Dan Meersman

Dan Meersman is Chief Planning Officer and Director of Grounds & Facilities at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, where he has led award-winning restorations, major capital projects, and industry innovations like autonomous mowing and patented bunker technology. A TurfNet Superintendent of the Year, Dan has overseen multiple championship events and is recognized as a leader in golf course conditioning and club development.

Key Achievements:

• Oversaw $16M in capital improvements (2022), including clubhouse restoration, new dining facilities, and racquet sports expansions, earning PCC top national rankings and hosting rights for major championships.
• Led full restoration of PCC’s Wissahickon Course (2013), propelling it into GolfWeek’s Top 100 Classic Courses (#32).

Introduced industry innovations:

• Patented Matrix Bunker
• Liner (2010).
• Converted St. Martins Course to Zoysiagrass fairways (2011).
• Early adoption of championship padel courts (2022) and autonomous mowing (2023).
• PCC recognized as a leader in golf and racquet sports, including GolfWeek’s #2 Short Course and multiple culinary and facility awards.