Russell ‘Gus’Balling

Please feel free to call for any questions, or ideas. I am open to all sorts of positions (I just selected assistant for the sake of filling this in).

BS of Chemistry (University of Connecticut)
Golf Turf Management (Rutgers University)

Upon completion of my BS in Chemistry and Golf Turf Management certificate, I spent my career in golf course management, resort landscape, and commercial horticulture. This included working in various states, CT, NY, TN and FL. Also, worked in golf course construction for a few years, which is what brought me to FL.

These responsibilities went well beyond day-to-day work — things like scheduling, prioritizing tasks, maintaining standards, coordinating with leadership, and solving problems as conditions changed. That environment taught me how to stay calm under pressure, manage time effectively, and take ownership of results.
Working in both those industries taught me to be operations-focused, hands-on, detail oriented where consistency, planning, and follow-through really matter. Most recently, I’ve been looking to apply those skills into a role where organization, communication, and reliability are just as important as technical ability.

Started in golf in 1992 at Ritcher Park Golf Course, then at The Connecticut Golf Club '93-'96. Assisted with the grow-in of The Golf Club of Purchase '97-'98. Then transitioned to golf course construction, going to work for Paragon. Contributed to the following projects, Spring Creek Ranch (TN), Bear's Club, Breakers Ocean Course, Mayacoo Lakes, Trump International (Jupiter), Polo Club of Boca Raton. Then worked at several clubs in Palm Beach County (FL).