Ramon Luis Aparece

Ramon Luis Aparece

Golf Course Superintendent

Palm Vista Country Club

Jupiter, Florida, USA

About Ramon Luis Aparece

Ramon Aparece is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent with over two decades of experience managing championship and private golf course operations in Florida. He currently serves as Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Vista Country Club in Palm Beach County, overseeing a 27-hole championship layout, a team of 32 staff, and a $2.8 million annual budget.

His career began at Naples Grande Golf Club, where he served as Assistant Superintendent from 2004 to 2011. He then advanced to Gulf Dunes Golf Club in Sarasota, serving as Golf Course Superintendent from 2011 to 2018. During his tenure at Gulf Dunes, he led efforts that reduced water consumption by 28 percent through smart irrigation strategies and transitioned large turf areas to drought-tolerant grasses. Under his management, the course earned Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation.

Aparece integrates advanced technology including SubAir systems, drone-based NDVI mapping, and precision irrigation with preventative agronomy and long-term sustainability principles. His work addresses the challenges of managing warm-season turf in Florida's coastal climate, including heat, salt exposure, humidity, storms, and year-round play.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science from the University of Florida and the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. He also maintains a Florida pesticide applicator license for turf and ornamental applications.

Areas of Focus

Golf course managementTurfgrass scienceSustainable irrigationFlorida turf agronomyPrecision turf technology

Career Background

Palm Vista Country Club

Golf Course Superintendent

Palm Beach County, Florida

2018 – Present

Gulf Dunes Golf Club

Golf Course Superintendent

Sarasota, Florida

2011 – 2018

Naples Grande Golf Club

Assistant Superintendent

Naples, Florida

2004 – 2011

Education

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science, Turfgrass Science

Gainesville, Florida

2000 – 2004

Press

Ramon Aparece: Leading Florida's Turf Revolution - CEOWORLD magazine

Ramon Aparece is the Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Vista Country Club in Palm Beach County, overseeing 27 championship holes, 32 staff members, and a $2.8 million maintenance budget. His career includes work at Gulf Dunes Golf Club in Sarasota where he earned Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science from the University of Florida and the Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation.

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Ramon Aparece Recognized as a Leader in Sustainable Golf Course Management

Ramon Aparece, Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Vista Country Club in Palm Beach County, continues to gain recognition across Florida's golf industry for his leadership in sustainable turf management, hurricane preparedness, and environmental stewardship. With more than two decades of experience in Florida's challenging coastal climate, Aparece oversees a 27-hole championship layout, manages a staff of 32 full-time and seasonal employees, and directs a $2.8 million annual maintenance budget.

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Ramon Aparece Jr. – Building Better Golf From the Ground Up

As Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Vista Country Club, Ramon Aparece Jr. manages 27 holes, a large staff, and a multi-million dollar operation. At Gulf Dunes Golf Club in Sarasota, he led efforts that reduced water consumption by 28 percent through smart irrigation and transitioned large turf areas to drought-tolerant grasses, earning the course Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation.

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Ramon Aparece Jr. Shares Key Trends Shaping Golf & Sustainability

Ramon Aparece Jr. discusses key trends in golf course sustainability and environmental stewardship based on his two decades of experience managing Florida golf courses under demanding coastal climate conditions.

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Awards & Recognition

  • Environmental Stewardship Award, South Florida Golf Association, 2020
  • FGCSA Superintendent of the Year Nominee, 2021
  • Featured in Florida Golf Central Magazine

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
  • Florida pesticide applicator license (turf and ornamental)

Charities & Volunteering

  • The First Tee of the Palm Beaches
  • Palm Beach State College - Turfgrass Mentorship

Boards & Memberships

  • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
  • Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association (FGCSA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ramon Luis Aparece do?

Ramon Luis Aparece is a Golf Course Superintendent at Palm Vista Country Club, where he oversees a 27-hole championship layout, a 32-person staff, and a $2.8 million annual budget. He is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent with over two decades of experience managing championship and private golf course operations in Florida.

What is Ramon Luis Aparece known for?

He is known for integrating advanced technology such as SubAir systems, drone-based NDVI mapping, and precision irrigation with sustainable agronomy practices. At Gulf Dunes Golf Club he led efforts that cut water consumption by 28 percent and helped the course earn Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary designation.

Where is Ramon Luis Aparece based?

Ramon Luis Aparece is based in Jupiter, Florida, USA.

Where did Ramon Luis Aparece study?

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Turfgrass Science from the University of Florida.

Who does Ramon Luis Aparece work for?

Ramon Luis Aparece works for Palm Vista Country Club in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Last updated July 23, 2026