Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
References
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Don Anthony

Tiny,Ontario

Summary

I consider myself a true professional, always striving for excellence in everything I do. I have been involved in Turf Management for most of my adult life and have managed small operations to one of the top-rated courses in the country. I have a unique understanding of business that propels my ability to oversee and manage teams. Creating and implementing strategies that improve conditions while cutting costs and creating efficiencies is my gift. I can see what needs to be done and then deliver it. I am a born leader who creates an environment where others want to join and contribute to the vision. Whether it's on a golf course or in business, I have a knack for problem-solving and implementing systems that produce results. I enjoy challenges and pride myself on my ability to creatively adapt and overcome.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Superintendent

Batteaux Creek
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed all aspects of golf course maintenance, including turf care, irrigation, and landscape management to ensure optimal course conditions.
  • Supervised daily mowing, trimming, and fertilization schedules to maintain aesthetic quality and playability.
  • Oversaw course construction and renovation projects to improve overall aesthetics and course playability.
  • Applied and monitored chemical treatments, including pesticides and fertilizers.
  • Sourced and managed inventory of chemicals, tools, and equipment.

President

G Bay Services Inc
04.2004 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of a lawn care business, including scheduling and customer service.
  • Provided lawn mowing, trimming, fertilization, weed control services, and more for residential and commercial properties.
  • Handled business finances, including budgeting and invoicing.
  • Built and maintained client relationships over decades of consistently delivering quality work.
  • Supervised a small team and ensured tasks were completed efficiently and on time.

Superintendent

The Ridge at Manitou GC (Golfnorth)
01.2020 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for the entire physical property, including: Turf, buildings, equipment, tools, irrigation, pumps, septic, docks, water treatment, and sewage systems.
  • Hired, supervised, and trained staff. Set wages and maintained payroll budget.
  • Purchased equipment and maintained a maintenance budget.
  • Responsible for fertilizer and chemical program planning, purchase, application, and record keeping.
  • Planned, designed, and implemented golf course improvements: Drainage, irrigation, bunkers, tree removal, traffic flow, and greens complex beautification.
  • Implemented cultural practices and advanced non-chemical organic techniques.
  • Responsible for water testing, IPM tracking, and submission and presentation of reports at town council meetings.

Superintendent

Settlers Ghost GC (golfnorth)
07.2013 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the golf course, including turf management, irrigation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
  • Managed a team of maintenance staff, providing training and ensuring efficient completion of daily tasks.
  • Developed and implemented seasonal maintenance plans to ensure optimal course conditions year-round.
  • Monitored and maintained irrigation systems, pest management, and fertilization programs to ensure healthy turf and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Managed Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs to effectively monitor, control, and prevent pests while minimizing environmental impact.

Superintendent

Sudbury Highlands GC
03.1999 - 02.2004
  • Directed day-to-day operations, including turf care, irrigation, and facility maintenance.
  • Supervised a team of groundskeepers to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
  • Ensured compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability practices in course management.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Turf Managers Short Course

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
02-1996

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON
04-1993

Skills

  • Renovation and restoration
  • Finding and creating efficiencies
  • Team building
  • Creating and implementing an efficient business model
  • Creating exceptional turf conditions
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Ontario landscape exterminators license
  • IPM certified
  • G-class license/ clean abstract

Timeline

Superintendent

Batteaux Creek
02.2025 - 08.2025

Superintendent

The Ridge at Manitou GC (Golfnorth)
01.2020 - 07.2023

Superintendent

Settlers Ghost GC (golfnorth)
07.2013 - 12.2019

President

G Bay Services Inc
04.2004 - Current

Superintendent

Sudbury Highlands GC
03.1999 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Laurentian University

Associate of Applied Science - Turf Managers Short Course

University of Guelph

References

References available upon request.
Don Anthony