Bradley Anderson: Ornamentals

Professional Experience

Bittersweet Golf Club
Gurnee, IL
2011 - present
Golf Course Superintendent

Birmingham Country Club
Birmingham, MI
2008 - 2010
Golf Course Superintendent

Midlane Country Club & Resort
Wadsworth, IL
1991 - 2008
Golf Course Superintendent

The Links At Midlane
Wadsworth, IL
1994 - 1995
General Contractor of construction and grow-in

College of Lake County
Greyslake, IL
2004
Adjunct Turfgrass Science Instructor

Canton Country Club
Canton, IL
1984 - 1991
Golf Course Superintendent

Old Elm Club,
Highland Park, IL
1982 - 1984
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Professional Assets

Qualifications

Excellent communication abilities
Exceptional budgeting and organizational skills
Proficient in Word, Excel, Weblog and Power Point
28 years experience as a golf course superintendent
Provide championship caliber playing conditions in a budget conscious manner
Meticulous attention to detail
Avid golfer

Professional Accomplishments

Performed grow-in of a new Bob Lohmann golf course
Supervised installation of three automated irrigation systems
Designed and contracted construction of an 18,000 sq.ft. maintenance shop and licensed pesticide containment facility
Obtained permits for a 2 mile aqueduct to convey water to a course with insufficient well capacity
Cultivation of a Poa annua sod nursery for immediate healing of winter-kill issues
Formulation of simple and cost effective agronomic programs
Implementation of water conservation technology for healthy, firm and fast playing conditions
Expansion of short game areas around greens
Designed and installed effective drainage systems
Installation of cart paths and effective traffic control systems
Expansion and leveling of tees, using sod from home-grown turf nursery
Drawing and installation of clubhouse landscapes and flower beds
Supervision of lake and pond construction
Creation of effective yardage marking systems for speed of play
Cultivation of natural prairie areas to enhance beauty of golf course and reduce rough mowing

Tournaments

Illinois Senior Open
Illinois PGA Match Play Championship
Chicago District Golf Association Senior Championship
Olds Scramble Sectional
Illinois State Women’s Scramble
Birmingham Silver Cup Invitational

Education

A.S.S. Degree in Horticulture, Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL
Continuing education through the GCSAA seminar program

Memberships

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Chicagoland Association of Golf Course Superintendents

Professional Achievements

Board of Directors, Illinois Turfgrass Foundation
Board of Directors, Michigan Turfgrass Foundation
Past President of Chicagoland Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Past Secretary/Treasurer of Central Illinois Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Wrote SOP for the Chicagoland Association of Golf Course Superintendents
Associate Editor of On Course
Author of the Midwest Family Tree
Adjunct Turf Science Instructor for College of Lake County
MAGCS Presidents Award for meritorious service
Administrator of ad-hoc Detroit Area Private Club Superintendents Roundtable Group