Assistant Superintendent

Champions Golf Club – Houston, TX

Champions Golf Club is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Superintendent to join our leadership team and help maintain championship-level playing conditions while developing as a turf professional and leader.

Our History

Champions Golf Club was founded in 1957 by World Golf Hall of Fame members Jack Burke Jr. and Jimmy Demaret and has a long-standing tradition of hosting premier professional and amateur competitions.

The club has hosted multiple USGA championships, including the 1969 U.S. Open, 1993 U.S. Amateur, 1998 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, 2017 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, and the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.

Champions also hosted the 1967 Ryder Cup, where the United States team, led by Ben Hogan, secured a record 15-point victory.

In addition, the club has been the site of five PGA Tour events, with champions including David Duval, Mike Weir, and Tiger Woods. Champions also hosted the Houston Champions International (formerly the Shell Houston Open) multiple times, with winners such as Roberto De Vicenzo, Hubert Green, and Arnold Palmer.

The club has also hosted two Southern Amateur Championships, where future major champions Ben Crenshaw and Bob Tway earned victories.

Our Facilities

Champions Golf Club features two 18-hole championship golf courses located on the northwest side of Houston.

• Cypress Creek Course
  • Designed by Ralph Plummer; opened in 1957
  • Widely regarded as one of the top golf courses in Texas
  • Greens and bunker renovation completed in 2018 by Chet Williams
  • 419 bermudagrass rough, tees, and fairways
  • TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass greens
  • Toro Irrigation
• Jackrabbit Course
  • Originally designed by George Fazio in 1964; renovated by Tom Fazio in 2002
  • Bunkers renovated by Beau Welling in 2020
  • Features elevation changes and strategic depth unique to the region
  • TifSport bermudagrass rough, tees, and fairways
  • TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass greens
  • Toro Irrigation
• Toro Equipment Fleet
• Agronomy team consisting of 45 employees

Our Future

• $6M Irrigation, Tee, and Drainage renovation scheduled for Winter 2026-2027 on Cypress Creek Course
• Recently awarded three future USGA championships: the 2029 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, 20234 U.S. Mid-Amateur and 2040 U.S. Senior Open

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily course operations
• Irrigation monitoring, scheduling, repair, and program management
• Employee recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and development.
• Chemical and Fertilizer applications and record keeping
• Support budgeting and purchasing and payroll administration

Compensation & Benefits

• Very Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) + health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off + Christmas bonus
• Golf privileges
• Professional dues covered
• Uniform Allowance
• Tournament Volunteer Program

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree or certificate in Turfgrass or a related field
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Hands-on leadership mindset
• Ability to obtain Texas pesticide license within 3 months
• Desire to grow in the industry

About Champions Golf Club

Founded by Jack Burke, Jr. and the late Jimmy Demaret in 1957, Champions Golf Club is one of the most historic, classic golf courses in Texas. From its origin, Champions has consistently carved its place in golf history hosting the 1967 Ryder Cup Matches, 1969 US Open, 1993 US Amateur, several PGA Tour Championships as well as numerous other professional and amateur golf tournaments. The Cypress Creek course was originally designed by Ralph Plummer in 1957 and the greens and bunkers were recently restored by Chet Williams in 2018. With thousands of trees, wide fairways, and enormous greens it remains a true test of golf suited for some of the best players in the world. The Jack Rabbit Course was originally designed by George Fazio in 1964 and completely renovated by Tom Fazio in 2002. Both courses are very unique in design and provide a spectacular playing experience in Northwest Houston.

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