Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Matthew Morley

Wellston,MI

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Golf Course Superintendent

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
Arcadia, Michigan
01.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw maintenance operations for 18-hole championship golf course, ensuring premier conditions for nationally ranked facility.
  • Managed team of 20–25 groundskeepers, training on turf care, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
  • Successfully hosted Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association Annual Tournament and Wee Won Foundation Tournament (2020–2024), achieving excellent participant feedback.
  • .Implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, including spot spraying of herbicides and pesticides, ensuring compliance with Michigan Department of Agriculture regulations and proper safety signage at high-traffic areas (e.g., first and tenth tees)Maintained and troubleshot irrigation systems to optimize turf health and enhance course playability.
  • Collaborated with club leadership to prepare for high-profile tournaments, improving course aesthetics under tight deadlines.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Forest Dunes
Roscommon, Michigan
01.2011 - 12.2019
  • Supported maintenance of 18-hole course, focusing on aeration, fertilization, and disease control for optimal conditions.
  • Led construction of 2.5-acre putting course, managing design, turf establishment, and landscaping to improve golfer experience.
  • Managed grading, drainage, and landscaping for Bootlegger, a 10-hole par-3 course, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
  • Operated heavy machinery during construction of The Loop, a reversible 18-hole course, facilitating site preparation and irrigation installation.
  • Constructed multiple putting greens from seed and sod, delivering high-quality surfaces for practice and play.
  • Coordinated chemical applications with Michigan Pesticide License, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and proper signage.
  • Trained and supervised team of 15–25 groundskeepers, enhancing efficiency and maintaining equipment performance.
  • Assisted in course preparations for regional tournaments, upholding professional standards for greens, tees, and fairways.

Head Wrestling Coach

Roscommon Area Public Schools
Roscommon, Michigan
01.2013 - 12.2019
  • Coached over 30 athletes to individual Michigan state championships, securing two first-place titles.
  • Led the team to the state finals in 2016 through strategic guidance and support.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance athlete performance and discipline.

Correctional Officer

Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department
Roscommon, Michigan
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Ensured safety and compliance in high-pressure environments through effective leadership and conflict resolution.
  • Maintained strict adherence to protocols, strengthening team management and operational oversight skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01-2015

High School Diploma -

Roscommon Area Public Schools
Roscommon, MI
01-2012

Skills

Turfgrass maintenance (aeration, topdressing, overseeding)

  • Chemical application and regulatory compliance (Michigan pesticide license)

Irrigation System Maintenance (eg, Rain Bird, Toro Lynx)

Golf Course Construction and Renovation (putting greens, course development)

Heavy Machinery Operation (eg, excavators, graders for course construction)

Team Leadership and Staff Training (15–25 employees)

Equipment Operation and Maintenance (mowers, sprayers, tractors)

Sustainable Landscaping for Warm- and Cool-Season Climates

Leadership and Mentorship from Coaching and Correctional Experience

Certification

Certifications

• Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, 2012–Present

• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Member, 2015–Present

• CPR and AED Certified, Recertified 2025

Accomplishments

Tournament Hosting at Arcadia Bluffs (2020–2024): Successfully prepared course for the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association Annual Tournament and We Won Foundation Tournament, delivering championship-level conditions and earning positive participant feedback.

• 2.5-Acre Putting Course at Forest Dunes (2018): Led construction of a high-quality putting course, managing design, turf establishment, and landscaping to enhance golfer engagement.

• Bootlegger at Forest Dunes (2018): Played a significant role in constructing a 10-hole par-3 course, overseeing grading, drainage, and landscaping to meet design specifications.

• The Loop at Forest Dunes (2016): Operated heavy machinery and assisted in irrigation installation and turf establishment for a reversible 18-hole course, resulting in a nationally recognized design.

• Multiple Putting Greens: Designed and built several putting greens from seed and sod, ensuring durable, high-quality surfaces for practice and play.

• Coaching Achievements: Led over 30 wrestlers to Michigan state championships as Head Coach, with two first-place winners, and guided the entire team to state finals in 2016; personally achieved state wrestling champion title.

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate

Timeline

Golf Course Superintendent

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
01.2020 - Current

Head Wrestling Coach

Roscommon Area Public Schools
01.2013 - 12.2019

Correctional Officer

Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department
01.2012 - 12.2013

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Forest Dunes
01.2011 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University

High School Diploma -

Roscommon Area Public Schools

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