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Jonathan Keagan Black

Jonathan Keagan Black

Bluffton,SC

Summary

Results-driven Golf Course Superintendent with success managing all areas of golf course property. Knowledgeable about turf management, grounds and special facilities. Bringing 20 years of course management experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Golf Course Superintendent

Pinecrest Golf Club
08.2021 - 01.2025
  • Oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance operations, including turf management, irrigation systems, and equipment upkeep to ensure optimal course conditions and player satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive budget plans, focusing on cost-effective maintenance practices and regular improvements to enhance course quality and long-term sustainability.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and train a team of groundskeepers and maintenance staff, ensuring high standards of course maintenance and adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

Senior Assistant Superintendent

Rockville Golf Links
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
  • Successfully managed and completed multiple in-house renovation projects, including green expansions, installation of native grass areas, and construction of new bunkers, ensuring high-quality results and enhanced course functionality.
  • Maintained Poa annua playing surfaces through comprehensive cultural practices and Integrated Pest Management strategies, ensuring optimal turf health and playability.

Golf Course Superintendent

Dataw Island Cotton Dike
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed and completed a full cart path renovation, improving course accessibility, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
  • Executed annual drill-and-fill and dry-ject procedures on all putting surfaces, enhancing turf health, surface stability, and overall playability.
  • Built and led a dedicated maintenance crew, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and hard work to ensure high-quality course upkeep.
  • Oversaw the management and maintenance of the pump house and irrigation systems.

1st Assistant Superintendent

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III at The Sea Pines Resort
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Managed and completed all aspects of a comprehensive golf course renovation, including the installation of cart paths, drainage systems, SubAir systems, and a state-of-the-art irrigation system, enhancing course functionality and playability.
  • Successfully established Celebration fairways and roughs, along with Tif Eagle greens and Tif Grand collars during the grow-in process, ensuring high-quality turf health and performance.
  • Led the course to recognition as South Carolina New Golf Course of the Year by the NGCOA, demonstrating excellence in course design, maintenance, and overall quality.

2nd Assistant Superintendent

Heron Point by Pete Dye at The Sea Pines Resort
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Successfully renovated and converted Mini Verde greens to Tif Eagle greens, improving putting surface quality and course playability.
  • Led the installation of a new irrigation system to cover twenty-one newly converted putting surfaces, ensuring efficient water distribution and consistent turf health.
  • Managed the annual overseeding of greens, tees, fairways, and approaches, maintaining optimal playing conditions throughout all seasons.
  • Self-taught Spanish to enhance communication with crew members, fostering a more efficient and collaborative work environment.

2nd Assistant Superintendent

Moutaintop Golf & Lake Club
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Oversee and lead routine cultural practices for Bentgrass greens, fairways, and tees, as well as bluegrass rough, ensuring optimal turf health and playability year-round.
  • Manage pesticide and fertilizer calibrations and applications, ensuring precise and effective treatments for turf health while maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Spearheaded an in-house driving range renovation, including the installation of irrigation and drainage systems, as well as the establishment of five new putting greens, improving practice facilities and course aesthetics.

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Golf and Sports Turf Management

Horry-Georgetown Tech
Conway, SC
05.2012

Skills

  • Employee Development
  • Detail Oriented
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Toro Lynx Level 2 Central Control Software Training
  • 2025 South Carolina Certified Pesticide Applicator

Tournaments

  • The Legends PGA Tour Champions event, Savannah Harbor Golf Club, 2012
  • The RBC Heritage PGA event, Harbour Town Golf Links, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • The RBC Heritage PGA Pro-Am event, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, 2017
  • United States Open Championship, Winged Foot Golf Club, 2020

Timeline

Golf Course Superintendent

Pinecrest Golf Club
08.2021 - 01.2025

Senior Assistant Superintendent

Rockville Golf Links
04.2020 - 08.2021

Golf Course Superintendent

Dataw Island Cotton Dike
10.2017 - 03.2020

1st Assistant Superintendent

Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III at The Sea Pines Resort
01.2015 - 10.2017

2nd Assistant Superintendent

Heron Point by Pete Dye at The Sea Pines Resort
01.2014 - 01.2015

2nd Assistant Superintendent

Moutaintop Golf & Lake Club
05.2012 - 01.2013

Associate in Applied Science - Golf and Sports Turf Management

Horry-Georgetown Tech

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