Zak Holloway
Starkville,MS
Summary
Dynamic Golf Course Superintendent with extensive experience at Old Waverly Golf Club, excelling in turf management and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing irrigation systems and enhancing course aesthetics through strategic renovations. Skilled in recruiting and training staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Old Waverly Golf Club/ Mossy Oak Golf Club
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Managed daily operations of golf course maintenance and landscaping.
- Supervised and trained a team of maintenance staff on best practices.
- Oversaw pesticide application and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed purchasing of supplies such as chemicals and seed.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Optimized staff productivity by creating efficient work schedules and delegating tasks according to skillsets.
- Coordinated successful golf tournaments by collaborating with event organizers on logistics and preparing the course accordingly.
- Increased member satisfaction with consistent communication regarding golf course conditions, plans, and improvements.
- Supervised renovation projects to improve golf course aesthetics and playability, including bunker renovations and tee box leveling.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Old Waverly Golf Club/ Mossy Oak Golf Club
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted in managing daily maintenance schedules for turf and landscaping.
- Collaborated with superintendent on irrigation system management and troubleshooting.
- Monitored turf health, identifying pests and disease issues for timely intervention.
- Trained seasonal staff on best practices in golf course maintenance techniques.
Golf Course Consultant
Greenerside by U.S. Lawns of Starkville
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Served as Golf Course Superintendent for the following courses: Louisville Country Club, Pontotoc Country Club, Greenoaks Golf Club, Aberdeen Country Club, Hidden Meadows Golf Club, Natchez Trace Golf Club
- Oversaw pesticide application and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with management on budget planning for equipment and supplies.
- Directed special projects such as winterization, tree removal and flower bed installations.
- Recruited and trained solid team of grounds keepers, landscapers and golf specialists to manage all golf course needs.
- Managed daily operations of golf course maintenance and landscaping.
Golf Course Superintendent
Lion Hills Golf Center
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed daily operations of golf course maintenance and landscaping.
- Supervised and trained a team of maintenance staff on best practices.
- Developed and implemented efficient irrigation systems to optimize water usage.
- Oversaw pesticide application and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Agronomy Staff Member
Columbus Country Club
06.2005 - 12.2011
- Served as Assistant Superintendent from 2008-2009
- Served as Superintendent from 2009-2012
- Operated and maintained specialized turf equipment for precise grass cutting and aeration.
- Collaborated with other groundskeepers to maintain consistently high standards across all areas of the golf course property.
- Maintained optimal course conditions for golfers through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of greens, tees, and fairways.
Golf Pro Shop Employee/Golf Cart Staff Member
Columbus Country Club
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Monitored shop cleanliness and safety standards, contributing to a welcoming environment for patrons.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing pro shop environment, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing any golf-related inquiries.
Education
No Degree -
East Mississippi Community College
Columbus, MSHigh School Diploma -
Heritage Academy
Columbus, MS05-2006
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Turfgrass management
- Turf disease control
- Recruiting staff
- Course renovation planning
- Employee supervision
Accomplishments
- Staff member for the 2018 Women's Amateur Championship
- Managed the agronomy staff for the 2019 Women's Amateur Championship
- Managed the agronomy staff for the 2021 South Amateur Championship
- Successfully managed budgets ranging from $85,000 to $1.6 million.
- Managed agronomy and landscape crews of up to 20 people.
Certification
- Certified in Pesticide and Fertilizer Application
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Old Waverly Golf Club/ Mossy Oak Golf Club
09.2021 - 11.2025
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Old Waverly Golf Club/ Mossy Oak Golf Club
07.2018 - 09.2021
Golf Course Consultant
Greenerside by U.S. Lawns of Starkville
01.2014 - 11.2018
Golf Course Superintendent
Lion Hills Golf Center
01.2012 - 10.2014
Agronomy Staff Member
Columbus Country Club
06.2005 - 12.2011
Golf Pro Shop Employee/Golf Cart Staff Member
Columbus Country Club
01.2002 - 12.2005
No Degree -
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Heritage Academy