Taylor Lehn
Morriston,Canada
Summary
Dynamic turf management professional with extensive experience at The Pulpit Club, excelling in irrigation maintenance & repair and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and effective training. Skilled in equipment operation and maintaining high turf quality, ensuring optimal course conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Rattlesnake Point Golf Club
Milton, Ontario
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily maintenance schedules
- Monitored turf health and water usage to ensure optimal playing conditions
- Implemented best practices for pest management and soil health improvements
- Supported budget management through inventory tracking and resource allocation
- Trained new staff on maintenance procedures and safety protocols effectively
- Built on-the-job expertise from partnering closely with the superintendent
- Created strategies for improving efficiency within the turf department
- Trained and developed key personnel to expand skillsets and create depth of knowledge within the turf department
Senior Second-Assistant Superintendent
The Pulpit Club
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Planned and delegated daily tasks to staff, ensuring efficient operations
- Monitored turf health and implemented effective maintenance strategies
- Trained and developed employees and turf interns to build new skillsets
- Maintained accurate daily records and scheduling for staff activities
- Repaired and troubleshot irrigation issues
- Assisted installation of a new Toro irrigation system
- Managed weekend shifts independently, demonstrating leadership and reliability
Assistant in Training
The Pulpit Club
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw installation and troubleshooting of irrigation systems to ensure optimal performance
- Led diverse teams for projects including 'Ecobunker' construction, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained accurate records while applying fertilizers and pesticides
- Collected daily weather data and greens condition metrics, including stimpmeter readings
- Trained staff to ensure operations are executed safely and productively
- Managed weekend shifts autonomously, ensuring continuity of operations
Turf Intern
The Pulpit Club
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Mowed greens, tees, and aprons
- Performed daily course setup routines
- Conducted bunker maintenance
- Assisted with irrigation repairs and hand watering
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides
- Managed small teams
- Gained initial experience with IPM records
Golf Course Maintenance Associate
Granite Ridge Golf Club
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Hand-watered greens and irrigated fairways
- Changed pin locations
- Operated Toro cutting and grooming units
- Spread fertilizers using tractor equipment
- Assisted with irrigation troubleshooting
- Participated in construction projects (e.g., wooden bridges, interlock paths)
Education
Turfgrass Management -
University of Guelph
04.2022
Skills
- Ontario Landscape Exterminator License
- Strong leadership and team-building ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive in problem solving
- Skilled equipment operator
- Chain saw experience
- Experienced in turf management
- Experienced in irrigation
- Experienced in IPM
- Project management
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Former University of Windsor Baseball Team athlete
- Enjoys exercise and spending time outdoors
Volunteer Experience
Youth Baseball Camp Coach, University of Windsor, Set up camp equipment and greeted arriving families, Ran skill-development stations and coached youth participants
References
- Jeff Cardwell, Superintendent of The Pulpit, 416-676-7064
- Michael Allen, Superintendent of The Paintbrush, 519-938-6979
- Bill McAllister, Superintendent of Rattlesnake Golf Club, 416-902-7852
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Rattlesnake Point Golf Club
08.2025 - Current
Senior Second-Assistant Superintendent
The Pulpit Club
01.2025 - 06.2025
Assistant in Training
The Pulpit Club
01.2023 - 01.2024
Turf Intern
The Pulpit Club
01.2022 - 01.2023
Golf Course Maintenance Associate
Granite Ridge Golf Club
03.2019 - 12.2021
Turfgrass Management -
University of Guelph