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Merle L. Pearce, CGCS

Walla Walla

Summary

Dynamic Certified Golf Course Superintendent with a proven track record at Peninsula Golf Club, excelling in turf management and project execution. Successfully revitalized poor greens and enhanced course conditions, driving increased rounds of golf. Expertise in irrigation systems combined with strong leadership skills ensures optimal performance and member satisfaction.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

W3 /Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Walla Walla
11.2022 - Current
  • New contractor/ +concerts on the range added into the program.
  • Increased rounds of golf (added 7,000).
  • City now is taking the operation back next year.
  • Great time to return to nani heavenly gate.

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Early-Repass Golf / Veterans Memorial Golf Course
Walla Walla
01.2014 - 11.2022
  • Building a complete golf course maintenance program as contractor for municipal parks department.
  • Planning and implementing the construction of new agronomy center.
  • Upgrading the course conditions to entice rounds of golf / with cost controls.

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Peninsula Golf Club, Inc
Port Angeles
10.1995 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: 18-hole private membership
  • Entrusted with coordination of the turfgrass program.
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining approved comprehensive vision and plan detailing hole by hole scheduling, maintenance specifications.
  • Vested success in turning around very poor greens, wet fairways and soft tees.
  • Renovated #5 green and walled tees.
  • Overview new Pro Shop facility.
  • 18-hole private membership

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Chapel Woods Golf Course
Lee’s Summit
05.1988 - 10.1995
  • Renovation/program setup

Golf Course Superintendent, Class A

Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
Lee’s Summit
09.1980 - 11.1984
  • New construction grow-in/program setup.
  • Total development of complete new 18 hole construction.
  • Upscale Club.

Education

Turfgrass Management Program -

Longview Community College

Johnson County Community College

Urban Soil Science, The Nature and Properties of SOILS

Kansas State University

St. Louis School of Data Processing

Skills

  • Turf management and landscape design
  • Irrigation systems and soil analysis
  • Pest control strategies
  • Project planning and execution

Educational Training

  • Certified Golf Course Superintendent
  • Washington Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
  • Turf and Ornamentals
  • Longview Community College - Turfgrass Management Program
  • Johnson County Community College
  • Kansas State University - Urban Soil Science/The Nature and Properties of SOILS
  • Toro - Advanced Irrigation Design
  • Toro - SitePro System
  • GCSAA Seminars - Extensive list
  • St. Louis School of Data Processing

Associations

  • GCSAA
  • Canadian Golf Superintendents Association
  • Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association
  • Western Canada Turfgrass Association
  • Washington Weed Board - Director

References

  • Dr. Gwen Stahnke, Retired Professor of Turf & Chemical Science
  • Chris Repass, Retired PGA Professional, 509-240-6454, cmrepass1@gmail.com
  • Scott Daggatt, W3 Entertainment, 206-730-9000, daggatt@gmail.com
  • Larry Giluly, USGA Retired Turf Advisory Agronomist
  • Matt Parascand, Wilber-Ellis Co. Certified Crop Agronomist

Timeline

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

W3 /Veterans Memorial Golf Course
11.2022 - Current

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Early-Repass Golf / Veterans Memorial Golf Course
01.2014 - 11.2022

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Peninsula Golf Club, Inc
10.1995 - 01.2014

Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Chapel Woods Golf Course
05.1988 - 10.1995

Golf Course Superintendent, Class A

Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
09.1980 - 11.1984

Turfgrass Management Program -

Longview Community College

Johnson County Community College

Urban Soil Science, The Nature and Properties of SOILS

Kansas State University

St. Louis School of Data Processing

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