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Micah Flores

Ceres,CA

Summary

Passionate individual in golf turf management and maintenance. With the intent of growing a deeper understanding of turf grass science. I'm always ready to get my hands dirty and dissect any issues thrown my way.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Turf Intern

Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run
04.2024 - Current
  • Analyze problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects.
  • Enhanced intern productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.

• Spray pesticides & herbicides on greens, fairways, and roughs.

• Lead small teams in sod projects, bunker restoration, storm clean up.

• Work alongside the assistant superintendent and superintendent in irrigation breaks.

• Tee box leveling.

• Mow tees, fairways, overgrown areas.

Greenskeeper

River Oaks Golf Course
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Check moisture on greens to ensure stable growth.
  • Inspected turf for pests, weeds and diseases.
  • Mow golf greens with a Toro Triplex & John Deere push mower.
  • Manually water greens and fairways on timer box.
  • Lay down sod to build a green & tee box.
  • Sand and repair dead spots on collars and greens.
  • Fertilize greens.
  • Set traps for wildlife (skunks, raccoons, possums).
  • Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.

Driving Range Supervisor

River Oaks Golf Course
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Manage and schedule crew.
  • Repair damaged areas on greens with hexagon plugs.
  • Cut cups.
  • Syringe and hand water greens.
  • Aerate greens.
  • Drag sand on greens with coco mat & brush.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts

Driving Range Attendant

River Oaks Golf Course
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Pick up balls on diesel-powered ball picker.
  • Wash and sanitize golf carts.
  • Collect recyclables and empty trash bins.
  • Fill divots on driving range with sand.
  • Repair divots on greens.
  • Weed eat and edge around course.
  • Greeted customers with warm, friendly and welcoming tone.
  • Swept pathways and entryways, removing leaves and other obstacles.
  • Checked driving range and grounds daily to identify and manage maintenance needs.
  • Maintained golf cart fleet with regular upkeep to fluids.

PGA Agronomy Volunteer

Torrey Pines
01.2024 - 01.2024

• Recorded stimp & firmness data of the North and South Course.

• Raking bunkers, repairing bunkers from storm damage.

• Fairway clean up. Picking up debris, ensuring turf is in pristine/playable condition.

• Working alongside large teams to ensure a fluid playing surface for PGA Tour professionals.

Education

2 Year Professional Golf Turf Program -

Rutgers
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Thomas Downey High School
05.2020

Skills

  • Social Media Savvy
  • Fertilizer Application
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Lawn Aeration
  • Worker Training and Motivation
  • Reliable and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Turf and Sod Care

Affiliations

Student Member of GCSAA

Timeline

Turf Intern

Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run
04.2024 - Current

PGA Agronomy Volunteer

Torrey Pines
01.2024 - 01.2024

Greenskeeper

River Oaks Golf Course
01.2022 - 04.2024

Driving Range Supervisor

River Oaks Golf Course
07.2020 - 01.2022

Driving Range Attendant

River Oaks Golf Course
01.2019 - 05.2020

2 Year Professional Golf Turf Program -

Rutgers

High School Diploma -

Thomas Downey High School
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