Building skills in golf course maintenance and management is a great way to start or advance in this exciting industry.
From golf course staff members and crew leaders to golf pros and avid golfers, if you're interested in golf course maintenance, this is the course for you!
Grow your golf course management knowledge
This six week online course will help you master golf course management essentials. You'll learn about:
Agronomic and managerial aspects of golf course maintenance
Putting green construction and turf selection
Maintenance budgeting
Integrated pest management
By building these skills, you'll gain cultural knowledge critical for helping you work or advance in this field.
Study golf course management with the experts
This program is designed and led by Oregon State University experts in golf course management with experience and connections throughout the industry. You will benefit from their experience through weekly video lectures and discussion boards.
For your final project, you will develop your own golf course maintenance report. You will receive valuable feedback and guidance on this report that can help you continue to succeed after the course ends.
Please note: This course is primarily designed for those working in northern climates such as Oregon and Washington, Europe, Scandinavia and parts of Canada; however, course concepts may apply to other climate zones and some information on warm-season grasses is also covered. By focusing on these climates, you'll gain detailed information you can apply to your own park, field or lawn.
Course Hours and GCSAA Class A Credits
Course Title
Course Hours
GCSAA Class A Credits
Introduction to Turfgrass Management
30
3
Introduction to Golf Course Management
36
3.6
Pesticide Applicator Education and Safety
18
1.8
Irrigation and Drainage
21
2.1
Cool-Season Turfgrass Diseases and Suppression Using Fungicides
30
3
Turfgrass Mathematics
36
3.6
Turfgrass Insects and Weed Management
36
3.6
October 21 - December 1, 2024 January 6 - February 16, 2025 February 18 - March 31, 2025
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Past Students' Work
Take a look at some recent projects our students have created.
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