Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club Director of Agronomy

DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY PROFILE: SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB MENLO PARK, CA DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY AT SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF &COUNTRY CLUB Sharon Heights Golf &Country Club is seeking an innovative, high-attention-to-detail, team-oriented Director of Agronomy with a passion for consistently providing exceptional golfing conditions. The Director of Agronomy will have experience with and an understanding of great clubs and classic golf course architecture, along with strong agronomic, organizational, communication, and leadership skills focused on consistently delivering best-in-class golf course conditions. Click here to view a brief video about this opportunity. ABOUT SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF &COUNTRY CLUB Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley in Menlo Park, California, Sharon Heights Golf &Country Club is a premier private club renowned for its exceptional golf experience and refined lifestyle. Home to a classic 18-hole layout originally designed by Jack Fleming in 1962, the course winds gracefully through rolling hills and stands of majestic oak trees, offering a strategic challenge and timeless beauty that reward both precision and creativity. In 2023, the club completed a transformative $23M renovation led by Todd Eckenrode and Origins Golf Design. Every tee, fairway, bunker, and green was thoughtfully reimagined to deliver greater strategic variety, improved playing surfaces, and a more engaging experience for members. The project also advanced the club's long-term sustainability objectives, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship and course conditioning in the region. Sharon Heights continues to host prestigious events, including the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup, reinforcing its standing as one of Northern California's most respected golf destinations. Beyond golf, Sharon Heights provides a wide range of amenities that enhance its vibrant community atmosphere. The club offers exceptional dining, numerous golf events and instruction, an active racquet sports program, a full-service pool complex, and a competitive youth swim team. Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club continues to offer its members not only world-class golf but a rich tradition of leisure, competition, and camaraderie. SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF &COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS 565 Members Annual Rounds Approximately: 26,00040 % Carts Handicaps: Men - 16.8, Women 28.7 Grounds Budget Approximately: $4.05M Irrigation System: 2023 install, Brand and control system Rainbird Water Source/Restrictions: Recycled Water Facility on Site Greens and Grounds Committee: Chairperson, term 1- 3 years, 9 Committee Members, 8-11 meetings per year Green Speed Expectations: 11.5 Greens- USGA, Bentgrass Variety Pure Distinction Fairways and tees - Bentgrass, Varieties Blend of Pures Bunker Liner: Capillary Concrete Starting Tee times at 8:00 a.m. SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF &COUNTRY CLUB WEBSITE: DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY - POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Agronomy at Sharon Heights Golf &Country Club reports directly to the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. He works closely with the Greens &Grounds Committee and its Chairperson. The Director of Agronomy will lead and manage their department to ensure exceptional golfing conditions daily. The Director of Agronomy is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Sharon Heights Golf &Country Club golf course and grounds. In addition, the Director of Agronomy will provide innovative and relevant leadership and will perpetuate and foster an educational culture that develops and produces future turf professionals. They must have a natural style of "sincere engagement" with members and staff, a love of the game of golf, and a relentless attention to detail. They are expected to be a visible presence on the Club's team and among the Members. Direct Reports include: Superintendent; 1 Assistant Shop ManagerHorticulturalist KEY ATTRIBUTES AND AREAS OF FOCUS Agronomics Deliver consistently firm, fast, and high-quality playing conditions across greens, fairways, tees, and roughs. Lead the control and management of Poa annua across all playing surfaces. Evaluate and enhance fairway sand capping, drainage systems, irrigation infrastructure, and bunker surrounds. Oversee all Club grounds, including landscaping and comprehensive tree management planning. Remain current with emerging technologies and actively engage with industry peers to drive continuous improvement. Member Engagement Maintain a visible and approachable presence with the membership at appropriate times. Serve as liaison between manage