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Zachary Sack

Highland Park,IL

Summary

Experienced and motivated Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in turf management, irrigation system maintenance, and landscape design to ensure firm, fast and pristine golf course conditions while maintaining turf health. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication, leveraging these soft skills to achieve operational excellence and enhance player experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Butler National Golf Club
Oak Brook, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
  • Conducted routine inspections of course conditions to identify maintenance needs.
  • Oversaw all in-house projects, including but not limited to multiple tees construction, fairway intermediates replacement, collar replacement, and entrance rebuild.
  • Managed irrigation systems, including audits, diagnostics, and repairs for Toro satellites. Pump house startup and blowout.
  • Added new drainage to enhance turf health, and plumbing of new irrigation lines to increase water efficiency.
  • Coordinated crew schedules to optimize workflow and enhance productivity on-site.
  • Supported Superintendent in daily operations and staff management tasks.
  • Maintained and oversaw chemical and fertilizer applications programs
  • Assisted in pest control efforts by applying appropriate treatments as needed.
  • Provided guidance to workers on proper techniques for mowing greens, tees, fairways, bunkers.
  • Supervised a staff of 30 individuals to ensure quality golf course conditions.
  • Assisted with budgeting and purchasing of turf equipment and supplies.
  • Researched innovative products and technologies to improve turf management practices.
  • Deep and infrequent irrigation management.
  • Planting of 300+ trees

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Glenview Park Golf Club
Glenview, Illinois
03.2017 - 03.2023
  • Helped coordinate crew schedules to optimize workflow and productivity on-site.
  • Operated equipment for mowing, aerating, and fertilizing greens and fairways.
  • Provided guidance to workers on proper techniques for mowing greens, tees, fairways, bunkers.
  • Created a comprehensive training program for all new hires in the department.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns related to course conditions.
  • Maintained and monitored chemical applications on the golf course.
  • Organized and implemented daily golf course maintenance operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local safety regulations when operating machinery or applying chemicals.
  • Delegated and assisted with tasks related to landscaping, lawn cultivation and tree pruning.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.

Baseball Trainer

One on One Baseball
Northbrook, Illinois
01.2010 - 11.2020
  • Mentored young athletes to improve teamwork and sportsmanship on the field.
  • Collaborated with parents to communicate player progress and development goals.
  • Facilitated skill-specific drills to promote individual athlete growth and confidence.
  • Advised players on nutrition and fitness for optimal health and performance.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching on unique requirements of each position.
  • Motivated players by setting achievable goals that encouraged growth both mentally and physically.
  • Demonstrated correct game play and citizenship behaviors.
  • Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
  • Developed training programs to enhance player skills and techniques.

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Winnetka Golf Club
Winnetka, Illinois
05.2010 - 08.2014
  • Greenskeeper.
  • Operated and maintained landscaping equipment for course upkeep.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Trier High School
Winnetka, IL
06-2010

Certificate in Turfgrass Management - Agronomy

Pennsylvania State University
World Campus

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Accountability
  • Training development
  • Team building

Certification

  • Green Start Academy 24'
  • NSN Toro Lynx Certificate
  • Illinois Pesticide License, Turf and Aquatics

Accomplishments

  • Turf Today Podcast, Episode Title -Zach Sack
  • Rust-Oleum Championship 2017,2018 (Ivanhoe Club)
  • NV5 Korn Ferry 2020-2024 (The Glen Club)

Timeline

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Butler National Golf Club
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Glenview Park Golf Club
03.2017 - 03.2023

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Winnetka Golf Club
05.2010 - 08.2014

Baseball Trainer

One on One Baseball
01.2010 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

New Trier High School

Certificate in Turfgrass Management - Agronomy

Pennsylvania State University

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