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Overview
Green Tree Country Club is a private, member-owned club in Midland, Texas, with 27 holes (West, East, and North courses), a short course, a new 22,000 sq. ft. putting course, and fully renovated practice facilities. The West course reopened June 2024 and the East course April 2025 after an extensive Tripp Davis & Associates renovation, with additional in-house improvements to the North course. We are a family-oriented club with an active membership that views Green Tree as a second home. Position Summary
The Director of Agronomy is a key club leader responsible for the vision, standards, and daily execution of Green Tree’s golf course maintenance operation. The role oversees multi-course conditioning, water and turf programs (including Reverse Osmosis water plant operations), capital planning, budgeting, and a high-performing team. The successful candidate is a collaborative communicator who partners closely with Golf, Agronomy, and Club leadership to deliver best-in-class playing conditions year-round. What You’ll Lead
Team leadership:
Mentor, develop, and inspire a staff of ~34 (superintendents, assistants, technicians, mechanics, operators, and laborers). Course conditioning:
Set and achieve daily standards for greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and practice areas across 27 holes, short course, and putting course. Water management:
Manage all irrigation resources, RO system operation and service, source blending, and data tracking to optimize plant health in an arid climate. Budget & capital:
Build/own operating budgets; forecast and communicate short- and long-term capital needs (equipment, infrastructure, and course projects). Projects:
Plan and deliver in-house and contracted work aligned to the recent renovations and strategic plan. Safety & compliance:
Uphold BMPs; maintain chemical/fuel storage compliance; ensure a safe shop culture and training. Member communication:
Provide clear updates on course conditions, projects, and etiquette standards. Demonstrated success leading high-quality, high-activity multi-course operations with strong staff development and member relations. Advanced water management skills, including RO plant experience, water chemistry, and seasonal program adjustments. Experience with bentgrass greens in arid conditions and bermudagrass playing surfaces in the transition zone. Strong planning, communication, and cross-department collaboration; contractor/vendor coordination expertise. Track record of elevating standards after renovation and building sustainable programs.
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Green Tree Country Club is a private, member-owned club in Midland, Texas, with 27 holes (West, East, and North courses), a short course, a new 22,000 sq. ft. putting course, and fully renovated practice facilities. The West course reopened June 2024 and the East course April 2025 after an extensive Tripp Davis & Associates renovation, with additional in-house improvements to the North course. We are a family-oriented club with an active membership that views Green Tree as a second home. Position Summary
The Director of Agronomy is a key club leader responsible for the vision, standards, and daily execution of Green Tree’s golf course maintenance operation. The role oversees multi-course conditioning, water and turf programs (including Reverse Osmosis water plant operations), capital planning, budgeting, and a high-performing team. The successful candidate is a collaborative communicator who partners closely with Golf, Agronomy, and Club leadership to deliver best-in-class playing conditions year-round. What You’ll Lead
Team leadership:
Mentor, develop, and inspire a staff of ~34 (superintendents, assistants, technicians, mechanics, operators, and laborers). Course conditioning:
Set and achieve daily standards for greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, and practice areas across 27 holes, short course, and putting course. Water management:
Manage all irrigation resources, RO system operation and service, source blending, and data tracking to optimize plant health in an arid climate. Budget & capital:
Build/own operating budgets; forecast and communicate short- and long-term capital needs (equipment, infrastructure, and course projects). Projects:
Plan and deliver in-house and contracted work aligned to the recent renovations and strategic plan. Safety & compliance:
Uphold BMPs; maintain chemical/fuel storage compliance; ensure a safe shop culture and training. Member communication:
Provide clear updates on course conditions, projects, and etiquette standards. Demonstrated success leading high-quality, high-activity multi-course operations with strong staff development and member relations. Advanced water management skills, including RO plant experience, water chemistry, and seasonal program adjustments. Experience with bentgrass greens in arid conditions and bermudagrass playing surfaces in the transition zone. Strong planning, communication, and cross-department collaboration; contractor/vendor coordination expertise. Track record of elevating standards after renovation and building sustainable programs.
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