Assistant Management
Resume:
Golf Course Superintendent
** ****** *** ~ Galloway, NJ 08205
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Qualifications
** ***** ** ********* *** successful management experience in the industry at varying facilities
such as Augusta National Golf Club, Bethpage Black Course, and Seaview Resort and Spa; direct
experience with managing bentgrass/poa annua greens in the transition zone.
Strong ability to provide tournament conditions and maintenance for golf events, with 8 years
tournament experience with USGA, PGA Tour, Champions Tour and LPGA Tour events.
Experience in golf course construction/renovation and project management of renovation projects
such as new irrigation system installations/irrigation upgrades, rebuilding/new construction of tee
boxes, complete bunker renovations and drainage.
Recognized for certification in environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, water
conservation, water quality management and chemical use reduction and safety by Audubon
International and their work with golf courses.
Self-starter with successful record of recruiting, training and leading a dedicated team.
Advanced knowledge of all agronomic factors pertaining to turfgrass including IPM, water-use
efficiency, fertilizer, disease control and the latest in cultural practices.
Superior ability to reduce facility-wide expenditures, thereby maintaining or decreasing club budgets
while implementing programs to increase productivity.
P rofessional Experience
StoNE haRboR Golf Club ~ CaPE May CouRt houSE, NJ 2011 PRESENt
Golf Course Superintendent
1 8-hole private golf club, deigned by Desmond Muirhead and established in 1988 located within
minutes of the South Jersey Shore. The golf course is spread out over 350 acres and features 40
acres of water hazards that come into play on 11 out of the 18 holes. It features Bentgrass / Poa
annua greens, tees and fairways. Stone Harbor Golf Club supports 25,000 rounds per year.
Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the golf course.
Maintain course playing conditions consistent with the expectations of the membership.
Conduct annual performance reviews with all employees.
Formulated and implemented a pesticide and fertility program for the golf course which resulted
in a $20,000 savings.
Implemented turfgrass tissue testing program for the putting greens through a turfgrass consulting.
service which has helped increase overall plant health and playing conditions with decreasing
pesticide applications by 20%
Kevin tansey
81 Mattix Run ~ Galloway, NJ 08205
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MEdfoRd VillaGE CouNtRy Club ~ MEdfoRd, NJ 2009 2011
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
1 8-hole private country club, designed by William F. Gordon and established in 1963, has long
enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most challenging courses in the Delaware Valley. It
features Bentgrass / Poa annua greens, tees and fairways. Medford Village Country Club supports
25,000 rounds per year.
Oversaw and assisted in the installation of a full course irrigation system upgrade that was tied into
the existing irrigation system to reduce overall cost by $200,000.
Successfully completed total course bunker renovation project consisting of reshaping, new drainage,
bunker liner and sand.
Managed and oversaw the installation of XGD drainage (existing greens drainage) on 5 putting greens
to increase plant health and firmness of the putting surface
SEaViEw RESoRt aNd SPa, a MaRRiott RESoRt ~ Galloway, NJ
Bay Course Superintendent 2 006 2009
Pines Course Superintendent 2 004 2006
A 36-hole, world-class bay side resort with a 300-room hotel situated on 670 acres of pristine
pinelands in southern New Jersey. An annual host to the LPGA ShopRite Classic (Bay Course) and
host of the 1942 PGA Championship (Composite of Pines/Bay Courses). It features Bentgrass/ Poa an-
nua greens, tees, and fairways. Seaview Resort supports 55,000 rounds a year.
Devised fertilizer and chemical program which resulted in more consistent playing conditions and
reduced chemical and fertilizer budget line item by $25,000.
Initiated and completed a program to achieve certification in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf Courses, becoming only one of 23 facilities in the State to achieve certification.
Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures for the orderly and consistent
maintenance of the golf course
Reviewed and altered basic management practices on the golf course, which resulted in an increase
in productivity by 10%.
Designed and executed in-house irrigation upgrade for the green surround irrigation.
Created and promoted community involvement with helping protect a species of special concern
on the Bay Course, in which local newspapers and NBC television affiliate covered the process and
promoted the facilities commitment to the community with regards to environmental protection.
Developed and managed a successful internship program for students studying Turfgrass
Management; was able to help place two interns in Assistant Superintendent positions after
the completion of their internship
Implemented an aggressive removal of approximately 1500 trees and pruning program to increase
turf quality and improve playability of the Pines Course
faiRMouNt CouNtRy Club ~ ChathaM, NJ 2002 2003
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
18-hole private golf course with a driving range, practice green, 8 full time
and 12 seasonal staff with 30,000 rounds of play a year.
Kevin tansey
81 Mattix Run ~ Galloway, NJ 08205
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ESSEx CouNty CouNtRy Club ~ wESt oRaNGE, NJ 2001 2002
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
18-hole private golf course with a driving range, three practice greens, 8 full time
and 8 seasonal staff with 25,000 rounds of play a year.
bEthPaGE StatE PaRK ~ faRMiNGdalE, Ny 2000 2001
Black Course Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
90-hole public golf course facility with a driving range, four practice greens, 44 full time and
30 seasonal staff with 275,000 rounds of play a year. Host to the 2002 U.S. Open Championship.
auGuSta NatioNal Golf Club ~ auGuSta, Ga JaNuaRy 2000 May 2000
Crew Leader
27-hole private golf course facility with driving range, two practice greens, 55 full-time
and 15 part-time staff. Annual host of The Masters.
E ducation
StatE uNiVERSity of NEw yoRK at CoblESKill
College of Agriculture and Technology
B achelor of Technology, Turfgrass Management
Associates of Applied Science, Turfgrass Management
a dditional information
touRNaMENt ExPERiENCE
E xtensive experience in preparing and maintaining courses for tournaments, including PGA/LPGA
events and the 2000 Masters and 2002 US Open at Bethpage Black Course.
P RofESSioNal aCCREditatioNS
Recognition for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International
P rofessional Memberships/licenses
M ember of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Class A Member
Member of Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey Class A Member
New Jersey Certified Fertilizer Applicators License
New Jersey DEP Commercial Pesticide Applicators License
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