Robert Jacobs
Freeport,FL
Summary
Accomplished golf course superintendent with a proven track record at prestigious country clubs, specializing in strategic planning and operations management. Expertise in enhancing renowned golf courses while effectively managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading teams to achieve exceptional results. Strong people management skills and effective verbal communication consistently facilitate the achievement of goals within budgetary constraints. Committed to delivering excellence in all aspects of course maintenance and team leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Rocky Bayou Country Club
Niceville, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Managed and optimized a $1.2 million course maintenance budget for a semi-private country club.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive spray programs for fertility, fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide applications.
- Monitor moisture management to ensure proper conditions are being met.
- Spearheaded planning and design of landscape areas to elevate club appeal.
- Plan and direct an aggressive irrigation management program to enhance proper irrigation methods.
- Developed and implemented maintenance schedules to ensure optimal golf course conditions and aesthetic appeal.
- Prepare capital improvement budgets for future club development.
- Plan and direct a in depth equipment preventive equipment maintenance program.
- Added numerous small surface irrigation systems to existing landscaped beds.
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Northriver Yacht Club
Tuscaloosa, AL
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Operate and manage a 1.2 million dollar budget to meet membership expectations.
- Plan, organize, and direct all golf and grounds maintenance practices on property.
- Create and implement fertility, fungicide, weed control, and pesticide programs.
- Monitor moisture management to ensure proper conditions are being met.
- Propose annual maintenance budgets and yearly capital improvement projects.
- Developed and executed seasonal flower color programs to enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Design French drain systems and repair existing drainage.
- Orchestrated planning and design of diverse landscape and hardscape projects across property.
1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Northriver Yacht Club
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Direct Oversight of all golf course and grounds.
- Overseeing 15 employees on property including landscaping division.
- Responsible for performing weekly chemical application throughout golf course.
- Responsible for managing and repair of all irrigation on property and tracking moisture readings.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Vestavia Country Club
Birmingham, AL
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversight of all course improvement projects throughout the golf course such as drainage, landscape, and hardscape projects.
- Managing of 8+ employees on a daily basis.
- Direct oversight of all irrigation and repair on property including clubhouse, common grounds, and tennis courts.
- Rotated weekly chemical application with the superintendent.
- Planned and designed a 50k surface irrigation system renovation for the tennis department.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
East Mississippi Community College
Columbus, MS
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Schedule daily work crew of 6+ and supervise the daily task throughout the golf course.
- Apply all chemical spray application to the property when needed.
- Assist the Golf Course Superintendent with all maintenance practices.
- Participate in equipment repair and maintenance.
Education
Associate of Science - Golf And Recreational Turf Management
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS12-2019
Skills
- Leading teams
- Soil fertility management
- Integrated pest management
- Irrigation system maintenance
Certification
- Alabama Commercial Applicator OTPC # 2006835
Languages
English
Timeline
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Rocky Bayou Country Club
06.2025 - Current
Head Golf Course Superintendent
Northriver Yacht Club
11.2023 - 07.2025
1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Northriver Yacht Club
02.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Vestavia Country Club
02.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
East Mississippi Community College
05.2017 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Golf And Recreational Turf Management
East Mississippi Community College