Kurt J. Beatty

Career Website: https://kurt-j-beatty.webnode.com/ linkedin.com/in/kurtbeatty

806 Riverdale Boulevard, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

kjb267@gmail.com (814)341-4708

Summary of Qualifications

• Fourteen successful years of maintaining the highest quality turf at both private golf clubs and resorts

• Proactive approach towards member relationships in promoting the golf course

• Skilled in developing long range capital plans to ensure agronomic goals can be achieved

• Experienced in all aspects of construction and renovations both in-house and outsourced projects

• Strong working knowledge of both capital and operating budgetary process to meet budget demands

• Substantial background in building IPM programs to achieve maximum playability

• GCSAA Certified in Principles of Golf Course Business

• GCSAA Certified in Principles of Golf Course Agronomy

Golf Management Experience

Green Brook Country Club                       North Caldwell, NJ                             March 2014 - Present

1st Assistant Superintendent

18-hole private club, $1-million+ budget, mixed Poa annua/bentgrass greens, staff of 16 of various nationalities

Consistently produces quality golf course conditions for the membership while working within the constraints of the approved annual budget, and creates a cohesive and accountable team through leadership.

• Developed database correlating Standard of Conditions to appropriate labor required

• Enhanced playing conditions via green, tee, and fairway construction

• Perform daily cultural practices to achieve the highest level of playability

• Increase membership awareness on long range planning/course projects

• Demonstrate strong initiative in building databases to utilize pesticides at a minimum and minimize expenses

• Played primary role in directing and planning the large scale renovation of the third and tenth holes

Southpointe Golf Club                              Canonsburg, PA                                    Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

Assistant Superintendent

18-hole private club, single ownership, $850,000+ budget, mixed Poa annua/bentgrass greens, staff of 21 with various nationalities, host of PGA Web.com Mylan Classic 2011-2012

Battled extreme turf conditions on a daily basis due to poor soil makeup while still achieving elite playing conditions.

• Conducted 2013 field study of PoaCure herbicide

• Accomplished agronomic goals outlined by the PGA in preparation for the Web.com tour Mylan Classic

Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa        Bedford, PA                                     March 2010 - Feb 2012

2nd Assistant Superintendent

18-hole resort course, $1-million+ budget, bentgrass greens/tees/fairways, staff of 20, #1 public course in PA, #46 resort course in nation, $4 million renovation completed in 2007

Maintained private club course conditions while battling resort heavy daily rounds.

• Continued work towards achieving certification through the Audubon Sanctuary Program

• Mastered Rainbird operating system and infield maintenance on all levels

Laurel Valley Golf Club                               Ligonier, PA                                 March 2009 - Sept 2009

Student Intern/2nd Assistant

18-hole private corporate club, $1-million+ budget, mixed Poa annua/bentgrass greens, staff of 25+, host of: 2005 Senior PGA Championship, 2001 Marconi Pennsylvania Classic, 1989 U.S. Senior Open, 1975 Ryder Cup, and 1965 PGA Championship, #55 in 2014 Golf Digest's Top 100, #4 in 2014 Golf Digest's top Pennsylvania Courses

• Attained a working knowledge of Rainbird irrigation system

• Responsible for daily course setup and water management of nine holes

• Managed daily pesticide records

Sunnehanna Country Club                        Johnstown, PA                             March 2005 - Sept 2008

Spray Technician

18-private club, $1-million± budget, mixed Poa annua/bentgrass greens, staff of 18

Host of annual Sunnehanna Amateur; one of the largest amateur tournaments in the nation, #55 in 2007 Golfweek's Top 100 Classic Courses

• Trained all new employees on the operation of all course equipment

• Assisted in the implantation of XGD greens' drainage on three greens

• Appointed as Foreman for in-house renovation on the sixth hole

Education & Licensure

Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program, Certificate

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA

Toro Experience for Assistant Superintendents                                               Upcoming August 2018

Toro MyTurf Development Council                                                                                  2016 - Present

John Deere/Bayer Green Start Academy for Assistant Superintendents                                      2016

Toro Turf Equipment Technician Training, Toro University, Minneapolis, MN                                 2016

GCSAA Golf Industry Show                                                                                                   2015 - 2017

Completed Toro Regional LYNX Training-Level 2                                                                           2014

Licensed New Jersey and Pennsylvania pesticide applicator

Affiliations

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)                                    2010 - Present

Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey (GCSANJ)                            2014 - Present

PGA Tournament Volunteer Experience

PGA The Northern Trust at Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, NJ                           Upcoming 2018

The Presidents Cup, Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ                                                   2017

PGA The Barclays at Plainfield Country Club, Edison, NJ                                                              2015

PGA The Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus, NJ                                                       2014

PGA Web.com United Leasing Championship at Victoria National Golf Club, Newburgh, IN      2013

Constellation Senior PGA Players Championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club, Pittsburgh, PA         2012