Director of Agronomy

The Director of Agronomy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of golf course agronomy, maintenance, renovation, irrigation, budgeting, equipment, manpower and tournament readiness. The role ensures championship-quality playing conditions, operational efficiency, financial sustainability and golfer satisfaction while leading the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Golf Course Renovation & Capital Projects: Lead the planning and execution of the Golf Course Master Renovation Programme, ensuring projects meet approved specifications, timelines and budgets while minimizing disruption to golf operations.

• Agronomy & Course Conditioning: Maintain high standards across greens, fairways, tees, roughs, bunkers and practice areas through effective turf management and industry best practices.

• Greens Performance & Playing Standards: Ensure consistent putting surfaces, optimal green speed, firmness and ball roll to meet daily playing requirements and championship standards.

• Turf Health & Pest Management: Implement effective weed, pest and disease control programmes while promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable turf management practices.

• Water & Irrigation Management: Optimize irrigation system performance, water consumption and turf moisture levels while implementing water conservation initiatives.

• Budget & CAPEX Management: Develop annual operating budgets, long-term agronomy plans and capital expenditure proposals. Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

• Equipment & Resource Management: Oversee the maintenance, utilization and replacement of golf course machinery and equipment, ensuring effective resource allocation and minimal operational downtime.

• Tournament Readiness & Business Development: Maintain tournament-ready course conditions to support at least 70% of the club’s annual tournament calendar and collaborate with Golf Operations and Management to attract events and enhance the club’s reputation.

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop the T2 Agronomy Team and golf course maintenance personnel through manpower planning, performance management, coaching, training and succession planning.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Safety: Work closely with Club Management, Golf Operations, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, workplace safety, accountability and continuous improvement.