Mark B. Burnette
Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished leader and manager within golf course industry, possessing extensive expertise in daily golf course maintenance, construction projects and tournament operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Yeamans Hall Club
Charleston, SC
02.2017 - Current
- Managed renovation of playing surfaces in collaboration with construction crews and architects during the 2017 restoration project.
- Managed restoration of putting greens, ensuring alignment with original 1925 Seth Raynor design.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to optimize project execution and resource management.
- Oversaw hiring processes to fulfill specific project requirements efficiently.
- Contributed to budgeting, invoice coding, and capital fund allocation for projects.
- Collaborated with Equipment Technician on decisions regarding new lease equipment.
Assistant-in-Training (A.I.T.)
Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont, USA
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Contributed to construction and grow-in of putting green according to USGA specifications.
- Executed comprehensive bunker renovation project to enhance course playability.
- Constructed tee boxes to improve golfer experience and course aesthetics.
- Facilitated large-scale post-tournament grow-ins for optimal turf recovery.
- Managed full-scale tree removal program to restore original design at Oakmont.
- Maintained championship conditions daily in preparation for 2016 men's U.S. Open.
Grounds Crew
Starmount Forest Country Club
Greensboro, USA
03.2014 - 03.2015
Grounds Crew
Carolina Country Club
Raleigh, USA
03.2013 - 01.2014
Grounds Crew
Benvenue Country Club
Rocky Mount, USA
05.2009 - 08.2009
Education
Two-Year Professional Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program - New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Business Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC01.2011
Skills
- Crew management and leadership
- Soil and tissue sampling
- Pest management practices
- Application of fertilizers and pesticides
- Golf course setup
- Weed and disease identification
- Personnel scheduling and hours tracking
- Orientation and training programs
- Effective communication skills
- Landscape renovation
- Project management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Internship program develop
- Budgeting and expenditures
Projects
Aggressive Thatch Management/Soil Modifications (Drill & Fill, Graden Verticut, Mataway Verticut, Core Aerification, Solid Tine Venting, Planet Air) Putting Green Renovation Bunker Construction & Renovation Irrigation System/Drainage Installation Keeping & Calculations of all Fertilizer Applications & IPM Strategies Grow-In Renovations of Tournament Damaged Areas U.S. Open Remedial Budgeting & Reporting (USGA) U.S. Open Drone Flyover Media Consulting (USGA)
Tournament Experience
- 2016 Men's U.S. Open Championship (USGA), Oakmont Country Club, Grounds Department Staff, A.I.T., 06/13/16 - 06/19/16
- 2014 Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Grounds Management Tournament Volunteer, 05/25/14 - 06/01/14
- 2013 Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club, Agronomic Tournament Volunteer, 08/12/13 - 08/18/13
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
South Carolina Pesticide License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Yeamans Hall Club
02.2017 - Current
Assistant-in-Training (A.I.T.)
Oakmont Country Club
03.2015 - 01.2017
Grounds Crew
Starmount Forest Country Club
03.2014 - 03.2015
Grounds Crew
Carolina Country Club
03.2013 - 01.2014
Grounds Crew
Benvenue Country Club
05.2009 - 08.2009
Two-Year Professional Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program - New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Agricultural Business Management
North Carolina State University