Pratik
Shah

Golf Course Superintendent

One of the only few certified turf grass managers in India, a Michigan State University valedictorian and a sports enthusiast. From my mentors and through my years of experience, I have gained an in–depth understanding of the principles and techniques necessary to create and maintain a healthy, safe and aesthetically pleasing playing surface.

The Buzz

Pratik is accountable, approachable, professional and adept at both the art of greenskeeping and the science of turfgrass. He was one of the greatest interns that I have had the honor of working with. He is and will continue to be an asset to the turfgrass industry.
PJ Salter, CGCS
Director of Agronomy and Green Start Academy Mentor
Pratik's high attention to detail and hard work sets himself above the standard when it comes to providing pristine conditions. He has every skillset to lead a team at any property that seeks to achieve high expectations and motivates employees to perform any task.
Jake Tenopir, CGCS
Polo Club of Boca Raton

About Me

Turf grass manager with more than a decade and half of experience working in diverse climate conditions from extreme winters to dry as well as tropical. Versatile, bilingual and with professional management experience ranging in size from small private projects to full scale multi-million dollar high profile private golf course renovation projects.

I have the ability to oversee and manage hundreds of individuals while ensuring timely completion of project deadlines all while remaining on or under budget. As an ambitious and hard-working individual, I am often recognised for my commitment and calibre by highly respected companies. Proficiently multitasking on a daily basis while competently working under pressure has earned me laurels in management during the Asian and European tours.

My expertise lie in
  • Disease Analysis
  • Spray Planning
  • Leadership
  • Communication
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Why we should collaborate

Global Exposure

First hand experience with international fertilisers, equipments and technology

Planning

Planning efficiently to provide the best playing conditions everyday

Resource Management

Making the best and optimal use of the company ressources

Decision Making

Quick and efficient decision making to stay a step ahead than nature

Work Path

  • Successfully established and maintained turfgrass in challenging environment with poor quality effluent irrigation water.
  • Dramatically improved course conditions while exercising financial responsibility in advance of golf course renovation.
  • Work collaboratively with Greens Committee and managed the course to Superior standards
  • Delivered constant communication through presentations, course tours, monthly newsletters, and weekly correspondences to keep membership abreast of course conditions and agronomic challenges.
  • Serve as quality control and oversight for club in negotiations of contracts with landscape companies to arrange for seasonal floral installations and annual maintenance to all club grounds to optimize aesthetics

2022 to 2023 (1yr6mos)

  • Responsible for maintenance of the 36 hole golf facility in the role of assistant superintendent.
  • Managing a multi lingual and multi cultural team.
  • Annual host of SMBC Singapore Open and HSBC Women’s Open.
  • Planning and execution of intensively managed spray program.

2018 to 2022 (3yr6mos)

  • Manage two 9 hole golf courses along with world class facility of cricket and football ground.
  • Evaluate current management practices, educate, train and assist the local employees.
  • Drafting and managing the agronomic budget for the accounting year.

2017 to 2018 (1yr10mos)

  • Assist the superintendent with managing 27 hole facility.
  • Providing agronomic, construction, renovation and grow in support to improve the quality and playing conditions.
  • Perform spray applications within IPM and regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitor disease activity and make treatment recommendations.
  • Proud host of Hero Indian Open 2018.

2016 to 2016 (9mos)

  • Buying, budgeting and maintaining records.
  • Making and managing the fertilization program.
  • Hiring and scheduling employees.
  • Attending monthly, annual meetings.

2015 to 2016 (4mos)

  • Planned and executed the construction of a sand capped soccer field.
  • Involved in the installation of sub soil drainage.
  • Constructed rain water harvesting system.

2014 to 2015 (1yr8mos)

  • Supervising a 36 hole facility
  • Manage fertiliser and integrated pest management program including all chemical calibration, application and storage.
  • Responsible for mixing and spraying of chemicals.
  • Involved in all aspects of crew supervision, administration and education.

2013 to 2013 (7mos)

  • Responsible for fertility and pesticide applications on all 24 soccer fields.
  • Involved in all aspects of crew supervision, administration and education
  • Worked with irrigation technician to execute irrigation scheduling, troubleshooting and repairs.

2011 to 2012 (11mos)

  • Learning the basic fundamentals of golf maintenance.
  • Hands on experience with the operation of all turf equipments.

2009 to 2011 (2yrs)

  • Managed landscape projects on various golf courses.
  • Involved in laying of sod on cricket ground
  • Supervised construction of multi-sports turf surfaces

Want to have the best golf course? Let's talk

Get In Touch
pratikshh61@gmail.com
Pratik Shah
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