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Harmon English

Rocky Mount

Summary

Motivated and experienced turfgrass management professional with hands-on experience in golf course maintenance. Skilled in agronomy practices including irrigation management, chemical applications, and course setup. Proven leadership experience managing crews and volunteering at a PGA Championship. Currently pursuing an Associate's Degree in Golf and Sports Turf Management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Maintenance

Man O War Golf Course
Carolina Forest
10.2024 - Current
  • Set daily course conditions including mowing greens, tees, collars, fairways, and rough.
  • Syringed and hand-watered greens to maintain optimal moisture levels during hot weather.
  • Operated irrigation system, troubleshooting head malfunctions to ensure consistent water distribution.
  • Assisted with major cultural practices: spiking, overseeding, topdressing, WetJect.
  • Spread fertilizers and applied chemicals to enhance turf health on greens and fairways.
  • Performed bunker maintenance using Sand Pro and hand tools.
  • Operated backhoe and front end loader for site preparation and material handling.
  • Managed dump truck operations for efficient transportation of materials.
    Utilized wood chipper for effective processing of landscaping debris.

Agronomy Intern

The Highland Course At Primland Resort
Meadows of Dan
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Mowed greens, tees, and approaches to maintain course quality.
  • Aerified tees and greens using Toro equipment.
  • Applied granular and liquid fertilizers by hand and sprayer.
  • Operated irrigation system and hand-watered priority dry areas to ensure optimal turf health.
  • Led weekend crew of 5+ staff, coordinating daily maintenance tasks for efficient operations.
  • Performed course setup: pin placements, tee markers, bunker raking.
  • Operated buffalo blower, rollers, and greens mowers.

Golf Course maintenance

McConnell Golf, Waters Edge Country Club
Penhook
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Walk-mowed greens and tees to meet tournament standards, ensuring optimal playing conditions.
  • Performed daily course setup and detail work.
  • Raked bunkers and trimmed lake and pond edges to maintain course aesthetics and safety.
  • Cut sprinkler heads and cleared debris around irrigation components to ensure proper irrigation functionality.
  • Hand-watered drought-sensitive turf on greens, tees, and fairways.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Golf and Sports Turf Management

Horry Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC
05.2026

Advanced Diploma - Rocky Mount, VA

Franklin County High School
Rocky Mount, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Golf course etiquette

References

  • Jeff Snyder, (540) 537-2043, Head Superintendent at Waters Edge Country Club
  • Ken Williams, (843) 446-7964, Head Superintendent at Man O War Golf Club
  • Jim Huntoon, (843) 318-2490, Professor at Horry Georgetown Technical College

Leadership And Volunteer Experience

  • Boy Scouts of America, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Led troop projects and managed outdoor service activities., Participated in conservation and land stewardship projects.
  • PGA Championship 2025, Quail Hollow, Agronomy Volunteer, Assisted in early-morning and afternoon maintenance shifts., Supported tournament preparation and recovery.

Timeline

Agronomy Intern

The Highland Course At Primland Resort
05.2025 - 08.2025

Golf Course Maintenance

Man O War Golf Course
10.2024 - Current

Golf Course maintenance

McConnell Golf, Waters Edge Country Club
04.2024 - 08.2024

Associates of Applied Science - Golf and Sports Turf Management

Horry Georgetown Technical College

Advanced Diploma - Rocky Mount, VA

Franklin County High School
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