Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management

Overview

These programs include topics such as:

• Turf grass science and management
• Golf course design and construction
• Grounds equipment and operation
• Pest control
• Grounds management

Internships

Internships allow students to develop skills at companies or organizations. Some golf course operation and grounds management programs require students to develop and complete an internship.

Schools

A few community colleges offer associate programs in golf course operation and grounds management. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.

A few colleges offer bachelor’s degree programs in golf course operation and grounds management. A bachelor’s degree typically takes four years of full-time study.

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Related Educational Programs

• Hospitality Management
• Landscape Architecture
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Pest Management
• Recreation and Parks Management
• Sport and Fitness Management
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

Related Careers

Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study

• General and Operations Managers
• Landscape Architects
• Landscapers and Groundskeepers

Other Careers Related to this Program of Study

• Agricultural Worker Supervisors
• Construction Managers
• Farm Equipment Mechanics
• Property and Real Estate Managers
• Recreation Attendants

Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Agricultural Management
• Agriculture Science
• Algebra
• Biology
• Business Computer Applications
• Business Management
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

• Plant science
• Soil science
• Turfgrass management
• Golf course management
• Irrigation and drainage

Schools

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