Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Experience And Certifications
References
Timeline
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Lachlan Sutton

Palm Cove,QLD

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment, ensuring that every team member is aligned with our goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course
04.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations of maintenance staff, ensuring high-quality workmanship and efficient task completion.
  • Collaborated with the Golf Course Superintendent to develop long-term improvement plans for the facility.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow employees and club members through consistent communication and problem-solving efforts.
  • Maintained healthy turf conditions by applying proper fertilization and irrigation techniques.

Qualified Greenskeeper

Brisbane Golf Club
09.2023 - Current
  • Reporting to the Course Superintendent
  • Completing all daily tasks on the course
  • Supervising and training apprentices
  • Spraying/Irrigation repair experience (Toro 5800 GPS and 1750 MultiPros)
  • Involvement in construction projects
  • Use of Toro Lynx Irrigation Control system.

Course Intern

Quail Hollow Club
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Reporting to the Superintendent/Assistants to maintain the course daily
  • Preparing the course for and carrying out PGA Tour tournaments
  • Minor construction projects
  • Carrying out full course over-seeding process
  • Completing spray applications across all playing surfaces (Utilizing JD HD300 GPS Boom Spraying and Spray Hawking)
  • Carrying out Drainage installation and Subair relocation projects
  • Use of Subair underground system
  • Experience with germination and management of established cool season grasses
  • Tournament experience: Wyndham Championship 2022 (Volunteer at Sedgefield Country Club), Presidents Cup 2022, Wells Fargo Championship 2023.

Course Foreman

Cairns Golf Club
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Working alongside the Superintendent/Assistant to maintain the course and carry out daily operations and projects
  • Teaching/supervising apprentices and other staff
  • Spraying/Irrigation repair experience (Toro 5800 Multipro)
  • Use of Rainbird IC Central Control system
  • Being involved in the weekly planning of the course operations
  • Working alongside contractors to assist in new pump house build and full course Rain-bird irrigation system installation.

Apprentice/Qualified Greenskeeper

Brisbane Golf Club
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Reporting to the Course Superintendent
  • Completing all daily tasks on the course
  • Spraying/Irrigation repair experience (Toro 5800 GPS and 1750 MultiPros)
  • Being involved in minor construction projects
  • Use of Toro Lynx Irrigation Control system
  • Attending TAFE Grovely 6 weeks per year
  • Tournament experience: Queensland Open 2018, Australian Amateur Championship 2020.

Apprentice Greenskeeper

Paradise Palms Golf Course
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Reporting to the Course Superintendent
  • Completing all daily tasks on the course
  • Working as a part of a team.

Shift Assistant Manager/Crew Trainer/Crew Member

McDonald's Smithfield
05.2015 - 09.2018
  • Managing the smooth operation of the kitchen
  • Managing staff within my shift roster
  • Ensuring efficiency practices are adhered to ensuring quality of product to the customer
  • Report to management
  • Train new staff in procedures in the kitchen
  • Continue with kitchen duties as per crew member role
  • Complete reports on new trainees for management.

Education

Skills

  • Irrigation Systems
  • Chemical Application
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team management and staff training
  • Warm-season grass management
  • Budget Development

Additional Experience And Certifications

  • Australian Manual C Class license with own vehicle
  • Blue Card
  • Mini Excavator, Skid Steer and Front End Loader experience
  • Experience with both Toro and John Deere course maintenance equipment
  • International Greenkeepers John Deere Scholarship Recipient 2022

References

  • Justin Sheehan, Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, Course Superintendent, 0419 633 501
  • Dave Mason, Brisbane Golf Club, Former Course Superintendent, 0413 737 989
  • Kevin Robinson, Quail Hollow Club, Assistant Superintendent, +1 774 279-7727


Timeline

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course
04.2024 - Current

Qualified Greenskeeper

Brisbane Golf Club
09.2023 - Current

Course Intern

Quail Hollow Club
06.2022 - 06.2023

Course Foreman

Cairns Golf Club
05.2021 - 05.2022

Apprentice/Qualified Greenskeeper

Brisbane Golf Club
10.2018 - 04.2021

Apprentice Greenskeeper

Paradise Palms Golf Course
11.2017 - 09.2018

Shift Assistant Manager/Crew Trainer/Crew Member

McDonald's Smithfield
05.2015 - 09.2018

Lachlan Sutton