Steve Kurta, Superintendent
Tuscarora’s superintendent since 1999, Steve Kurta brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his work. Steve’s pervious jobs have been at three of the most prestigious clubs in the United States. Steve was the superintendent at the prominent Blackwolf Run Golf Club in Kohler, Wisconsin from 1996-1999. He was the assistant superintendent at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, N.Y. from 1993-1996 and he worked as an intern at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Steve has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Crop and Soil Science from Michigan State University. Steve and his wife Janet were married in 1994 and they have one son, Peter.
Steve also maintains a weekly weblog that includes topics such as course conditions, maintenance procedures, turf culture and care, and golf course maintenance announcements and turf pro-tips. Learn more
2026 UPDATE:
Greens and Grounds
The course has made it through winter in great shape. Tree branches and debris on the ground is minimal. We're thankful cold conditions came quickly last fall and stayed for the entire winter. That pattern is ideal for the greens as they're less likely to break dormancy and become vulnerable to winter kill. Course projects in progress are on 1, 8, 12 and some grading work near the course bathrooms. The work between 11 & 12 will be to smooth out the rough area that was there last year and to add drainage to the bunker and fairway landing area.
The grounds crew is ready to return and begin prep for opening and our equipment technician has serviced and sharpened our fleet for another season. 2026 marks the 10th year on our Jacobsen equipment. We have added new greens rollers to the fleet this year as our 20 year old workhorse 'Speed Roller' units have reached the end of their usable life.
We'll continue to monitor weather conditions with an eye on getting the course open as soon as night time lows warm up and growth returns.
See you soon!
Steve Kurta, Superintendent
Nick Masterpole, Greens Chairman
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Jason Wall, Head Golf Professional
John Sullivan, Assistant Professional
Josh Marshall, Assistant Professional