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Golf Course
The Municipal Golf Course is the premier Public Golf Course in the State and hosts over 40,000 rounds of golf a year. The upkeep and maintenance of the golf course is the top priority. The course is a classic layout that was originally designed by Walter Johnson who was a construction Superintendent for Donald Ross.
Superintendent Responsibilities
The Superintendent manages the staff responsible for care of the turf grass, applications of pesticides and fertilizers, irrigation systems, equipment purchases and maintenance. In addition, he formulates and implements grounds maintenance plans for construction needs related to drainage, bunker and tee rehabilitation, tree programs and cart path enhancement.
Course Operations Manager
The Course Operations Manager supervises the pro shop services and oversees the seasonal golf staff responsible for providing customer services for golfers. Additionally, he schedules league play, tournaments and tee times and is responsible for purchasing consumable items for resale, collection of revenues and record keeping. Golf lessons for the recreational public are also provided.
Teamwork
The Superintendent and the Operations Manager, along with their staffs, work as a team to provide a well-groomed golf course and pleasant conditions in which to play golf.