Careers in Social and Personal Services

Golf Course Superintendent

Job Description

A golf course superintendent uses what he or she knows about grasses, trees, shrubs and agricultural chemicals to manage and maintain a golf course. Responsibilities include cutting, watering and caring for grass to make sure it is healthy and looks good. He or she must know how to mix and apply chemical fertilizers and chemicals used to control insects, weeds and disease. Other duties include laying sod and planting grass seeds in worn out or new areas and taking care of equipment. The superintendent must also keep track of all the supplies needed to maintain the golf course.

Skills

• A golf course superintendent should like working outdoors and know how to grow and maintain grasses, sods and shrubs

Preparation

Two-year college degree in turf-management or ornamental horticulture or vocational-technical classes in greenskeeping and horticulture.