Ryan Smith

Controlled moisture levels on tees, fairways, and approaches to maintain optimal turf conditions. Ensured proper moisture to ensure playing surfaces performed to expectations while also ensuring to not lose grass

Chemical Applications to fairways, tees and approaches with a growing knowledge of Chemicals

Able to identify diseases and other pests and understand logical chemicals to apply

Assisted in managing the crew daily as well as on sod and drainage projects

Gained valuable project management experience on two large scale projects to benefit the club and its members

Set up golf course daily by mowing, rolling greens, and cutting cups.

Assisted with irrigation and drainage repairs

Participated in cultural practices such as aerification and verticutting

Gained significant hand watering experience during a warm and dry summer in a difficult environment to keep grass alive

Did daily course set up including gaining experience mowing all surfaces, moving tees and cutting cups

Able to witness and participate in renovation projects such as new native areas as well as renovation of hole 7