David Cole
A professional individual always aiming for quality and able to motivate people to a high standard. Communicates well at all levels. Extensive experience gained in all aspects of golf course management, construction and staff development. Possesses strong leadership/management skills, computer literate.
Loch Lomond Golf Club, Scotland, UK
Golf Course Superintendent 2003- Present
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent 1998-2003
Primary Responsibilities include
• Plan, organise and direct the maintenance of the golf course, planting and construction projects. Make proper problem diagnosis and corrective actions. Keep accurate records of annual maintenance activities and costs. Prepare golf course maintenance budgets and reports. Prepared and implemented Health and Safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Hiring, training and performance reviews of staff.
• 1998-Present. Plan, organised and supervised contractors in the construction of new USGA tees.
• 2003-04-05-06. Planned and directed an in-house and contractor installation of blanket drainage system to fairways and rough (40,000m installed)
• 1999- 2005. Planned, directed an in-house and contractor project of drainage and sand capping to problematic areas of fairways and rough (Approx10 Hectares)
• 1998-Present. Constructions and improvements to new bunkers, turf nursery and cart paths
• Prepared and managed golf course for the annual Barclays Scottish Open from 1998 – present. Also for the 2000 Solheim Cup
• 2002. Complete rebuild to the existing driving range facility. Works included managing contractors and in-house team re-shaping whole playing area, adding 6 new target greens, installed 3 chambers and pumps for drainage, constructed 2 new USGA tees and sand capped and turfed whole area. (Area was 3 Hectares)
• Winter 2000-2001. Complete re-build to all existing putting greens to a USGA specification. Plan, organised and directed contractors and opened greens for play on 1st April 2001
1998 Dessert Mountain Golf Club, Arizona, USA
Las Campanas Golf Club, New Mexico, USA
Assistant Greenkeeper
Responsibilities include
• Assisted and observed the transition of Bermuda grasses to Rye Grasses.
• Participated and observed the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the practise chipping area
• Operated, maintained and repaired a complex irrigation system.
• Assisted the Spray Technician on Fertiliser and Pesticide applications and record keeping
• Prepared golf course for the 1998 Tradition Seniors Event
1994-1997 Loch Lomond Golf Club, Scotland, UK
Assistant Greenkeeper and First Assistant Greenkeeper
Responsibilities include
• Under general supervision of the Golf Course Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent assisted and directed the maintenance of the golf course, construction projects and staff.
• Supervised and participated in an intensive sand topdressing and aerification program to all playing surfaces.
• Responsible for the construction of a trial USGA putting green and nursery
• Prepared and participated the management of the golf course for the 1996-97 Loch Lomond World Invitational Event.
1988-1994 Dumbarton Golf Club, Scotland, UK
Apprentice Greenkeeper and First Assistant Greenkeeper
Responsibilities include
• 3 year apprenticeship under the supervision of the Head Greenkeeper assisting with maintenance of the golf course, equipment, gardens and grounds.
• Management of old traditional push up Poa Annua greens.
• Supervised and managed 4 staff.
• Constructed new greens, tees and bunkers.
Attended Management Training Courses and relevant turf grass conferences and seminars at:-
Loch Lomond Golf Club
GCSAA
BIGGA
1991 Langside College, Glasgow, Scotland
National Certificate Turf Management
1994-1995 Elmwood College, St Andrews, Scotland
Higher National Certificate in Turf Management
PA1,2,6 Pesticide License obtained 1998
Chainsaw License obtained 1995
1984 – 1988 Vale of Leven Acacemy, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
GCSE Standard Grade - Mathematics, English, Physical Educ.
Member of GSCAA since 1998
Attended the GCSAAA Conference almost every year since membership began
Member of BIGGA since 1990
Attended the BIGGA and Saltex Conferences on many occasions
Ken Siems
Tel no.01436 655333
Mobile. 07809049519
Email k.siems@lochlomond.com
