CORY S. KITCHEN

821 Ralph McGill Blvd, Apt 2203 * Atlanta, Georgia 30306 * Phone: 404-625-0897 * Email: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as golf course superintendent at a progressive facility, utilizing my knowledge and experience to provide optimum playing conditions.

EDUCATION

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Turfgrass Concentration, December 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, December 2001
Magna Cum Laude

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

East Lake Golf Club – Atlanta, Georgia
Senior Assistant Superintendent

March 2004 - Present

  • Responsible for planning and scheduling work assignments for 15 – 20 employees
  • Interviewing, selection, and training of all employees, including college interns
  • Assist in developing cultural and chemical programs for all turfgrass including Crenshaw bentgrass greens, Meyer zoysiagrass fairways, 419 bermudagrass tees and rough, and rye overseeding
  • Knowledgeable in pest identification and management
  • Introduced to budgeting practices
  • 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 PGA Tour Championship preparations
    • Coordinated and scheduled work for 30+ volunteers
    • Worked closely with contractors on a daily basis
    • Consulted with Tour Agronomists on course conditioning and setup
  • Aid in overseeing various projects including bunker renovation, tee construction, cart path installation, landscape additions, and extensive drainage and irrigation improvements
  • Completed conversion of Crenshaw bent grass putting greens to Miniverde bermuda grass.

 

Assistant Superintendent

January 2003 – March 2004

 

·        Managed crew on bi-weekly basis

·        Coordinated with contractors on various projects

·        Supervised all chemical calibrations, applications, and record keeping

·        Obtained extensive knowledge of Osmac/Toro Site Pro irrigation system

·        Developed basic mechanic skills such as reel grinding and mower setup

·        Responsible for irrigation inventory and ordering of parts

 

Assistant-In-Training

May 2002 – January 2003

 

·        Weekend crew supervision

·        Assisted with pesticide and fertilizer applications, calibration of equipment, and record keeping

·        Irrigation installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance

·        Drainage installation

·        Wilt watching

·        General maintenance of the golf course

·        2002 PGA Tour Championship experience

 

 

Georgia Tech Athletic Association, Golf Practice Facilities – Atlanta, Georgia
Consultant
March 2004 - Present

  • Responsible for devising fertilizer, pesticide, and cultural programs for all turfgrass
  • Help with employee training
  • Monthly site visits and condition assessment
  • Make recommendations through written and oral reports

 

 

Atlanta National Golf Club – Alpharetta, Georgia
Second Assistant Superintendent
March 2002 – May 2002

  • Crew supervision and scheduling
  • Responsible for all chemical applications, calibrations, and record keeping
  • Gained experience in managing Penncross bent/poa greens, Meyer zoysiagrass fairways and tees, and fescue/rye roughs
  • Coordinated and led wilt watch teams
  • Involved in construction and shaping of new tees seeded with A1 bentgrass

 

 

 

Irrigation Technician

January 2002 – March 2002

 

  • Weekend crew supervision
  • Responsible for all irrigation troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on the Toro Network 8000 irrigation system
  • Drainage and irrigation installation
  • General golf course maintenance

 

 

INTERNSHIPS COMPLETED

 

 


Old Chatham Golf Club – Durham, North Carolina

Intern

August 2001 – December 2001
Gained knowledge in the management of a very exclusive member-owned facility.  Assisted in the maintenance and management of the golf course consisting of A1 bentgrass greens and 419 bermudagrass fairways, tees, and rough.

 

 

 

Atlanta Athletic Club – Duluth, Georgia
Intern

May 2001 – August 2001
Obtained experience in the day-to-day management of an upscale 36 hole private facility with abundant resources.  Also assisted in the preparations, grooming, and operations involved with hosting the 2001 PGA Championship.

 

Eagle Ridge Golf Club – Garner, North Carolina
Intern

April 2000 – May 2001
Joined staff prior to course completion and gained insight into the dynamics of golf course construction.  Involved with the seeding of L-93 bentgrass greens and sprigging of Tifsport bermudagrass fairways and rough.  Became familiar with the management and operations of a semi-private facility with moderate resources.

 

 

 

 

Lochmere Golf Club – Cary, North Carolina
Intern

April 1999 – April 2000
Learned the general operations involved with maintaining a golf course.  Provided knowledge of golf course management at a public facility with very limited resources.

 

 TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE

·       2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002 PGA Tour Championships – East Lake Golf Club

·       2005 US Open Regional Qualifier – East Lake Golf Club

·       2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 Nancy Lopez Chick-fil-A Charity Pro-Ams – East Lake Golf Club

·       2002 Southern Golf Association Southern Amateur – East Lake Golf Club

·       2001 PGA Championship – Atlanta Athletic Club, Highlands Course

 

ACTIVITIES

·       Golf Course Superintendents Association of America class C member – 4 years

·       Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association member – 4 years

·       Georgia Turfgrass Association member – 4 years

·       Georgia Pesticide Applicator’s License

·       Handicap Index of 12.4