Cape Cod National Golf Club | Brewster, Massachusetts

Golf Course Superintendent

Cape Cod National Golf Club is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to lead all aspects of golf course maintenance and agronomy, with responsibility for the health, conditioning, presentation and playability of the golf course and practice facilities.

The Superintendent will report directly to the President & General Manager and have clear responsibility for the golf course maintenance operation, working closely with the Director of Golf/Assistant General Manager and other Club leadership on the daily operation and long-term improvement of the golf course.

Club & Golf Course Highlights

• Private, golf-focused club located in Brewster, Massachusetts
• Brian Silva-designed golf course, opened in 1998
• Approximately 250 full memberships and 17,000 annual rounds
• Annual golf course maintenance operating budget of approximately $2 million
• Full practice facility with grass driving range, short-game area and putting green
• Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certified
• Significant irrigation renovation/replacement and related golf course improvements planned in coming years

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute agronomic programs that produce healthy turf and consistently high-quality playing conditions.
• Lead, recruit and develop the golf course maintenance team, establishing clear standards, organization and accountability.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the golf course, identifying agronomic and operational issues early and responding effectively. 
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, equipment needs and long-range plans.
• Play a central role in the Club's upcoming irrigation renovation/replacement and related golf course improvements.
• Understand golf at a high level and how maintenance decisions affect architecture, strategy, firmness, playability and presentation.
• Communicate proactively and work collaboratively with Club leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will possess most, if not all, of the following:

• Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Progressive golf course management experience at a high-quality private club or comparable golf facility.
• Strong agronomic and diagnostic skills, particularly with cool-season turfgrass and the Northeast/New England climate.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, lead, develop and retain a strong maintenance team.
• Strong organizational, communication, budgeting and project-management skills.
• A high-level understanding of golf, golf course architecture and the relationship between agronomy, playing conditions and the golf experience.
• Massachusetts pesticide applicator license, or ability to obtain one promptly after employment.

Cape Cod National welcomes applications from experienced Golf Course Superintendents as well as exceptional Lead Assistants ready to take the next step in their careers.

Compensation & Benefits

Cape Cod National will provide a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary range: $150,000-$175,000

Benefits include health and dental insurance, SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match, Club-provided vehicle, cell phone reimbursement, golf privileges, professional association dues, continuing education, relocation assistance and uniform allowance.

Application Process

Cape Cod National is targeting a January 2027 start date, with reasonable flexibility for the successful candidate.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to employment@ccngolf.org.

Applications will be treated confidentially.