Alexander Garcia

Assistant Superintendent @ Saucon Valley Country Club, Old Course | Turf Chemicals Salesman | Turfgrass Management Student

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Dedicated Turfgrass Management student at Delaware Valley University with 6 years of experience maintaining the championship-level Old Course at Saucon Valley Country Club and 1 season as an intern at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open. Proficient in cool-season turf management and well-versed in pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides, gained through experience with UHPH and selling industry-leading products such as Floratine, Sanctuary, Turf Screen, and Molasses Kings. Committed to delivering the highest standards in golf course maintenance and optimizing playing conditions to create firm, fast surfaces.

Experience

  • Saucon Valley Country Club (On-site)
    • Turfgrass Management Intern
      May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      - Gained hands-on experience in advanced turf management techniques, leadership, and sustainability practices. - Enhanced knowledge in irrigation, pesticide and fertilizer application, and moisture control. - Led small teams and played a key role in maintaining championship-level conditions.

    • Groundskeeper
      Jun 2020 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      - Responsible for maintaining the pristine condition of the golf course, including mowing, bunker maintenance and more - Ensure that the turf and landscapes are kept in top shape through regular monitoring and upkeep. - Operate specialized equipment and collaborate with the grounds team to deliver an exceptional playing experience for golfers.

  • Sales Representative at Ultimate Heery Plant Health
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Help out part time making deliveries and sampling soils to help strengthen my knowledge and experience in turf chemicals

  • Turfgrass Management/Agronomy Intern at Oakmont Country Club (Oakmont, PA)
    Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 · 6 mos

    - Worked alongside a team of seasonal and long-term staff members to maintain the course during the growing season. - Mowed, weeded, renovated, and aerated turf; edged and trimmed. - Watered and maintained the course/Club grounds as needed. - Performed safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicles or equipment. - Cleaned and maintained the course and surrounding areas. - Maintained a schedule for maintenance that was consistent and predictable for user groups and operations staff. - Coordinated with operations staff to ensure equipment and schedules fit the club’s needs. - Reported routine updates and appropriate resource allocation, including mowers, staff, and other equipment.