About the Club

• Established History: Founded in 1898, Columbia Country Club is a premier private club in the affluent Bethesda-Chevy Chase area, steeped in tradition.
• Championship Golf Legacy:
  • Host of prestigious tournaments, including the 1921 U.S. Open Championship and the 2003 U.S. Boys’ Amateur Championship.
  • Recognized as one of the country’s most respected golf venues.
• Commitment to Excellence:
  • Maintains world-class playing conditions year-round.
  • Consistently invests in enhancing course aesthetics, infrastructure, and sustainability.
• Course Features:
  • Parkland-style golf course blending classic design with modern improvements.
  • Course length: 5,191 to 6,808 yards, par 70 for men and 74 for ladies.
  • Set on 146 acres, with 125 acres maintained for play.
  • Unique feature: The course is bisected by a public transit rail line.
  • Scenic elements include a brook and pond that add beauty and strategic challenge.
• Recent Improvements:
  • Conversion to Bermuda grass fairways.
  • Updates to holes #1, #2, #14, and #16 as part of the master plan.
  • Installation of a $2.3 million irrigation system in 2021 to improve water management.
  • Fairway and bunker renovations in recent years.
  • $4 million transformation of Golf Course Maintenance facilities, including:
    • New 6,250 sq. ft. storage facility.
    • Renovation of the existing 4,400 sq. ft. building, completed in 2020.
• Year-Round Play: Course remains open year-round, weather permitting.
• Additional Amenities:
  • Eleven outdoor tennis courts and three indoor tennis courts (bubbled in winter).
  • Four paddle tennis courts.
  • Outdoor and indoor swimming pools.
  • State-of-the-art fitness facility.
  • Duckpin bowling and outdoor ice rink (created over the pool deck in winter).
• Dining Options:
  • Clubhouse dining.
  • Full banquet facilities.
  • Year-round quick-service market.
• Governance & Leadership:
  • Governed by a Board of Governors under the General Manager & Chief Operating Officer leadership model.
  • Golf Course Superintendent reports directly to the General Manager.
• Non-Profit Status: Operates as a 501(c)(7) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing unparalleled golf experiences and maintaining a legacy of championship golf and private club culture.
  
  

About the Position

• • Role: Golf Course Superintendent.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Manage and control all golf course operations and turfgrass maintenance.
    • Deliver championship playing conditions daily.

View Additional Info:
https://denehyctp.com/projects/columbiacc_gcs_2025/

• Experience:
  • Established golf course superintendent or director of agronomy.
  • Proven track record at highly regarded private clubs or golf courses.
  • History of delivering the highest standards of course conditioning.
• Desired Expertise:
  • Experience managing in transition zones.
  • Successful cultivation of poa annua greens under championship conditions.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Turfgrass Science, or a related field.
  • GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent or similar professional achievements preferred.

View Additional Info:
https://denehyctp.com/projects/columbiacc_gcs_2025/

About Denehy Club Thinking Partners

DENEHY Club Thinking Partners is a full-service executive search and management consulting firm serving the private club and boutique resort industries.

Connections working at Denehy Club Thinking Partners