The Pines Country Club – Morgantown, West Virginia

The Pines Country Club, a premier private club in the heart of Morgantown, WV, is seeking an experienced and motivated Golf Course Superintendent to lead its golf course maintenance operations. This individual will oversee all aspects of agronomy, turf management, and team development for the club’s 18-hole championship golf course and surrounding property. The Superintendent will play a critical leadership role in elevating course conditioning, executing infrastructure improvements, and fostering a strong workplace culture aligned with the club’s values and mission.

About Us

Founded in 1970, The Pines Country Club is one of West Virginia’s most established private clubs, known for its scenic layout, vibrant membership, and active year-round calendar of golf and social events. The club’s rolling terrain and mature tree lines provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for members and guests alike. With a forward-looking Board and Green Committee, The Pines is committed to investing in its course infrastructure, equipment, and people to ensure long-term excellence.

Club Highlights

• Total Annual Rounds: 24,000

• Membership: 460 Golfing, 100 Social, 60 Club

• 2025 Maintenance Budget: $1.3 Million

• Upcoming Projects: Sand channel drainage on greens, tree removal

• Irrigation System: Toro 2-line system; water source from Cheat Lake; pump station under review

• Turf Types: Bent/Poa greens; bent/Poa fairways and tees

• Equipment: Mixed fleet (purchase/lease program under review)

• Staffing Structure: Full-time, seasonal, and part-time employees (expected mix 10–12 FTEs)

• Green Committee: Active, meeting monthly
  Reports: Board Liaison
   

Initial Priorities of the Position:

• Assess and develop overall conditioning and playability standards in alignment with member expectations.

• Assess and optimize irrigation efficiency, drainage needs, and turf health across all playing surfaces.

• Lead capital planning and budgeting for 2025–2026, including equipment program review.

• Strengthen team culture, training, and retention strategies for full-time and seasonal staff.

• Develop clear communication and reporting protocols for the Green Committee and Board.

• Advance long-term agronomic and infrastructure planning for sustainable improvement.
   

Success Traits of the Individual

• Proven record of hands-on leadership, team development, and agronomic excellence.

• A strategic thinker who balances day-to-day execution with long-range planning.

• Excellent communicator who can build trust across membership, committees, and staff.

• High golf IQ with a passion for delivering tournament-quality conditions daily.

• Adaptable, resourceful, and detail-oriented under varying seasonal and budget conditions.

• Committed to mentoring assistants and future leaders within the turf industry.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Leverages technology and data to inform decision making

• Balances tradition with pragmatic improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or related field.

• 6–8 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally as a Superintendent or 1st Assistant at a comparable facility.

• Experience with irrigation systems management, water quality, and environmental stewardship.

• Strong understanding of cool-season turf management in Mid-Atlantic climates.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Aptitude and Other Traits

• Oversee all operations and employees within the Grounds Department (superintendents, assistants, greenskeepers, horticulturalist, equipment technicians, etc.) 

• Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance, purchasing, and construction of all club grounds and facilities 

• Oversees 18-holes of golf, all waterways, practice facilities and surrounding grounds

• Ensures The Pines Country Club is updated on modern agronomy,golf course maintenance methods, safety and organizational policies and procedures

• Maintain standards of playability on the golf course as set by the Green Committee Chair

• Communicate and collaborates with multiple club committees, maintains a global perspective on the golf course with other club amenities and services. 

• Recruit, train, evaluate, and motivate all staff; enforce safety and club policies

• Supervise chemical applications, contracted services, and snow removal

• Develop and monitor budgets, purchasing, and capital planning

• Remain current with industry best practices and applicable laws/regulations

• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and positive representation of the club

• Clear understanding of high expectation facilities, and classic golf course architecture

• Fosters member education and engagement 

• Seek and obtain professional advice from industry experts including golf course architects, fellow superintendents or agronomist, soil consultants, arborist and or any other specialist in a pertinent field. 

• Represent The Pines Country Club with professionalism in the community and golf industry.
   

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $105,000-$130,000

• Bonus Opportunity: Based on performance and course conditioning benchmarks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid Time Off and Winter Vacation Flexibility

• Professional Development Support: GCSAA dues, regional and national conference attendance

• Uniforms, Meals, and Golf Privileges

Application Instructions

Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé addressed to:
The Pines Country Club Search Committee
c/o Tyler Bloom, Search Consultant – Bloom Golf Partners

All materials must be submitted no later than November 17, 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place in early December 2025.

About The Pines Country Club

The position is being facilitated by Bloom Golf Partners, a leading executive search, recruiting and business consulting firm.

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