HAROLD DAVIS
Cashiers
Summary
Dynamic Golf Course Superintendent with a proven track record at High Hampton Resort, recognized for achieving 18th in Golf Digest's Best Golf Courses in North Carolina. Expert in enhancing course conditions through innovative agronomic programs and fostering teamwork, while proficient in managing cool season grasses and implementing sustainable practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
High Hampton Resort
Cashiers
03.2022 - Current
- Managed five-year-old Tom Fazio redesigned golf course and ten acres of historical grounds.
- Maintained tournament conditions daily to ensure optimal playability.
- Achieved ranking of 18th in Golf Digest's Best Golf Courses in North Carolina for 2024.
Golf Course Superintendent
The Forest Country Club
Fort Myers
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Implemented agronomic programs that significantly improved maintenance standards.
- Enhanced course conditions by increasing infiltration rates in 10-year-old greens.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment to drive team performance.
Golf Course Superintendent
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Boca Raton
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Directed daily operations for 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
- Supervised maintenance tasks for Celebration tees, fairways, roughs, and Tifeagle greens to enhance playability.
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent/Practice Facility Superintendent
Highlands Country Club
Highlands
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed $800,000 renovation of world-class practice facility, as well as day-to-day operations of a 1928 Donald Ross designed golf course.
Golf Course Superintendent
The Polo Club of Boca Raton
Boca Raton
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Golf Course Superintendent at this 36-hole private facility.
- Directly managed agronomic programs for both courses.
- Improved playing conditions on the Club Course and Equestrian Course.
- Maintained Tifeagle greens, Tifway 419 and TifSport tees, fairways and roughs.
- The 2nd largest country club in Florida and the 3rd largest in the United States.
Education
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Provides Exceptional Conditions for the daily enjoyment of members and guests
- Experienced with Cool Season Grasses, including A1/A4 and Pure Distinction, in the Transition Zone
- Converted Greens to Champion Bermudagrass using 'No Till' renovation method at Winston Trails
- Managed Course Construction with architect Mike Strantz at True Blue Golf Club
- Reduced Water Usage by incorporating native plants in the landscape at Winston Trails and Boca Woods
- Restored Donald Ross' final design in North Carolina
Affiliations
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Certification
GCSAA Class A Golf Course Superintendent, Active
Overview
Hands-on Class A Golf Course Superintendent who brings demonstrated success in daily management of and improvements to golf courses on the east coast including FL, NC and SC. Expertise managing teams of up to 45 and budgets in excess of $3MM. Proven track record in improving course conditions as well as facility revenues.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
High Hampton Resort
03.2022 - Current
Golf Course Superintendent
The Forest Country Club
11.2019 - 03.2022
Golf Course Superintendent
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
05.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent/Practice Facility Superintendent
Highlands Country Club
03.2017 - 05.2019
Golf Course Superintendent
The Polo Club of Boca Raton
06.2013 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Turfgrass Management
North Carolina State University