Golf Course Superintendent

Shadow Hawk Golf Club – Richmond, Texas

Shadow Hawk Golf Club is seeking an experienced, motivated Golf Course Superintendent to lead the daily maintenance and operations of our Rees Jones-designed championship golf course.

Reporting directly to the Director of Agronomy, the Superintendent will oversee all aspects of golf course maintenance, staff leadership, water management, and agronomic programs while ensuring exceptional playing conditions for our members.

Shadow Hawk Golf Club spans 125 acres, winding through mature pecan groves and scenic lakes, providing a peaceful retreat from the busy Houston metropolitan area. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail creates an exceptional golf experience that our members enjoy year-round. We recently completed a 40-acre re-grassing of our putting surfaces, approaches, and fairways in 2025.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Agronomy to achieve Club goals and meet Member expectations.
• Direct all golf course maintenance and daily operations.
• Execute agronomic programs to consistently deliver outstanding playing conditions.
• Manage irrigation systems, water usage, tracking, and reporting.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain maintenance team members.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer progressive discipline when necessary.
• Provide technical, operational, and OSHA safety training for all team members.
• Ensure the proper operation, maintenance, and safe use of all equipment and machinery.
• Supervise and participate in fertilizer and pesticide applications while maintaining accurate application records in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain required agronomic, irrigation, chemical, and maintenance records.
• Order equipment, parts, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Must be proficient in calibration of fertilizer/pesticides.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 year experience as a Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent at a high end .
• Possesses Texas Pesticide Applicator License (or obtain within 90 Days).
• Warm season turf experience
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, turfgrass management, and pest management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, labor, and equipment maintenance programs.
• Passion for delivering exceptional golf course conditions and member experiences.
• High golf IQ

If you are a passionate turf professional who enjoys leading teams, developing championship playing conditions, and taking pride in delivering an exceptional golf experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Shadow Hawk Golf Club team.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain maintenance team members

Experience:

• Superintendent: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Pesticide Applicators License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000