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, SC05.2026
Advanced Diploma - Rocky Mount, VA
Franklin County High School
Rocky Mount, VA05.2024
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