Also called: Turfgrass Manager, Director of Agronomy
Manages the grass, soil, irrigation, and crew that keep a golf course in championship condition.
You arrive before sunrise to check greens, decide mowing heights, and manage irrigation and pests. A crew of 20 works on your plan. Hosting a pro tournament means months of preparation for perfect greens.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's or 2-year degree in turfgrass science.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, Horticulture.
Growing about average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Robot mowers and soil sensors take over routine work; managing the turf and crew stays human.
Classes: Biology, Agriculture CTE (FFA), Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9013.
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