CGCS Acheived

I have received confirmation that I have completed all the requirements and achieved the designation of Certified golf course superintendent through the GCSAA, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.  Just like the PGA, the superintendent side of the business has a education and networking, and support side for all superintendents, and the highest level of achievement in the association is a Certified Superintendent.

It has been a life long goal of mine, and it is achieved by meeting the requirements with a combination of years of education, years of being a superintendent, continuing education credits, a 300 page portfolio demonstrating all aspects of agronomy, record keeping, human resources, meetings, education, and training that you have done over your years as a superintendent.  There is also an 8 hours exam, and finally an attesting by two certified superintendents that come and visit your golf course, your facility, and examine your operation.  Thank you to everybody throughout my career that has helped me to achieve this designation.  There are approximately 1,500 certified superintendents out of the 16,000+ superintendents in the U.S.