Typical Day at the Office

4:30 AM: Arrive at the Office

·        Check Weather Forecast – for the day & week

·        Check Irrigation System

·        Check E-mails

5:30 AM: Meet with Management Staff  

                 1^st Assistant

                 2^nd Assistant

                 Equipment Manager

                 Building Maintenance

·        Discuss Tasks Completed & Implemented – Daily & for the Week

·        Discuss Equipment Issues &/or Preventative Maintenance Work Orders

·        Discuss Irrigation and Maintenance Procedures

·        Review Comments from Membership (E-mails) if Applicable

5:45 AM: Meet with Golf Course Maintenance Staff

·        Review Task Board with Maintenance Staff from Previous Day

·        Discuss Daily Tasks & Goals for the Day

·        Insure all Safety (PPE) is Enforced

·        Open Discussion Session with the Maintenance Staff Regarding Tasks

6:00 AM: Supervise Maintenance Staff Checking of Equipment

                 Oil

                 Fuel

                 Tire Pressure                                                                             

                 Safety Parameters, etc…

6:10 AM: Supervise Flow Through of First 3 Holes for Mowing and Golf Course Setup

6:45 AM: Visit Golf Cart Barn

·        Ensure Proper Cleaning of Golf Carts is Implemented from Previous Night

·        Check Records for Preventative Maintenance of Golf Cart Fleet

·        Visit with Golf Cart Mechanic to Discuss any Issues

7:00 AM: Visit with Attending Golf Professional in Golf Shop

·        Discuss Golf Course Setup (Pin Position, Cart Path Rules, etc…)

·        Receive Feedback Regarding Member Concerns or Comments

·        Review Suggestions from Suggestion Boxes in LGA & MGA Locker Rooms

·        Walk the Clubhouse Facility with Building Maintenance for Concerns, Improvements or Daily Maintenance

7:20 AM: Tour Golf Course

·        Walk Greens – Proper Mowing, Cup Setting, Irrigation

·        Ensure Maintenance Staff is Completing Tasks Accordingly

·        Review Maintenance Practices with 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant

·        Visit Pump Station for Adequate Operation

10:30 AM: Review Operation of Equipment with Equipment Manager

11:00 AM: Visit with General Manager

·        Discuss Concerns or Compliments from Members &/or Guests

·        Discuss Financial Outlook – Weekly &/or Monthly

·        Visit with Members to Receive Feedback Regarding Golf Course Conditions

12:00 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM: Tour Golf Course

·        Ensure Proper Safety & Maintenance Procedures are Implemented

·        Check Moisture for Future Irrigation Schedule

·        Review Maintenance Practices with 1st Assistant and 2nd Assistant

·        Communicate with Members &/or Guests Regarding Golf Course Conditions

3:00 PM: Administrative Duties

·        Code Purchases

·        Review Fuel Log from Assistant’s Records

·        Review Equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedules through Turfcentric Website

·        Review Future Weather Forecast

·        Check E-mails from Staff, Members or Corporate Representatives

4:00 PM: Meet with Management Staff

                 1^st Assistant

                 2^nd Assistant

                 Equipment Manager  

                 Building Maintenance

·        Discuss Complete or Incomplete Tasks

·        Irrigation Schedules

·        Equipment Preventative Maintenance Schedule

·        Weather Forecast

·        Implement Next Day Tasks on Job Board

5:00 PM: Check E-mails

5:30 PM: GO HOME & Spend Time with the Family!

Many times a Golf Course Superintendent can be sidetracked and lose the importance of scheduling. I use this schedule as a foundation for my daily processes. Although there are circumstances that could change the schedule, a basic schedule can provide the Golf Course Superintendent an opportunity to maintain focus on completing tasks and ensuring the member or guest receives the best service possible.