THE TEAM

Who are Stephen Hicks & Jordan Kitchen

Stephen Hicks and Jordan Kitchen are former Golf Course Superintendents with deep, hands-on backgrounds in course management, agronomy, and capital project delivery.

Stephen Hicks

Former Golf Course Superintendent · 23 years

Extensive experience leading agronomic programs and on-course improvement projects, including drainage, irrigation, and green and tee renovations.

• Education: Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management, University of Guelph
• B.Sc. Mathematics & Statistics and French, Acadia University
• Led long-range infrastructure improvements alongside key golf feature optimization
• Experienced communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Improved Score Golf course rating from 88 to 63

Jordan Kitchen, MBA

Former Golf Course Superintendent · 18 years

Track record of planning and executing course renovations and infrastructure upgrades from initial site assessment through construction completion.

• Education: Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management, University of Guelph
• MBA (AgriBusiness specialization), University of Guelph
• Led and contributed to large-scale golf course renovation projects, planning through execution
• Experienced working with architects, contractors, club leadership, and boards
• Superintendent during a renovation recognized by Golf Digest as the 2022 Best Renovation
• Superintendent host of the 2024 RBC Canadian Open

Together, Stephen and Jordan bring the practical, club-side perspective of people who have lived the process — and a shared commitment to delivering projects that actually hold up on the ground.