Ryan Stevenson
Sharon,ON
Summary
Accomplished golf course management professional with extensive experience at Magna Golf Club and Port Carling Golf and Country Club. Proven success in enhancing turf health and golfer satisfaction through expert soil fertility management, strategic planning, and effective team leadership. Skilled in environmental compliance, water management, and maintaining high-quality playing surfaces. Deeply committed to advancing knowledge in plant and soil health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Assistant Superintendent
Magna Golf Club
04.2019 - Current
- Analyzed soil tests for nutrient analysis, enabling targeted fertilization applications for optimal turf health.
- Led efforts in maintaining exceptional greens speed/playing surfaces which enhanced golfer experience and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily work assignments, ensuring the efficient completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Interviewed, hired and directly supervised staff in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
- Maintained and monitored records for fertilization and pesticide applications.
Intern
Port Carling Golf Club
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Performed routine aerification procedures on greens to promote healthy root growth and improve long-term durability of playing surfaces.
- Ensured optimal moisture levels in greens through daily management.
Education
Diploma - Turfgrass Management
04-2019
- Turfgrass Representative, Ontario Agriculture College, 2018 - 2019
- Port Carling Golf Club, Completed 2018
- Turf bowl participation at GIC
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Maintenance planning
- Scheduling
- Water management
- Soil fertility
- Chemical application
- Environmental compliance
- Pest control
- Golf course etiquette
- Leading teams
- Managing projects
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- JHSC
- Landscape Exterminators License
- Chainsaw Certified
Timeline
Second Assistant Superintendent - Magna Golf Club
04.2019 - Current
Intern - Port Carling Golf Club
04.2018 - 09.2018
University of Guelph - Diploma, Turfgrass Management
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