Intern
Pine Valley Golf Club
Clementon, NJ
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Works closely with Assistant Superintendents and Golf Course Superintendent on the daily planning and maintenance of the clubs grounds.
- Manage and train staff on tasks around the property.
- Fertility applications on broad acre and fine turf surfaces.
- Irrigation management, through use of moisture meters.
- Operate individually and independently in a fast paced environment.
- Tournament preparation for a high level amateur event.
- General mowing of all surfaces.
- Sod projects, including building a new tee.
- Weekly meetings with staff to discuss current projects and upcoming tasks.
Golf Course Intern
The Los Angeles Country Club
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strategies for improving overall turf health and appearance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed Bunker operations in the lead up to the U.S Open Championship.
- Worked with the USGA on bunker trimming, detailing and overall product for the tournament.
- Major championship preparation and communicating with staff and volunteers to deliver a successful product.
Golf Course Intern
Chevy Chase Club
Chevy Chase, MD
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Work closely with Director and Assistant Superintendents on daily staff scheduling, daily assignments and daily planning.
- Bermuda encroachment project on fairways to remove foreign species in fairways.
- Fertility on all surfaces, GPS spraying.
- Irrigation repair and maintenance.
- Moisture management to ensure firm conditions.
- Participate in club intern activities, working closely with the General Manager and clubs higher staff.
- Intern project presentation winner for a presentation on Electric Greens Machinery.
Construction/Grow in
The Links Kennedy Bay
Port Kennedy, Western Australia
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assist the Superintendent and construction company McMahon's Golf Construction to grow in the new holes.
- Grow in 007 Bentgrass greens from seed.
- Assist in shaping stages and laying of new sod.
- Irrigation installation, maintenance and repair.
- Install of the new EcoBunker bunkers on property.
Qualified Greenkeeper
Nedlands Golf Club
Nedlands, Western Australia
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored weather forecasts and adjusted watering schedules accordingly.
- Worked closely with Superintendent on the daily scheduling.
- Operate and upkeep Pump station.
- Irrigation troubleshooting.
- Manage a small crew in the Superintendents absence, staff training to apprentices.
Apprentice Greenkeeper/ Qualified Greenkeeper
Secret Harbour Golf Links
Secret Harbour, Western Australia
01.2018 - 08.2021
- C3 and C4 Turfgrass Management.
- Daily course setup.
- Introduction to spraying and irrigation.
- Renovation experience.
Education
Global Intern Program - Golf Course Management
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH10.2023
Certificate 3 - Sports Turf Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
Western Australia01.2021
High School - Australian Football Specialist Program
Comet Bay College
Western Australia09.2017
Skills
- Deadline Management
- Crew Leadership
- Managing Projects
- Leading Teams
- Troubleshooting Problems
Additional Information
- Volunteer - 2022 Presidents Cup - Quail Hollow Club.
- Volunteer - 2024 Solheim Cup - Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
Timeline
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Chevy Chase Club
02.2024 - Current
Golf Course Intern
Pine Valley Golf Club
07.2023 - 11.2023
Golf Course Intern
The Los Angeles Country Club
10.2022 - 06.2023
Golf Course Intern
Chevy Chase Club
04.2022 - 10.2022
Construction/Grow in
The Links Kennedy Bay
01.2022 - 04.2022
Qualified Greenkeeper
Nedlands Golf Club
08.2021 - 01.2022
Apprentice Greenkeeper/ Qualified Greenkeeper
Secret Harbour Golf Links
01.2018 - 08.2021
Global Intern Program - Golf Course Management
Ohio State University
Certificate 3 - Sports Turf Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
High School - Australian Football Specialist Program
Comet Bay College