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Rocky Pulone

Auburn,GA

Summary

Assistant Superintendent with extensive experience at public and private golf facilities, excelling in system installation and repair. Proven track record in water management and crew supervision, effectively training teams to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in technical troubleshooting and project management, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor of Irrigation Installation

Self Employed Web
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2025 - Current

Irrigation Tech/ Asst. Super

Atlanta Country Club
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Started in an irrigation tech position but was promoted to assistant shortly after hire.
  • Responsible for getting the newly installed two-wire system running at full potential.
  • Performed multiple repairs on broken wires. Tracking and locating ground faults with Armada irrigation equipment.
  • Programmed new programs in the Lynx system to use water more efficiently.
  • Installed the new low-pressure irrigation system at the clubhouse completely.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with the 2-wire system.

Asst. Superintendent

Druid Hills Golf Club
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • A1 A4 Bermuda greens, Tiftsport, Zeon, and Zoro tees with Tiftsport and Tacoma 31 fairways and rough.
  • Managed course conditions for USGA Women's Open Qualifier and Dogwood Invitational.
  • Lead role on Hole #7 approach expansion and collar restoration.
  • Lead role on multiple drainage projects.
  • Took data from greens using the USGA Deacon program.
  • Responsible for building programs and applying chemicals.
  • Monitored water management and repairs to the irrigation system.
  • Trained all new personnel for the proper equipment use, safety, and care.
  • Created a welcome PowerPoint for new employees.
  • Daily crew management of up to 25 employees, including work with the H2B Program.
  • Attended Greens Committee meetings and GCSA seminars.

Asst. Superintendent

Smoke Rise C.C.
Stone Mountain, GA
11.2022 - 03.2023
  • Champion Bermuda greens. A mixture of Bermuda and Zoysia fairways, tees, and rough.
  • Responsible for building programs and applying chemicals.
  • Performed repairs to water and irrigation systems.
  • Daily crew management and managing payroll.

Asst. Superintendent

Trophy Club of Apalachee
Dacula, GA
01.2020 - 11.2022
  • Champion Bermuda greens, and a mixture of Bermuda and Zoysia fairways, tees, and rough.
  • Responsible for building programs and applying chemicals.
  • Monitored water management and performed repairs to the irrigation system.
  • Performed completed renovation to the driving range, and tee box construction.
  • Trained all new personnel for the proper equipment use, safety, and care.
  • Daily crew management and managing payroll.

Internship

Hooch Golf Club
Duluth, GA
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Public golf course
  • Public golf course with A1/A4 Bent grass greens, Bermuda fairways, tees, and rough.
  • Learned all aspects of golf course maintenance, daily crew management, monitoring wilt/disease pressure, bunker renovations, and irrigation repair.
  • Learned chemical sprayer application.
  • Public golf course

Internship

Old Elm Club
Highland Park, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Company Overview: Private golf course
  • Private golf course with V8 Bentgrass greens, fairways, and tees. Kentucky Bluegrass rough.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance practices to keep the course in optimal condition.
  • Installed tees and drainage along with 20-acre fairway sod renovation.
  • Private golf course

Greenskeeper

Trophy Club of Apalachee
Dacula, GA
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Learned how to use all mowing equipment.
  • Learned how to fix irrigation pipes alongside the irrigation technician.

Education

BS - Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass and Golf Course Management

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)
Tifton, GA
12.2019

Rainbird Irrigation Tech Boot Camp

Skills

  • Irrigation system repair
  • Irrigation system installation
  • Water management
  • Chemical application
  • Crew management
  • Employee training
  • Project management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Safety compliance
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team Training
  • Natural resource management
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Field repair
  • Team supervision
  • Communication
  • Irrigation system design

Activities Certificates

  • GA Pesticide Applicators Licence, #13467
  • GGSCA Member
  • ABAC Golf Team
  • Rainbird Irrigation Tech Boot Camp

Timeline

Supervisor of Irrigation Installation

Self Employed Web
01.2025 - Current

Irrigation Tech/ Asst. Super

Atlanta Country Club
05.2024 - 11.2024

Asst. Superintendent

Druid Hills Golf Club
03.2023 - 03.2024

Asst. Superintendent

Smoke Rise C.C.
11.2022 - 03.2023

Asst. Superintendent

Trophy Club of Apalachee
01.2020 - 11.2022

Internship

Hooch Golf Club
05.2019 - 08.2019

Internship

Old Elm Club
05.2018 - 08.2018

Greenskeeper

Trophy Club of Apalachee
05.2016 - 08.2016

BS - Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass and Golf Course Management

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

Rainbird Irrigation Tech Boot Camp

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