International Golf Maintenance (IGM)

Corporate Headquarters: Lakeland, Florida

Website: www.golfmaintenance.com

Category: Turf & Course Suppliers

LEADERSHIP

Ron E. Jackson, President and CEO

Greg Plotner, Executive Vice President

Steve Gano, Vice President of Operations

Company Overview

International Golf Maintenance (IGM) is the nation’s leading contractual golf course maintenance company, providing comprehensive agronomic operations and maintenance services to golf courses across the United States and the Caribbean since 1994. Founded by former golf course superintendents, IGM specializes in day-to-day maintenance operations, renovation oversight, and agronomic consulting, ensuring optimal course conditions while working within clients’ budgets.

“We know what it takes to run a successful golf course, so we work with our customers to lower maintenance costs while improving playability and appearance,” says Ron E. Jackson, Owner/President of IGM. “Our unique partnership model gives golf course operators the freedom to focus on running their operations while having complete confidence in course conditions and customer satisfaction.”

Key Facts:

• Nation’s #1 contractual golf course maintenance company
• Serving clients across the U.S. and Caribbean since 1994
• Partners with private, HOA, and municipal golf courses
• Certified by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
• Works with the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf

Business Innovation

IGM has distinguished itself through its comprehensive training protocols and innovative approach to golf course maintenance. The company employs a unique model where they often retain and retrain existing maintenance staff to their high standards, ensuring continuity while elevating performance. Their expertise spans turfgrass management, fertilization, soil science, irrigation systems, and overall golf course operations.

The company’s strategic approach combines agronomic expertise with operational best practices, creating efficient and sustainable maintenance programs that enhance both playability and appearance while optimizing resources.

Service Offerings

• Full-service golf course maintenance
• Agronomic consulting
• Renovation and construction oversight
• Environmental stewardship programs
• Staff training and development
• Budget planning and management
• Irrigation system management
• Course condition monitoring and reporting
• Operational best practices implementation
• Environmental impact assessment and management

Future Focus

IGM continues to strengthen its position in the golf course maintenance sector through:

• Expansion of environmentally sustainable practices
• Enhancement of staff training programs
• Development of resource-efficient maintenance solutions
• Innovation in agronomic practices
• Strategic growth in new markets

KEY TAKEAWAYS

IGM has established itself as the premier golf course maintenance company by combining deep agronomic expertise with operational excellence. The company’s comprehensive approach to course maintenance, backed by its professional team of certified superintendents and trained staff, has created a unique position in the market that appeals to various types of golf course operators.

The company’s ability to deliver consistent, high-quality course conditions while maintaining cost efficiency has driven its success across diverse markets and climates. With a focus on environmental stewardship, professional development, and sustainable practices, IGM continues to shape the future of golf course maintenance while ensuring exceptional playing conditions for golfers.