We want to introduce our new Director of Agronomy, Sam Mueller. Sam will step in and oversee all of the golf courses that LMGOF manages. He has an extensive background at high-level clubs, and we could not be more excited to have him on board and part of the Gateway Team.
Sam is a Class A Golf Course Superintendent with over 25 years of experience in golf course maintenance, management, and construction across Florida and the Southeastern United States. Known for his strategic leadership and innovative agronomic practices, Sam has successfully directed large-scale projects and high-profile course operations with precision and vision.
He spent six years as Director of Agronomy at Old Memorial Golf Club in Tampa, where he managed all agronomic operations, led extensive renovation projects, and implemented sustainable turfgrass and water management practices. Before that, he was the Director of Golf and Grounds Maintenance at Vasari Country Club in Bonita Springs. Sam was also an Assistant Superintendent at both Fiddlesticks Country Club and Club Pelican Bay.
Sam also has a background in turf product sales and golf course construction, having held roles at LESCO Inc. and Wadsworth Golf Construction Company. His comprehensive industry knowledge is supported by an Associate of Science in golf course management from Florida SouthWestern State College and multiple professional licenses, including Florida Pesticide Applicator certification.
Sam is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the Florida Turfgrass Association, and the United States Golf Association. His longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation continues to make him a respected leader in the golf industry.
He has been married to his wife, Stephanie, for the past 26 years, and they have two daughters, Madeline and Sophia. Madeline attends Florida State University, and Sophia will be a junior in high school. When not at work, the entire family enjoys fishing and snorkeling. Please help us in welcoming Sam when you see him around the course.
