Superintendent Spotlight: Matt Shafer at North Hills Country Club

Great golf doesn’t happen by accident.

Behind every memorable round, immaculate fairway and carefully prepared green complex is a team of people whose work often goes unnoticed by the casual observer. The Superintendent Spotlight video series, produced in collaboration with the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association (WGCSA), is designed to change that by shining a light on the leaders responsible for maintaining and improving Wisconsin’s golf courses.

The first part of the series stars Matt Shafer, superintendent of North Hills Country Club in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. In the full interview, Matt shares his journey into the turf profession, the competitive and athletic mentality that drives his work and the leadership challenges that come with managing teams, resources and expectations at a high level.

Superintendents wear many hats: agronomists, problem solvers, mentors and leaders. As Matt discusses in the video, success in this role requires a constant commitment to improvement, an adaptability, and a commitment to building strong, committed teams. It’s a career that combines science, strategy and passion, and one that plays a crucial role in the overall golf experience.

This series is part of the WGCSA’s broader mission to support its members and promote turfgrass management as a rewarding and dynamic career path. By showcasing professionals like Matt Shafer, the WGCSA aims to inspire the next generation while giving golf enthusiasts a deeper appreciation for the work that happens long before the first tee time of the day.

🎥 Watch the full Superintendent Spotlight video with Matt Shafer below and stay tuned for future episodes featuring additional leaders from across Wisconsin’s golf landscape.

Superintendent Spotlight is a collaborative video series presented by the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association (WGCSA) in partnership with WiscoGolfAddict

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