THOMAS A. HOOD
Turf Care Specialist
Roswell, GA 30075
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Experienced turf specialist who has learned from some of the top superintendents in the business. I deliver punctual, reliable results and a course the members and superintendent can be proud of. SKILLS
• Project leadership: drainage water management, tree trimming, bunker maintenance
• Working independently and on teams to get the job done.
• Precision mowing techniques for fairways, greens and approaches.
• Comprehensive course set up.
• Experienced with all John Deere, Toro and Jacobson mowing equipment along aerifiers and smaller equipment including chain saws, edgers, trimmers, sod cutters, blowers etc. EXPERIENCE
Hawks Ridge Golf Club - Ball Ground, Georgia - Turf Care Specialist December 2022 – Present
• Recruited by course superintendent James Rauhuff to this Golf Digest National Top-100 rated course. Atlanta National Golf Club – (ClubCorp) Milton, Georgia - Turf Care Specialist February 2019 - December 2022
• Pete Dye designed private club that hosts LPGA events.
• Worked for superintendent James Rauhuff to dramatically improve course conditions.
• Implemented more cost-effective methods as lead fairway mower.
• Responsible for all aspects of turf management and tournament preparation. The Manor Golf and Country Club - (ClubCorp) Milton Georgia - Turf Care Specialist January 2017 - February 2019
• Worked for superintendent Tim Busek, past president, and current board member of the Georgia Golf Course Superintendent Association.
Professional Photojournalist
• Freelance Photographer - Associated Press: 2002 - 2017
• Photo Editor – Prescott Daily Courier: 1987 – 2002