TEPETONKA
Built on the rolling terrain of the Minnesota Glacial Ridge, Tepetonka promises to be one of the best golf courses in the America. Designed by the team of OCM they have created a routing and design that will become a timeless classic.
Responsible for grow-in of 18 hole main course and 9 hole short course 16.5MM construction budget.
60+ Acres of Bentgrass Greens/Tees/Fairways with Fescue Rough built on Sand Cap
Purchase and lease large state of the art equipment fleet.
Recruit, hire, train, and a brand new turf grass maintenance team.
Battled extreme rain events through entire project
“The Minnesota Masterpiece” - Jim Nantz
Rebuilt on a new site after massive flooding destroyed the original club in 2011. Minot Country Club has established itself as the premier private golf club in North Dakota.
Recognized as the Runner Up for "Best New Private" Golf Club in 2015 by Golf Magazine
#1 In “Best You Can Play” for North Dakota by Golfweek 2023.
Responsible for construction and grow in of new 18 Hole Golf Course. $3.3MM construction cost. 5.5MM total golf course construction.
Coordinated engineering, platting, environmental compliance, and payment processing and lien waivers as owners representative.
Developed and implemented all maintenance budgets, programs, and standards to deliver world class conditions.
MINOT COUNTRY CLUB
“Superintendent Chris Strange virtually saved the day as the owner’s representative during construction before overseeing impressive grow-in of T1 bentgrass greens and rye/bluegrass fairways and tees.
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COLORADO GOLF CLUB
Opened in 2006 this Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design has established itself as one of finest Golf Courses in the World. In its short history Colorado Golf has played host to both the 2010 Senior PGA Championship and the 2013 Solheim Cup, and the 2019 USGA Mid Amateur Championship.
#120 Golf Digest Greatest Golf Courses 2021
#33 Golfweek Top 100 Modern Golf Course
#4 Best in State of Colorado-Golf Digest 2021
HIGHLIGHTS
Responsible for leading a large multi cultural staff of over 30 employees to produce world class conditions on a daily basis.
Tasked with implementation of cultural programming to improve fast and firm conditions, through agressive thatch management, sand topdressing, fescue overseeding, and water regulation.
Able to improve conditions while decreasing labor budgets by 10-15% annually.
SANCTUARY
Opened in 1997, Sanctuary brought the design work of Jim Engh to the forefront of the golf world. Landing in the Golf Digest's 100 greatest golf courses in its first year, it was voted the #1 New Private Golf Club. Owners Dave and Gail Liniger the founders of Re/Max International have graciously used Sanctuary exclusively as a vehicle for their philanthropic efforts and have raised nearly $100 Million in charitable tournament giving in its 20 year history.
#1 Best New Private Golf Course Golf Digest 1997
#48 America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses- Golf Digest 1997
#33 America's Best Modern Golf Courses Golfweek 2006
Responsible for all day to day maintenance operations for Top 100 Golf Club.
Completed several golf construction/renovation projects including reconstruction of all bunkers, leveling of all tees, improvements to drainage, and extensive irrigation upgrades.
Completion of multiple infrastructure projects including a new Clubhouse and Practice Facility, Upgrades to potable water operations, and construction of 2 Greenhouses.
Management of a large (30-50 person) staff utilizing creative scheduling to meet maintenance goals while having minimal impact on guest play.
“Simply the most spectacular golf course I have ever seen.”
EAGLE SPRINGS
Opened in 1995, Eagle Springs was developed as one of the most exclusive clubs in the United States. With no residential development surrounding the course the design team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish created a stunning layout that captures the beauty of the Eagle River and surrounding mountains.
#5 Best New Private Golf Course Golf Digest 1995
Extremely private, invitation only membership.
Responsible for daily course set up, chemical and fertilizer applications, operation of all specialty turf equipment.
Worked to fine tune greens contours and repair various construction issues on greens and approaches.
Worked with Summer interns to train them on proper techniques for spray and fertilizer applicaitons.
VAIL GOLF CLUB
