About The Golf Club at Dove Mountain

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain is owned and operated by Escalante Golf.  Escalante Golf is a boutique owner and operator of numerous properties across the United States.

As a performance-based company, Escalante is driven to be the most influential golf company in the world. By thinking differently, it has been able to create a unique opportunity for its investors, partners, and employees while providing world-class experiences for its members and guests.

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain was founded in 2009 and was originally part of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain resort. Today the club has a private membership and is open to resort guests and limited public access. The club has three nines -- Saguaro, Tortolita, and Wild Burro – all designed by Jack Nicklaus and part of his signature collection of prestige properties.

The Club has an expansive 13-acre practice facility. Several of the Clubs holes are at an elevation of 3000 feet, creating amazing views of the valley below. The mountainous backdrop is a unique setting unusual for a desert course in Arizona.

The WGC Accenture Match Play was hosted by the Club for several years

 

Superintendent

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain

Overview:   Reporting to the Director of Agronomy, this position assists with the operation of the golf course and maintenance activities including, but not limited to: turf grass/plant material maintenance programs, property/asset management, personnel management, budget/forecasting, financial management, member relations, scheduling/maintenance of irrigation systems, pesticide applications, related record keeping and compliance of regulatory issues. The Superintendent works to create an environment where staff are involved and enthusiastic, with open communications and respect for themselves, members, guests and the property.

Future Renovations

The Golf Club at Dove Mountain began an extensive renovation of all three 9-hole golf courses in May 2023, with the completion of 9 holes and plans to complete the final 18 starting in 2026. This renovation will include-

·      Relocating, softening and completely rebuilding greens and greens complexes followed up by seeding and grow in of 007 bentgrass

·      New irrigation of greens and green surrounds

·      Complete bunker renovation using premium liner and sand with the addition of new irrigation on bunker slopes and surrounds

·      Adding of forward tees and converting areas of desert vegetation to turfgrass and adding irrigation as needed

·      New Watertronix pump stations were installed in April 2023

 

Responsibilities:

●     Responsible for all phases of Golf Course Maintenance and Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel.

●     Works closely with, advises, and coordinates with the Director of Agronomy on any issues related to golf course maintenance.

●     Directs and participates in the construction and maintenance of the grounds.

●     Administers and enforces member / guest rules, regulations and policies for staff.

●     Works closely with the Director of Agronomy to operate and facilitate maintenance in a fiscally responsible and professional manner.

●     Assists with hiring and training staff including maintaining, training and performance documentation

●     Ensures irrigation systems are operational, ensures repairs are made as well as irrigation duties are being performed to keep the courses up to standard

●     Oversees and performs general maintenance including but not limited to: mowing, raking, blowing, mulching, sod work, aerification and set up

●     Supervises and assigns duties to 20 or more employees daily

●     Monitors labor expenses to budget

●     Ensures employees are trained in safe work procedures and work is performed in a safe manner by providing technical, operational and safety training for employees to ensure that staff is working within OSHA, club safety, state and federal guidelines for safe working conditions.

●     Assists with special projects and performs any other duties as assigned by management

 

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