Resume Andrew Scott 2019
Resume Andrew Scott 2019
Resume Andrew Scott 2019
S C O T T
230 West Maiden Lane, Kansas City, Missouri 64114
913.653.3246
[email protected]
andrewscottgcm.weebly.com
Professional Profile
Experienced industry professional with a strong desire to become a Golf Course Superintendent at a golf facility committed to
providing premier agronomic conditions and improving current infrastructure
Extremely dependable leader who values communication and relationships conducive to a positive and effective work
environment
Detail oriented work ethic developed over the course of 10 years in Lead Assistant and Superintendent roles
Knowledgeable in implementation of comprehensive integrated pest management practices to maximize agronomic conditions
and member experience
Current with industry technology and practices through professional relationships and continuing education
Ability to analyze and adapt management philosophies and practices through experience gained by working under respected
superintendents at premier golf facilities
Experience
The National Golf Club of Kansas City – Parkville, Missouri July 2017 – Present
Assistant Superintendent, The Deuce at The National
Lead daily operations of a large team committed to providing premier agronomic conditions at a private golf facility with an
annual maintenance budget of over $750,000
Assist the Director of Golf Course Maintenance in all aspects of facility management, operations, and budget planning with a
common goal of maximizing course conditions through rigorous agronomic practices and detail oriented project work
Developed comprehensive equipment safety standards and training programs to ensure associate safety and efficiency in
every task within the department
Key member in the execution of a rigorous cultural greens program through aeration and topdressing practices to provide
optimal firmness and consistency of putting surfaces
Designed a template for daily agronomic forecasting - an electronic communication avenue for daily depiction of team
agronomic plans and chemical applications for distribution to all department heads
Developed a data entry worksheet for detailed record keeping of daily, monthly and yearly environmental statistics as they
pertain to agronomic practices and budget forecasting
Integral team member in the planning and execution of preventative and curative pesticide and fertilizer application programs
for L93 creeping bentgrass greens, Meyer zoysia tees and fairways, and fescue rough
Oversee the planning and execution of multiple course enhancement projects including drainage installation, irrigation
expansion, an extensive annual tree maintenance program, landscape design & installation, and course construction projects
Assisted the Director of Golf Course Maintenance, Tom Watson Designs, and Viridity course construction associates in the
planning, design, and construction of 39 Better Billy Bunkers
Work in conjunction with other team leaders in daily irrigation planning and system maintenance through in-field adjustments,
repairs, Flowtronix pump station maintenance, and the use of Rain Bird Cirrus central control
Teetering Rocks Golf Course – Kansas City, Missouri March 2014 – July 2017
Golf Course Superintendent
Coordinated all aspects of Golf Course Maintenance
Consistently improved agronomic conditions with an annual maintenance budget of $180,000
Executed a fiscally responsible budget while maintaining communication with course owner to ensure financial needs were
met without sacrificing turf health and playability
Responsible for hiring and training all golf course maintenance personnel
Successfully converted fairways to Meyer zoysia from sod strips to 95% coverage in 3 years
Responsible for all irrigation system maintenance and repairs including the upgrade of over 50 irrigation heads
Performed all daily and yearly cutting unit maintenance procedures including cut quality maintenance and reel grinding of John
Deere 2500, Toro Triflex 3300, and Toro Reelmaster 5510 cutting units
Developed and executed a fertility and pesticide program for Penncross bentgrass putting surfaces and collars, Meyer zoysia
fairways and tees, and bluegrass/fescue rough
Implemented a consistent aerification and topdressing program for putting surfaces
Re-established and renovated greens collars to nearly 100% Penncross bentgrass by re-establishing greens shape and
supplementing areas with sod installation
The Country Club of Leawood – Leawood, Kansas September 2009 – March 2014
Leawood South Country Club
Lead Assistant Superintendent
Managed daily operations of a private golf facility in the transition zone with an annual maintenance budget of over $700,000
Oversaw all chemical calibrations and applications to the golf course, including A4 bentgrass putting surfaces
Constructed and established two A4 bentgrass nurseries
Responsible for irrigation system management, repair, winterization, and use of Toro Site Pro
Assisted in budget forecasting and communication with greens committee and members
Key leader in numerous course enhancement projects including bunker renovations, fairway expansion, drainage installation,
and hardscape additions
Performed yearly comprehensive tree maintenance program with a 42’ mobile lift
Worked closely with Todd Clark of CE Golf Design in the re-design of hole #11; constructed a new fairway bunker which
included terrain shaping, drainage installation, irrigation re-design, and turf re-establishment
Hosted and coordinated the management of The Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Championship for the LPGA Futures Tour
Meadowbrook Country Club – Prairie Village, Kansas March 2009 - September 2009
2nd Assistant Superintendent
The Golf Club of Kansas – Lenexa, Kansas August 2008 - October 2008
Golf Course Maintenance
Colbert Hills Golf Club – Manhattan, Kansas February 2008 - August 2008
Turf Team
Galway Bay Golf Resort – County Galway, Ireland May 2007 - August 2007
Turfgrass Intern
Indian Hills Country Club – Mission Hills, Kansas March 2000 - August 2005
Player Services Manager, Golf Course Maintenance
Education
University of Missouri – Kansas City 2003 - 2005
Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Regular attendee of local, national, and other related professional education conferences
Working toward completion of GCSAA’s assistant superintendent certificate series in agronomics and business operations
Active certified commercial pesticide applicator license
Kansas State University student chapter representative to the College of Agriculture student council (2006 - 2008)