Golf Course Superintendent

New Haven, CT |New Haven Country Club, founded in 1898, is among the earliest golf clubs in the United States. Yale professor Theodore Woolsey was instrumental in its incorporation and early growth, with the club intentionally located outside New Haven to avoid overcrowding from Yale students who had overwhelmed the original downtown course. Land was acquired along scenic Lake Whitney, and by 1899 construction began on both the golf course and a distinctive Old English–style stone clubhouse, with a suspension footbridge providing access from Whitney Avenue and the trolley line.

By the spring of 1900, the club had quickly become a premier social destination, celebrated for its tranquil setting, elegant clubhouse, and renowned restaurant. Early membership included prominent figures such as Eli Whitney III, Walter Camp, and U.S. President William Howard Taft, reflecting the club’s stature within the region. The combination of natural beauty, thoughtful design, and growing enthusiasm for golf positioned New Haven Country Club as a leading institution in Connecticut’s social and sporting life.

In 1920, the club made a pivotal decision to redesign the course under famed architect Willie Park, Jr., a two‑time British Champion who personally supervised the project. His influence is most evident in the club’s famously challenging, rolling greens. While members have enjoyed a variety of recreational activities over the years, golf has always remained at the heart of the club.

Paired with a historic clubhouse and a membership of community leaders, this enduring golfing tradition defines the richness and legacy of New Haven Country Club.

The most recent golf course improvements include a bunker renovation and tree removal. The club has also a continuous relationship with renowned golf course architect Brian Schneider highlighting the focus on continued excellence of this historic layout.

Club details:

Facility:
Member Owned

Course Access:
Private Equity

Number of Holes: 18

Total Annual Rounds: 18,000

Members: 450

Practice Range:
Yes

Short Game Area:
Yes

Title:

Golf Course Superintendent

Reports to:

General Manager

Supervises:
Maintenance Staff of 8 full time and nearing 20 in season

Position

Description:

The Golf Course Superintendent reports to the General Manager and is responsible for all golf course and grounds operations. The role provides strategic leadership for agronomy, daily playing conditions, long‑term planning, staff development, and capital project execution. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and a great teammate who is visible with a passion for excellence.

The Golf Course Superintendent works closely with the Head Golf Professional and Grounds Committee and serves as a visible, trusted leader to members, staff, and Club leadership. This position will play a key role in preparation for and execution of the Club’s upcoming golf course projects.

• Lead all golf course and grounds operations, including the course, practice areas, and club landscaping.
• Deliver outstanding daily and tournament playing conditions.
• Hire, train, mentor, and lead a team of approximately 15 staff members.
• Develop and execute annual and long‑term agronomic plans.
• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Serve as the club’s primary internal liaison for the 2027 golf course pond project.
• Communicate consistently with leadership, committees, and membership.
• Collaborate with the Head Golf Professional on course setup and member experience.

• The golf course superintendent assumes responsibility for managing and maintaining golf course properties, which may include:
  • Bent grass greens
  • Maintenance equipment
  • Clubhouse grounds and landscaping
  • Open spaces, wooded areas, unused acreage, and areas outside the perimeter fence
  • Sod farm and nursery
  • Other properties as specified in writing by the superintendent’s supervisor

• Oversee construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors.
• Prepares…