Zachary Willoughby

Highly skilled and hard working student with over 4 years of experience in overseeing and maintaining golf courses and athletic fields of varying sizes and complexities. Strong knowledge and understanding of golf course maintenance practices, turf management, irrigation systems, and equipment operation. Proven ability to lead and supervise a team of grounds maintenance staff to ensure the highest quality playing surfaces and overall field conditioning. Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-oriented approach to consistently meet or exceed course maintenance goals and standards. Adept at budgeting and resource management to effectively allocate resources and optimize operational efficiency. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with golf course management, staff, and members.

Commercial Pesticides License, The Ohio State University, expected 03/2025, I currently working on my CPL while I get hands on experience with various types of fields including all 18 holes at Teton Pines Country Club as well as a number of different practice and game fields at The Ohio State Athletic Department.

OSU Rugby, 08/2022, expected 12/2025, I'm a huge fan of sports as a whole and have played rugby during my time at Ohio State where I helped lead and contribute to a top-ranked team using my skills as a player, leader, coach/mentor, while also contributing my skills in social media and public speaking while being head of alumni relations.

• Brent Packer, Athletic Facility Boss, 08/2021, 12/2025, Brent and myself have a great relationship as I've worked for him throughout my time at Ohio State as he sparked my interest in the career field I've taken.
• Mark Lyon, Sup. Intern Boss, 05/2024, 09/2024, Mark has taught me the most in the shortest amount of time and has been a great leader and mentor as I venture through my career.