Professional Golf Turf Management: Two-Year Turf Certificate Program (Winter)

Name: Professional Golf Turf Management: Two-Year Turf Certificate Program (Winter)
Start: 2026-01-05T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Rutgers University Cook/Douglass Campus

Schedule

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Rutgers University Cook/Douglass Campus | New Brunswick, NJ

🔗 https://cpe.rutgers.edu/golf-turf/two-year-certificate
Do you dream of working in the great outdoors instead of behind a desk? A career in turfgrass management may be your dream come true and Rutgers can help get you there!
Successful turf managers are professionals who have scientific knowledge of plants and their cultivation, who know how to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound fields, golf courses, and grounds, and who possess strong interpersonal skills. The unique educational experience provided in our Two-Year Certificate Program will prepare you for these challenges and more!
Our program consists of two, 10-week classroom sessions each fall learning the essentials of turf and soil science, plant materials, irrigation technology, golf course construction, pest management, and leadership skills from university faculty and industry experts. In between, you will complete a paid internship at a golf course to gain hands-on skills.
Successful graduates go on to become golf course superintendents, sports field managers for professional sports teams and universities, grounds directors for corporate facilities, nursery and turf farm managers, landscape firm owners, golf course management and construction consultants, and grounds managers for city, county, and state parks around the country and across the globe.
📅 Year 1 Dates: Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026, Mon-Fri
📅 Year 2 Dates: Jan. to Mar. 2027 (exact dates TBD)
🕒 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: New Brunswick, NJ
📌 Format: Classroom course with hands-on activities
🔗 Learn more: https://cpe.rutgers.edu/golf-turf/two-year-certificate
🔗 Apply now: https://cpe.rutgers.edu/golf-turf/two-year-certificate-apply
Applicants must have at least one season of work experience on a golf course or other sports field to be considered. A high school diploma or GED is also required.