Director of Agronomy

TPC Prestancia | Sarasota, Florida Heritage Golf Group | Full-time

Lead agronomy at a premier Florida private club at a pivotal time for both of its championship courses. As Director of Agronomy at TPC Prestancia, you’ll take the reins of the fully renovated Stadium Course and lead the complete regrassing of all 18 greens on the Players Course in 2027, from project planning and grow-in through reopening.

Set in Sarasota’s Palmer Ranch community, TPC Prestancia is a private, 36-hole club in the TPC Network, owned and operated by Heritage Golf Group. With the support of Heritage’s agronomy leadership team, you’ll develop your crew, shape how both courses play, and deliver the course conditions that bring members back week after week.

What You’ll Lead

- Oversee daily agronomy operations for the Stadium and Players courses, practice facilities, and club grounds. Set clear standards for turf health, course presentation, and playability.

- Establish and execute the maintenance program for the fully renovated Stadium Course, protecting the club’s investment and delivering consistent playing conditions.

- Direct the 2027 Players Course greens regrassing, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, turf establishment, and determining when the greens are ready for play.

- Recruit, train, and develop the agronomy team. Set clear expectations for daily work, safety, and professional development.

- Manage operating and capital budgets, purchasing, equipment maintenance, irrigation and drainage, and turf health programs. Maintain accurate records and oversee safe chemical use and storage.

- Partner with the General Manager, Director of Golf, and Heritage Golf Group’s agronomy leadership to coordinate maintenance around play and club events. Keep club leadership and members informed about course conditions, project milestones, and scheduled disruptions.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant science, or a related field, or a two-year degree in turfgrass management.

- Progressive golf course maintenance leadership experience, including responsibility for staff, budgets, and course conditioning. Experience as a Superintendent or Director of Agronomy at a premier Florida private club is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience leading a greens regrassing, renovation, or grow-in project, with strong knowledge of warm-season turf management and Florida growing conditions.

- Experience managing irrigation, drainage, water use, and pest management. Experience overseeing a multi-course operation is preferred.

- GCSAA Class A status, pesticide applicator certification appropriate for golf course operations in Florida, and a valid driver’s license.