A friend of mine here in Chicago belongs to a club that is now embarking on a search for a new head green keeper/superintendent.
He has asked me for some input hence I am posting here for your feedback.
Some background:
1. Golden era course with solid GCA pedigree
2. Upscale private country club with golf course as top priority, but also has tennis, pool, etc.
3. Looking at doing some significant restoration work in the coming 3-5 years.
4. The goal, I believe, is to find a TOP quality consummate professional with management, budget, agronomy and turf skills
How would you go about doing a search?
A. Engage a national search firm?
B. Tap into the local and national networks to source an "off-market" guy?
C. Formulate a search committee to create transparency and accountability?
Also, what essential, initial qualifying questions would you ask potential candidates?
Would appreciate all comments from those who have relevant experience here.
Thanks,
Ian