Golf Course Superintendent

About the role

Emirates Golf Club is seeking an experienced Golf Course Superintendent to lead the maintenance, presentation, and agronomic management of its golf course and practice facilities. The role ensures championship‑level playing conditions year‑round through strategic planning and resource optimisation.

Key responsibilities

• Direct all golf course maintenance operations and develop agronomic programs for turf health.
• Manage Bermuda and Paspalum surfaces, plan and execute annual ryegrass overseeding and transition management.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems, implement integrated pest management and water‑conservation practices.
• Lead tournament preparation, coordinating course setup for professional, amateur and member events.
• Provide leadership to the maintenance team, conduct training, and promote a safety‑first culture.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, control costs, and oversee procurement of materials and equipment.

Required profile

• 5–10 years of experience in golf course maintenance at a reputable facility.
• Degree, diploma or certificate in Agronomy, Turfgrass Management or related field.
• Extensive experience with Bermuda, Paspalum, and ryegrass overseeding.
• Proven tournament preparation background and ability to manage multicultural teams.
• Strong English communication skills and computer literacy.

Required skills

• Turfgrass management
• Golf facility construction principles
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Water conservation practices
• Irrigation systems
• Agronomy
• Tournament preparation
• Ryegrass overseeding
• Budgeting and cost control