Brian Distel

Background

About Brian Distel

GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP | DIVERSE AGRONOMIC EXPERTISE | PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP I am a Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Agronomy with 25+ years of vast experience in Florida and California as well as in international leadership and agronomy consultancy. Throughout my career I have gained expertise in all aspects of golf course design, construction, renovation, and revitalization, leading to top conditions worthy of high-end clientele. As a leader, I have successfully developed multi-lingual teams by implementing innovative career programs, mentoring, and clearly articulating expectations as well as short and long-term goals. I also have a strong background working cooperatively with owners, boards of directors, chairmen, captains, golf professionals, members, and guests to ensure exceptional internal and external relations. Agronomically, I have utilized my skills to complete multiple course development and construction projects and have even served as an international consultant, transforming properties, stabilizing struggling turf, and producing exceptional course conditions in highly diverse climates and environments while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Additionally, I have expertise in preparing and maintaining turf for major PGA and Asian Tour events. As a project manager, I have led several projects from design to completion and have a strong track record of fiscal responsibility. Turf management experience: Bentgrass, Poa, Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Bermudagrass, St. Augustine, Zoysia, Paspalum, Fescues, and Kikuyu