John DORSEY

Manage day to day operations of the golf course through development, scheduling and implementation of daily GCM activities such as course setup, daily maintenance tasks, cultural practices, chemical applications, inventory, compliance, calibration, irrigation problem-solving/repair while adhering to the Golf Course Maintenance Budget.

• Conduct routine course condition assessments, assist in developing long term maintenance and agronomic plans to ensure turf grass health, longevity and optimal course conditions.
• Procurement and Quality control of agronomic services and products from outside suppliers and contractors.
  
  2025 Oakridge Restoration
  Key contributor to the successful grow-in and opening of the Oakridge Golf Course post-restoration, focusing on the establishment of 25,XXX sq. ft. Tif Eagle practice green and 18 Tif Eagle Golf Course Greens.
  
  Successfully completed grow-in of all short-grass areas, Greens Complexes and bunkering, utilizing Tahoma 31 Bermuda.

• Led project planning and execution for residential and commercial turf installations.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
• Streamlined installation processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing material waste.
• Developed training programs for new staff on installation techniques and safety protocols.
• Monitored project budgets and schedules, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and timelines.
• Fostered client relationships through regular communication and service updates during projects.
• Conducted periodic maintenance inspections as stated by contract or customer.

• Assisted in training new staff.
• Assisted the First Assistant Superintendent in overseeing daily course operations.

Promoted from Turf Crew to Assistant Superintendent in training.

Tasked with daily technical tasks including hand water/moisture management, irrigation troubleshooting, spraying, fertilization.

Involved in the preparation/planning leading up to club hosting the 2017 Wells Fargo PGA Tournament, tasks included construction/enhancement projects, full wall to wall course overseed etc..

Performed daily maintenance tasks. i.e walk mow greens, bunker raking, fly mow, weedeat etc.

Golf Course Maintenance Internship