About the Role
Big Easy Ranch Is Seeking An Experienced And Passionate Director Of Agronomy & Grounds To Lead All Golf Course Maintenance, Landscaping, And Grounds Operations Throughout The Property. As a Private Members-only Sporting Club, Big Easy Ranch Is Committed To Providing Members And Guests With Exceptional Course Conditions, Beautiful Grounds, And a First-class Golf Experience. Big Easy Ranch Features 30 Holes Of Golf. The Covey, An 18-hole Championship Course Which Was Awarded Best New Private Golf Course For 2024 By Golf Digest And Also Debuted At #111 In The Golf Digest Top 200 Courses In The US In 2025. The Antler, a 12-hole Par 3 Course That Was Renovated During The First Half Of 2026, Reopening In September 2026. The Covey Has Hosted Numerous Prestigious Championships With Others Upcoming
2025 Southern Texas PGA Professional Championship2026 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play2027 Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship2029 Texas State Amateur
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Director of Golf, the Director of Agronomy & Grounds is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day agronomy operations, maintaining championship-level playing conditions, managing budgets and personnel, and ensuring the health and appearance of all golf course turf, landscaping, common areas, and grounds throughout the property. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, effective communicator, and experienced agronomy professional with extensive knowledge of turfgrass management, irrigation systems, golf course construction and maintenance, and team development.
Club Highlights
Total Annual Rounds: 18,000Total Staff: 50 (38 Agronomy/12 Landscaping)Turf Types:Greens: TifEagleTees/Fairways/Approaches/Rough: Zeon ZoysiaPractice Tee: Zeon ZoysiaIrrigation System: Rain BirdEquipment: John Deere, Toro; combination of purchased and leased assets
Preferred Qualifications
Proven success in the management and maintenance of Bermuda grass putting greensExperience overseeing and maintaining Zoysia turfgrassStrong communication, leadership, and organizational abilitiesExtensive golf knowledge with a thorough understanding of championship-caliber course setup and conditioning
Essential Functions
Lead and manage all golf course maintenance, landscaping, and grounds operations throughout the property.Establish and maintain championship-level standards for greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and practice facilities.Develop and implement agronomic programs for turf health, fertility, pest management, and environmental stewardship.Manage irrigation systems, water delivery systems, pumps, wells, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.Develop annual budgets, operational plans, and capital improvement recommendations for all agronomy and grounds operations.Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate agronomy staff, assistant superintendents, and grounds personnel.Coordinate hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management of department employees.Maintain records related to chemical applications, fertilizer programs, fuel usage, irrigation, and maintenance activities.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding chemicals, pesticides, and environmental practices.Manage procurement and inventory of fertilizers, chemicals, equipment, and grounds supplies.Work closely with the Director of Golf to coordinate golf events, tournaments, maintenance schedules, and course conditions.Communicate regularly with members regarding course conditions, projects, and agronomic practices.Lead construction projects, course renovations, and grounds improvement initiatives.Stay current on industry trends, turfgrass research, technology, and best management practices.Perform additional duties assigned by the CEO/General Manager.
Secondary Job Functions
Assist with club-wide improvement projects and special events as needed. Support other departments with grounds and landscaping needs throughout the property. Attend professional development opportunities, conferences, and industry seminars. Help promote a positive working relationship between agronomy staff, golf operations, and club management. Maintain a professional and positive presence throughout the club.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management, or a related field required.Minimum of 10 years of golf course management experience, including at least 5 years as a Golf Course Superintendent.
About Big Easy Ranch
A Sporting Club Like No Other ! Spanning 2,000 rolling acres in the Texas foothills of Colorado County lies Big Easy Ranch, the ultimate experience for outdoor sports and golf enthusiasts. Conveniently located between Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Big Easy Ranch is just far enough away from the hectic pace of city life. Since its opening 2016, Big Easy Ranch has become widely recognized for its world class wingshooting, whitetail deer and exotic hunting, state-of-the-art sporting clays course and fishing. In 2023, The Covey opened for play and has since been ranked #1 Best New Private Course in the Country 2025 by Golf Digest and #1 Golf Course in Texas 2025 by The Dallas Morning News. Big Easy Ranch also boasts The Antler nine-hole par 3 golf course, also designed by renowned course architect Chet Williams, The Golf Academy and extensive golf practice facilities. Big Easy Ranch provides a Membership experience like no other with access to the finest sporting, golf and outdoor amenities along with luxurious overnight lodging with a world-class dining and wine program.