Career Paths
in Golf Course
Maintenance
Sponsored by the
Michigan Golf Course Association
In partnership with:
Have You Considered
Working at
a Golf Course?
Roles and Tasks
at a Golf Course
Continuing Education
“Golf Course Maintenance Technician”
Registered
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships involve:
Online Learning Program
Resulting in:
Journey-Worker Status as a
“Golf Course Maintenance Technician”
for the Skilled Worker
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Michigan State
University
MSU Golf Turf
Certificate Program
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Bachelor’s in
Turfgrass Management and Science
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Entry Level Certificates & Professional Certifications
Certificate Programs
Certificate Series
Certificate Program
Professional Certifications
Tee Off to a Rewarding Job
or Career in Golf!
Contact your local Golf Course Superintendent or Golf Course Owner.
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Where
Will
You
Start?
for Turf and Golf Course
Maintenance in Michigan
Golf Course Technician,
Foreman,
or Manager
Entry Level
Hourly Work
Full Time
Work on a
Golf Course
2nd Assistant, Assistant,
Golf Course Superintendent
2nd Assistant, Assistant,
Golf Course Superintendent
Certified Assistant Superintendent
or Certified
Golf Course Superintendent
Opportunities
based on
current experience
and education
Gain Necessary
Experience for
Your Career
Next Step
to Further
Your Career
Registered
Apprenticeship or MSU Golf Turf Certificate Program
MSU
Golf Turf
Certificate
Program
Bachelor’s in Turfgrass Management
and Science
MSU
Graduate
School
I have part-time
or seasonal employment
golf course experience
I have
completed my Registered Apprenticeship
I have a bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Science and Management
I have a full-time job at the golf course and want to be certified
“I like golf”
or “I want to
work at a
golf course”
I have completed my MSU Golf Turf Certificate Program
If you’re starting
here >
Local Golf Course Superintendent, General Manager, Director of
Golf or HR
at Golf Facility
MSU
MSU
Graduate
School
GCSAA
MGCA for
Registered Apprenticeship
MSU for Golf Turf Certificate Program
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for more details
Who to Contact for Next Step
MSU
IDepartment of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
Bachelor’s in Turfgrass Management and Science
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Institute of Agricultural Technology
Turfgrass Management - Golf Course
MSU Golf Turf Certificate Program
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In Google Maps, search “Golf courses near me.”
Part-Time or Seasonal Employment
Contact Superintendent, General Manager
Director of Golf, or HR at the golf facility.
Michigan Golf Course Association
Registered Apprenticeship
Mike Morris, CGCS
Mike@michaelmorrisconsulting.com
Certified Assistant Superintendent &
Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association
Adam Ikamas, CGCS
adamikamas@migcsa.org
231-714-7365
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Shane Conroy
sconroy@gcsaa.org
248-342-2060
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Get Started Today!
for Turf and Golf Course
Maintenance in Michigan
Contact Us
Jada Paisley, CMP
Executive Director
Michigan Golf Course Association
michigangca.org
Website
800-860-8575
Phone
As the “Voice of Michigan Golf Business” the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) mission statement is to promote and preserve the best interest of the Michigan golf industry.
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