Course stewardship
Turf health, irrigation, drainage, and renovation planning that support consistent playability and sustainable maintenance practices.
Director of Agronomy · Florida
Great courses.
Strong teams.
Lasting impact.
I’m Nicolas Garibay. I bring more than 20 years of golf course experience to the craft of growing exceptional turf, developing people, and caring for the game.
Explore my experience
NGAGRONOMY
STEWARDSHIP IN EVERY DETAILEST. IN EXPERIENCE
20+ yearsGolf course experience
36 holesCurrent facility · Suntree
One standardBetter, every day
01 / My approach
Care for the course.
Invest in the people.
Exceptional playing conditions begin with a clear plan and a team that takes pride in its work. My approach combines agronomic knowledge, thoughtful resource management, and hands-on leadership.
At Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, Florida, I oversee agronomy for a 36-hole facility, aligning daily course conditioning with long-term improvements and the member experience.
People & leadership
Mentoring staff, building accountability, and helping the next generation of golf course professionals grow into leadership roles.
Operational discipline
Budget forecasting, capital planning, and clear communication that connect the work on the course to the club’s goals.
02 / Professional experience
A career rooted
in the game.
Suntree Country Club
Director of Agronomy
Lead turf management, irrigation, budgeting, and course conditioning across 36 holes. Guide course improvement projects, develop agronomic programs, and mentor the team while collaborating with club leadership and membership.
The Club at Ibis
Golf Course Superintendent, Class A
Supported premier playing conditions within a 54-hole private facility. Developed staff mentorship, strengthened safety training, and managed capital improvements and maintenance efficiency initiatives.
Jacaranda West Country Club
Golf Course Superintendent
Led fairway, tee, and approach regrassing, irrigation improvements, and renovation projects while developing staff and advancing operational planning.
The Venice Golf and Country Club
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Managed a $2.5 million course renovation spanning greens, collars, tees, fairways, and irrigation. Supported course planning, water conservation, and team development.
PGA Golf Club
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
Helped lead daily operations at a 54-hole championship facility, with a focus on tournament preparation, precision turf care, and maintenance efficiency.
Projects / In the field
The work behind
the playing conditions.
Course improvements, from the first day on site to the finished result.
Project photos and videos are coming soon.
03 / Tournament background
Prepared for
the highest standards.
- BMW Championship 2026 · Bellerive Country Club, Missouri
- Cognizant Classic 2024 · PGA National, Florida
- 100th PGA Championship 2018 · Bellerive Country Club, Missouri
- Diamond Resorts Invitational 2017–2018 · Tranquilo Golf Club, Florida
- PGA Senior National Championship 2015 · PGA Village, Florida
- U.S. Open Qualifiers 2008 & 2012 · Hawk’s Nest Golf Club, Florida
- AT&T HP Byron Nelson Tournament 2011–2012 · TPC Four Seasons, Texas
04 / Professional development
Always learning.
Always growing.
- GCSAA Class A Member Member since 2012
- Certified Golf Course Superintendent In progress
- Syngenta Business Institute Wake Forest University · 2022
- Green Start Academy Graduate · 2018
- Principles of Turfgrass Management University of Georgia
- Florida Golf Course Best Management Practices 2026
Let’s connect
A conversation starts
the next chapter.
Connect about agronomy, leadership, and the game of golf.