CANYATA GOLF CLUB

RANKED GOLF DIGEST TOP 100 IN UNITED STATES

Join our team as the Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent or Assistant in Training.  This position focuses on all aspects of golf course maintenance and detail. As a second assistant or assistant in training there will be an emphasis on training of spray technology, irrigation analysis and general golf course maintenance practices. Working closely with our experienced team members, you will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of maintaining a top-quality golf course.

You will assist in daily course set-up, mowing, watering, fertilizing, spraying and performing routine equipment maintenance tasks. This position will provide you with valuable knowledge and skills in the turfgrass industry, preparing you for a future career in golf course maintenance. Additionally, you will have the chance to work on special projects and contribute to the overall improvement of the golf course.

We are seeking motivated individuals with a passion for golf course maintenance and a desire to learn and grow in this field. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to build their career in turf management and golf course maintenance.

• Passion for golf course maintenance
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Desire to learn and grow in the turfgrass industry
• Ability to acquire State of Illinois Pesticide License 

About Canyata Golf Club

Canyata Golf Club, located in east-central Illinois, is one of the most exclusive golf destinations in the United States. The front nine opened in 2001, followed by the completion of the back nine in 2004. Over its first twenty years, the club has hosted fewer than 5,000 rounds of golf—an extraordinary statistic that underscores its ultra-private nature. In 2024, Canyata was acquired by Escalante Golf of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, becoming the home of Icon Golf, another Escalante-owned brand. Following the acquisition, Escalante launched an ambitious capital improvement plan that includes a complete renovation of the clubhouse, construction of a new entry experience, and the addition of nine member cabins along with a lodge featuring a restaurant and lounge. The cabin project is already underway, with the first units expected to be completed by May 2027. Canyata currently holds the #86 ranking in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses in America, and its iconic 4th hole has been recognized by Golf Digest as the Best Hole #4 in the country.

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