Golf Course Administration Schools

Rutgers

• At the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School, students have a few degree and certificate options. Those interested in focusing on golf course administration may choose a two-year turf management certificate program, while those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree can pursue a bachelor's of science degree in plant science with a horticulture/turf industry option. The two-year certificate includes a 200-hour internship program and curriculum centered on the leadership skills needed by golf course managers. Classes include business communications, golf course construction, practical golf course surveying strategies and managing golf course employees. Applicants are required to have a high school degree, letters of recommendation and at least two years of golf course employment or equivalent experience.

  Office of Continuing Professional Education

  New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

  102 Ryders Lane

  New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

  (732) 932-9271

  [email protected]

  www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

Michigan State University

• The Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University is has a two-year turfgrass management golf course program, a two-year turfgrass management sports and commercial turf program, a four-year turfgrass management option, or a five-year American Sino turfgrass education program. The two-year golf turf management program is a technical training program that prepares students for a career as a golf course superintendent. Course topics include budgeting, turfgrass irrigation, weed management and agricultural technology. Applicants must have a high school degree or equivalent.

  Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

  160A Plant and Soil Sciences

  Michigan State University

  East Lansing, Mich. 48824-1325

  (517) 355-0271 ext. 1136

  [email protected]

  http://www.turf.msu.edu/academics

Humber

• Canadians love golf, too! At Humber college in Ontario, Canada, students can earn an advanced diploma in business administration-professional golf management. This six-semester program includes two paid internships as well as courses in golf culture, retail, turf management, marketing, finance and human resources. Most of the program focuses on the business of golf, while a small part of the program focuses on the game. Applicants must have a high school diploma, Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.

  3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

  Humber

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada M8V 1K8

  (416) 675-3111

  [email protected]