Josh Laughridge

Professional Summary

Experienced, hands-on Golf Course Superintendent and operations leader with nearly 25 years in private club and resort golf management across Western North Carolina. Proven expertise in flood recovery, capital project execution, irrigation systems, and agronomic planning. Committed to honoring golf’s traditions while guiding clubs through renovation, revitalization, and long-term growth. Known for high standards, clear communication, and the ability to bring vision to life.

Core Strengths

Golf course agronomy

Flood recovery leadership

Renovation planning & execution

Irrigation upgrades & repair

Staff supervision & training

Budgeting & equipment oversight

Member communication

Environmental stewardship

Career Highlights

Led major flood recovery efforts for multiple courses, restoring greens, irrigation, and playability.

Directed renovation work across key course elements while maintaining daily operations.

Advanced irrigation troubleshooting and system design expertise with Toro systems.

Prepared tournament conditions at Augusta National for the 2000 Masters.

Professional Experience

Director of Golf Maintenance

Kenmure Country Club · Hendersonville, NC

August 2006 – Present

Agronomic expertise with turfgrass in Western North Carolina.
Flood recovery leadership.
Renovation work on all key course elements.
Irrigation upgrades and repairs.
Member communication via blogs and Facebook.

Golf Course Superintendent

Broadmoor Golf Links · Mills River, NC

March 2001 – November 2004

Managed recovery from major flooding in 2004, including debris removal, greens repair, and restored irrigation operations.
Oversaw daily operations with staff supervision, budgeting, and equipment management.
Licensed North Carolina Pesticide Applicator.

Penn State Internship

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, GA

March 2000 – September 2000

Tournament preparation for the 2000 Masters.
Bentgrass water management and heat stress management.

Crew Member

Mt. Mitchell Golf Club · Burnsville, NC

April 1997 – February 2000

Supervision and training of employees.
Repair and installation of Toro irrigation systems.
Golf course renovation and reconstruction.
Pesticide and fertilizer ordering and application.

Education

The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA

Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program · September 1999 – March 2001

The University of North Carolina at Asheville · Asheville, NC

Studies in Computer Science · August 1992 – May 1996

Leadership & Legacy

Lifelong connection to Mt. Mitchell Golf Club; family has lived onsite since 1974.

Son of Mt. Mitchell’s longtime superintendent (47 years of service); dedicated to honoring and preserving the legacy of this unique course.

Passionate advocate for rural golf, course revival, and environmental stewardship in the mountains of Western North Carolina.