Terrance Rucker
Granite City
Summary
Accomplished Golf Course Superintendent at Timber Lakes Golf Course, excelling in turfgrass management and team leadership. Enhanced soil health and grass quality through innovative agronomic programs. Successfully controlled costs and optimized water usage, achieving a 20% reduction. Known for problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, ensuring superior course standards and environmental compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Golf Course Superintendent
Timber Lakes Golf Course
01.2012 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily maintenance of turf, ensuring optimal playing conditions and visual appeal.
- Developed and implemented agronomic programs to enhance soil health and grass quality.
- Managed irrigation systems, optimizing water usage while maintaining course standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in horticultural practices and equipment operation for improved efficiency.
- Coordinated with management to develop budgets and monitor expenditures for cost control.
- Enforced safety protocols for projects to minimize equipment accidents and personnel injuries.
- Supervised landscaping teams, prioritizing tasks and giving feedback for quality control.
- Supervised team member performance to meet client deadlines and requirements.
- Developed comprehensive fertility programs, resulting in greener and more resilient turfgrass.
Education
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, IlSkills
- Leading teams
- Soil fertility management
- Controlling costs
- Administering budgets
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Integrated pest management
- Managing projects
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Hazardous material handling
- Pest management strategies
- Environmental compliance
- Landscaping techniques
- Budget development
- Recruiting staff
- Water conservation practices
- Chemical applications
- Managing plant diseases
- Course maintenance standards
- Turfgrass management
- Turf disease control
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Worksite safety
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Self motivation
Certification
Fully licensed by the Illinois Department Of Natural Resources in chemical use and safety in the categories of general standards, Turfgrass, and ornamental's.
I,ve been a member in good standing with the Sothern
Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association for the past eighteen years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Golf Course Superintendent
Timber Lakes Golf Course
01.2012 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School