Golf & Turf Management Careers

The management of turfgrasses is a highly specialized profession with numerous career opportunities for those who earn degrees in turfgrass management. Traditionally, the number of opportunities available to Golf & Turf Management students has exceeded the number of graduates. This trend is expected to continue in the future.

Turf and Golf Course Management Program graduates are commonly employed as:

• Golf course superintendent
• Sports turf manager
• Professional lawn care manager
• Sod producer
• Grounds superintendent
• Parks and recreational facility manager
• Regional sales or manufacturing representative
• Governmental or private sector turfgrass consultant