Professional Golf Turf Management School

Two-Year Certicate Program

Fall Session
October 3 - December 14, 2012

Winter Session
January 3 - March 15, 2013
Country Club of St. Albans, Saint Albans, MO Chad Fetter, 2009 Graduate

Presented by the NJAES Oce of Continuing Professional Education together with the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science

About Our Roots

Who Should Attend
Superintendents Greenskeepers Assistant Superintendents Foremen Irrigation Technicians Mechanics Spray Technicians Other golf professionals with turf management responsibilities, e.g. owners, general managers, developers Sports Turf Managers College graduates in related elds who want to quickly establish a new career path Veterans of the U.S. military

Celebrating 52 years, the success of the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School is due in large measure to the values and visions of our programs creator, Dr. Ralph Engel. Engels purpose was clear, Provide a creative learning environment where golf course employees could build their skill level and knowledge base regarding the ever changing science of golf turf management. Equally clear were Ralphs values when dealing with his certicate students - mentoring rst, encouragement second, and massive exposure to the nest educators in golf turf science that he could locate. Fifty-two years later we continue to honor Dr. Engels dream of creating a world-renowned learning center for golf course employees pursuing additional certication. Thousands have visited our campus since 1961 and hundreds are currently superintendents at many of the most highly regarded courses across the United States and around the world. We welcome you to come to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and experience the very best we have to offer.

Why Choose Rutgers University?

Meeting Your Learning Needs
Our program has been designed exclusively for golf turf management professionals throughout North America, Europe and beyond. We have developed a partnership with SallieMae to assist with your educational loan needs. We offer many scholarships exclusively for rst year students. Returning students have even greater access to a broad portfolio of scholarship opportunities. We guarantee your tuition rate will be xed for each year of your two-year program. We offer the technical and managerial information you need to succeed as well as a university credential that is highly respected throughout the industry and around the world. Since our rst graduating class in 1962, over 2,200 golf turf professionals have graduated from our certicate program. Currently, over 700 have advanced in their elds to become recognized superintendents in all 50 states and 11 countries or have become leaders in related turfgrass careers. An additional 400 plus are assistant superintendents worldwide. Our program consists of two convenient 10-week sessions over two years and a 200-hour internship of supervised eld experience. In our intensive academic format, you will concentrate on the technical knowledge required of superintendents, apply the skills presented in the classroom to eld situations, and develop essential qualities of leadership that all successful managers should master. While on campus you will meet and work collaboratively with students from some of the worlds nest golf courses and will be educated by a highly talented and dedicated team of faculty and industry professionals. Program classrooms are located in the Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, located adjacent to our turfgrass research complex; at the Holly House, nestled within a world-renowned collection of American hollies in the Rutgers Display Gardens; and in our Campus Center, central to life at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University. Students in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School will develop a network of support and friendship among their classmates, Rutgers turfgrass alumni, and golf turf industry professionals worldwide. Whenever or wherever you wish to relocate, there will be Rutgers turf alumni nearby.

Fossil Trace Golf Club, Golden, CO Chris Dodd, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

Our program is highly recommended for those who have demonst displayed a strong commitment to advancement in a successful go minimum of two years golf course employment experienc

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Our Vision

A World of Opportunity
Todays most successful golf turf managers are professionals who understand the game of golf, who have scientic knowledge of plants and their cultivation, and who know how to maintain an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sound course. We believe successful golf course superintendents also require the skills to work within the constraints of a budget and to communicate effectively with their customers, managers/owners, vendors, and their golf course staff. This unique educational experience will prepare you for these challenges and more.

Learning Objectives
To develop a better understanding of the science behind the cultural practices utilized by golf course superintendents To rene and develop technical skills that are applicable to the art of greenskeeping that will be immediately useful in the management of golf turf To develop and justify budgets that will best serve the needs of both your golf course customers and your facilities To improve soft skills in personnel management and communication To learn about ongoing golf turf research activities, their applications and benets at Rutgers To explore and attain national and international career opportunities in golf turf management and related industries
Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club, Clio, CA Doug Blesse, 2004 Graduate

Our isGoal an innovative learning environment which promotes creative Our goal to provide
opportunities for students to attain knowledge, develop skills, build self-condence and ultimately become leaders in the golf turf industry.

Where Are They Now?

Graduates of the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School currently are leaders in the following industries: Golf Course Superintendents throughout the United States, Canada and Europe Owners of golf courses Agronomists Directors of professional sports turf elds and facilities Directors of corporate grounds and maintenance Directors of county and municipal parks Director of Nascar Ineld Grounds Directors and sales representatives in seed, irrigation and equipment companies

Note to instructor, Rich Buckley: As I do my job, your teachings run rampantly through my head. To this day, I still go back to the notes of your classes. You are the best teacher Ive ever had on any level and I appreciate the enthusiasm in the way you taught me.

- Joseph Gulotti, Cavaliers Country Club (DE), Class of 2001

Convenient Fall and Winter Sessions

Our intensive program is designed to t conveniently around your work schedule. You have the option of attending our Fall Session from October 3 - December 14, 2012 or our Winter Session from January 3 - March 15, 2013. Program content and admission requirements for the Fall and Winter sessions are identical. Students attending their rst year in the Fall of 2012 will return for their second year in the Fall of 2013 Students attending their rst year in the Winter of 2013 will return for their second year in the Winter of 2014. Class hours are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays for ten (10) weeks.

onstrated a proven interest in golf turf management and who have ul golf turf management career. Applicants are required to have a ience or equivalent educational or workplace experience.

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Rutgers University Faculty and Sta

Our Team of Nationally Recognized Instructors
Dr. Stacy Bonos, Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics Mr. Richard Buckley, Manager, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

Leadership Team
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Dr. Robert M. Goodman
Executive Dean, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Mr. Joseph Clark, Principal Lab Technician, Turfgrass Research Farm Dr. Bruce Clarke, Director, Turfgrass Pathology, Center for Turfgrass Science and Extension Specialist Dr.Thomas Gianfagna, Professor, Turfgrass Physiology Mr. Josh Honig, Research Associate, Plant Biology and Pathology Dr. Bingru Huang, Associate Professor, Plant Biology and Pathology Dr. Richard Hurley, Adjunct Professor, Plant Biology and Pathology Mr. Edward V. Lipman, Jr., Director, Ofce of Continuing Professional Education Ms. Emily Merewitz, Senior Lab Technician, Plant Biology and Pathology Dr. William A. Meyer, Professor, Turfgrass Breeding Mr. James Morris, Associate Director, Ofce of Continuing Professional Education Dr. James Murphy, Extension Specialist, Turfgrass Management Ms. Sabrina Tirpak, Principal Laboratory Technician, Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Gainesville, VA Kory Alexander, 2012 Graduate (anticipated)

Executive Director, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES)

OFFICE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Edward V. Lipman, Jr.

Director

Dr. Richard Hurley Fran Koppell

Student/Curricula Advisor Senior Program Coordinator

Specialists from Related Industries

CENTER FOR TURFGRASS SCIENCE Dr. Bruce Clarke
Director
Mr. Robert Dobson, Middletown Sprinkler Company, Middletown, NJ Mr. William Jamison, Communications Consultant, Toms River, NJ Mr. Stephen Kay, Owner/Golf Architect, Golf Course Design LLC, Egg Harbor City, NJ Mr. Steven Kristoph, Owner, Steven Kristoph Nursery, Englishtown, NJ Mr. Steven Langlois, Langlois Turf Consultants, Pitman, NJ Mr. Bruce C. Neary, Owner, BCN Horticultural Services, Brick, NJ Dr. Karen Plumley, National Account Manager, Mitchell Products, Millville, NJ Ms. Marie Pompei, Sales Representative, FM Browns Sons, Inc., Sinking Spring, PA Mr. Gene Westmoreland, Assistant Executive Director/Tournament Director Metropolitan Golf Association, Elmsford, NY 4

Dr. William A. Meyer

Associate Director, Faculty Advisor to The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School

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Golf Course Superintendents

Mr. Gary Arlio, Valley Brook Golf Course, Rivervale, NJ Mr.Tom Breiner, previously at Fiddlers Elbow Country Club, Far Hills, NJ Mr.Todd Bunte, TPC Jasna Polana, Princeton, NJ Mr. Chris Carson, Echo Lake Country Club, Westeld, NJ Mr. Ken Krausz, previously at Paramus Golf Course, Paramus, NJ Mr. Jim Lynch, Mount Olive Township Parks and Recreation, Mount Olive, NJ Mr. Jason Pierce, Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, NJ Mr. Jesse Shannon, Manhattan Woods Golf Club, West Nyack, NY

The Irish Course at Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, WI Christopher Goeben, 2010 Graduate

Grading Policy and Graduation Requirements

Scotland Run Club, Williamstown, NJ Neil Quinn, 2012 Graduate

2011 Awards and Recognition

Mr. Chris Carson New Jersey Turfgrass Association (NJTA), Member of the Year, 2011 Center for Turfgrass Science, Rutgers University, Distinguished Service Award, 2011 Dr. Bruce Clarke Northeastern Division, American Phytopatholgocial Society, (APS), Award of Merit, 2011 Mr. Bob Dobson Irrigation Association of New Jersey (IANJ), Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011 Dr. Bill Meyer Turfgrass Breeders Association, Breeders Cup Award, 2011

Student performance will be evaluated in each class based on a combination of examinations, term papers, projects and class participation. Students should allow approximately 20 hours per week for class preparation. Certicates of Completion are awarded at our annual graduation banquet to all students who successfully complete both semesters of class work, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and who successfully complete a summer eld internship of 400+ hours. Recognition for highest honors and honors is noted on certicates.

2011 Research
Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Clarke, Dr. Stacey Bonos, Dr. James Murphy and the rest of their team as recipients of the following honors:
Best of the Best Team Research and Extension Award Anthracnose and Annual Bluegrass Weevil Project Team Integrated Management of Emerging Pests of Annual Bluegrass on Golf Courses Presented by Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE), 2011 Northeast Award for Excellence in Multi-state Research NE1025 Turfgrass Research Multistate Regional Research Project Biology, Ecology & Management of Emerging Pests of Annual Bluegrass on Golf Courses Presented by the Northeastern Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, 2011

Recertication Credits
Pesticide Applicator Recertication Credits are granted by most states for students in our program who have a current pesticide applicator license. If you wish to apply for recertication credits in your state, you must ll out a form that will be provided to you on your rst day of class.

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First-Year Curriculum
I really appreciate the start I gained at Rutgers in what has been a very rewarding career thus far. - Fred Forshner, Brudenell Dundarave Golf Links PEI Inc., Prince Edward Island, Canada, Class of 1997

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Self-asses ment of your learning and leadersh p styles, and Se sessme s o arni and dershi s yles i de e an introduction to leadership dynamics and motivational n t o uction o lead hi dynam cs nd otiv tiona eade a ivat on strategies. trategi s tegi

Mathematics for Golf Cou se Superi athe atics o o f ou urs Sup rintendents dent dents t Bota Bota y and Physiology of tany g f Turfgrass and Ornamentals Turfgr f an r a
Introduction to the structure, function, physiology tro t troducti the e u t o ogy, g growth and de elopment of higher plants. wth d dev p

Intr du i n the multipl pp cation o Introduction to the multiple applications of mathematics on t ltiple pplica i n tp at s and round the olf course and around the golf co e. d

M e Technolo Mower Technology and Reel Grinding chnology nd e G ding d

B i ss o Business Communication

L arn professional techniques to improve your Learn pr t ve writte communication skills. ten

Look at ritica pects of mowe s lec ion, t Look at critical aspects of mower selection, set up and o c s w e a maintenance. Understand h maintenance. Understand how cutting units operate to inte c d stan c ting u t perat ate bett r evel better develop a maintenance routine that will get the most t elop mai t nance routi a e t at w l the s out you e ipm n out of your equipment. our

Computer Technology

P ctica G f Cours Surveying Strat gi s Practical Golf Course Surveying Strategies cal a s eyin tra
Lear tricks l goo u erintend t hould n Learn tricks all good superintendents should know. e r ick c o ntend nde

Use of golf course software and internet resources t t that include industry specic web pages and st applications. Hand pplic c . ands-on workshops include online kh d nlin ine search strategie MS Word, PowerPoint and beyond. ea h egies, g w yon

Principles of Integrated Pest Control ri c ples Integ at s egr grat s Control

Effective Sp Effective Sp ect tiv Speaking

Review alt rna i e proach t pest isease and eed Review alternative approaches to pest, disease and weed ache est, e cont u n convention l methods, cultural practices n control using conventional methods, cultur l practices and o n onal c integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. e es manag e t (IP I echnique hniq e nq

Inst uctio Instruction and pr nstru ion t practice in public speaking By making c king. y mak ng king presentation presentati ns to your classmates, you will learn t esentati i ou a smates, you wil learn to assm as ate ll enha enhance your pres ntation skills when speaking to ha your rese tatio skil ion k board members, city council members, the media oard memb mbe t and others. d

Regional Concer s g na o cern

Students meet to discuss pro ems, concerns and issues d t roblems, concerns and iss f faced on golf courses across the United States and globally golf cours a e a in this highly applied unit. his highly appl

Stress Physiology Stress Physiology I

Golf Course Construction I our C nstr ction u t

An introduction to golf course design principles and int o cti to f course ur p construct on includ n ontou construction, in uding contours, slopes, tee and sand c d bunke onstruct on. bunker const tion. n

Learn valuable nformation on how turfgrass adapts Learn valuable information on how turfgrass adapts to a va ty of environmental stresses and how to ma age variet environmental stresses and how manage turfgrass effectively to prevent and control damage. i n ontrol damage.

Surveying

Introduction to Soils on o Soils

Hands-on experience, using cur p sing cu urrent survey equipment.

Physical properties of soils, including soil texture, ties f oils inclu oi structure, density, soil water and drainage, and soil nsit o ty er er surveys are explored y ored ored. r

Turfgrass Disease Identication se e

Diagnosis and management of turfgrass di t f f diseases, including strategies and eld applications. nd eld p t

Irrigation Principles I i nci le c

Become familiar with the various materials, past and m l wi h he with iou present, that are ut lized in golf cour e irrigation a are utili d gol ours systems. Through a combin ion of lectures and u o b natio lec s n hands-on exerc ses, learn the options and proper o erc s l arn th opt rcis the a p r procedures for repair of pipes wires, valves, sprinkler s pair pes, ink e n heads, and controllers Learn how to troubleshoot nt ller rs. o and diagnose wiring problems and control systems. s iring em t Develop maintenance and repair skills that can be o maintenanc and r t an used throughout yo career. hro gh t your ar ghou

Turf i e Tur Disease Laborator y o

Hands-on Hands-on experience viewing turfgrass path gens and n en v wing turfgrass pathogens and d diseased materia in our turfgrass education center. Learn aterial urfgrass ducation en n earn to to use a microscop for diagnostics. o cope f n stic

Turfgrass Identication and Development o n op o

Proper identication of major turfgrass species an r r fgras pecies and g e s fundamentals of grass growth and development. owt w d e elop lo opm

T rfgra Turfgrass Maintenance gras

Landscape Management andsc p Ma c Man eme t

Mana Management and maintenance of landscape plants, a nt nd mainten n e t enan dscap p p proper planting procedures and pruning techniques. p pla i procedu lant dure nd nin ch e

Mowi Mo g w Mow ng, watering, fertilizing, cul v ting and controlling g g, cu , ultiva thatch on greens and fairways for optimal effect and atc t ns wy o ct m ma minima cost. mal ma

Lands La dscape Plan s I P ants

Identication and landscape uses of shade and de ticati tion n lands pe use o a dsca small trees, deciduous shrub and grou dcovers. l ee e d u hrubs gro ound ve ou e

Turfgrass Weed Ide cation and Tu as s d denti a ion and Weed Management a g m

Review Review the basic classication and reproduction systems v asic lass s n a rep oduction ystem n o of weeds on your g f course along with identifying our golf c urse l ng ith entifyin g i ing cha act t characteristics.

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Second-Year Curriculum
Agronomic Characteristics of Turfgrass acte acteri tics Tur g u Species and Varieties Vari t e r Irrigation Principles II ri rigation Pr nciple iga rin
Identication, characterization and selection of grasses, har cterizati rization selection gra es, t as grass breeding, seed production, and certication are ng ee g oduct on nd ertication re c t cati n reviewed eviewed. iewed w Beco Become familiar with water supply, hydraulic principles, a ilia with wate upply, ydr ulic rinciples ia ater pp raul ra ci pi piping, fertigation and sprinkler layout. Discover e tigat o an sp inkle layout. scove gatio and kl yout yo ve what constitutes an efcient irrigation system and t on titute t f c ent irrigat n ys e n rigati a how it is measured. Learn irrigation and pum house o m asured Lear irrigation an pump d earn rrig t installation practices. Gain knowledge on evaluating r t c s G n nowl dge wled ting ti your irrigation system preparing presentations, i system, rep n pre n io stem esen es interviewing and selecting an irriga on consultant nd lecti ting irrigation r tant or designer, preparing plans and bid documents, and e g ring l ri g pla s and d ments, and n performing contract ma agement t manag ment a nt.

Applicat o s Landscape Design Applications of Landscape Design p catio n ign

Principle Principles of landscape design and planting for golf ciples landscap esig ndscape gn plant g n golf course applications. se appl catio s e p t

Budge Budgeting an Budgeting and Financial Management ncia nc a Mana em

Curr t str teg e Current strategies for projecting monitoring and rren trategi rate ecting, on ctin n o g an controlling costs to a ieve scal course goals. t achieve scal cours ve sc as

Landscape Plants II n

Identication and uses of conifers, broadleaf e o f rs, r adlea e evergreens, shrubs and groundcovers. e bs d groundco ers ro

Case Studies in r rass an geme t Case Studies in Turfgrass Management ment

Students wo k teams Students work in teams to apply the knowledge they h k w ed h have gained sol have gained to so ve rea case problems in turfgrass eal in urfgrass fgra fg managem nt. management

Professional Development Seminars evelopment m nars

Learn the nal critical lesso to achi ve necessary itical lessons t hiev n cess r hi s industry-wide credibility among your peer and golf re bilit mong y r eers d olf ity e cour e cus omers alike. cou se customers alike u e lik

Golf Course Construct Golf C urse Construction II

Construction costs, developing con Construction costs developing contracts, and scheduling con d in onstructio projects, including ponds, ion ro pond cart paths and greens.

Soil r lit So Fertility Soil Fertility

Golf Course Maintenance La f Course Maintenance Laboratory

Lea n h value Learn the value of soil tests, cation exchange capac ty, oil t n xchange acit base saturation, pH, soil biology and fertility, and g and fertility, and d explore their roles in maintaining healthy soil and ining ealthy soi and oil plants.

Working Working in small groups, calibrate a wide range of mall roups, cali sprayers and pre d sprayers and spreaders; plant and prune trees; learn e basi basic equipment mainte nce; practice su eying; and tenanc c tice survey perfor b i irrigation tro bl hoot pe o m basic irrigation t ubleshooting and repa rs. rigatio ooti d epai p At Attend eld trips to a local golf facility and visit Golf tri n visi Golf sit Hou Ho House, home of the USGA.

Sprayer and Spreader Cal alibration tion

Reduce the chance of having environmental or envi mental nancial accidents by learning how to calculate your o alculate you rates and set up and test your equipment.

Stress Physiology II h sio

Golf Histo and Design o History isto

The history of golf de design, review of the great architects of the past, golf course types, golf course hole design e e types, g o hole esign styles, a famo styles, and fam us golf ho es will b discussed. f hole will be d scussed d.

Expa d on how tur Expand on ho turfgrass adapts to environmental p environmental stress and how to successfully con tr d ow to l ontrol and prevent prevent damag damage. ma

Insect and Disease Laborator y In nd isea e aborator d

Turfgras Tu grass Establishment a

Hands-on dent atio Hands-on identication of insect pes s and disease n io nsect pest and e symptoms/s ns ith emphasis on management sympto signs with em t i n an ment n and contro strategies. n con rol ategie egi

Innovative techniques and specications for seed ng, or eedi sprigging and sodding along with current applications urre r and challenges. and challenges.

Insects and Diseases of Ornamental Plants d

Review diagnostic methods and management for ag a r controlling insects and diseas affec g orname tal co llin ases ec ecting amen plants. ts s

Turfgrass Inse u ass Inse nsects

Review diagnostic methods and management options w n s en ptions tio o for controlling tu g ass insect pests. r c ntrolli g turfgr u e t

Turfgra M nte nce Turfgrass Maintenanc II r (n (including Work Experience) r e e

I have no doubt that without Rutgers, I would not be where I am today, so please pass on my gratitude to all the staff and faculty. - Jonathan White, Golf de Morfontaine (France), Class of 2009

Revi Rev ew current m agement practices on the golf nt manag t a tp ce n e f course from stud nt presentations covering their uden p ud a o in the summer work experiences. x erien

Tourn me Tournament Preparation Strategies r rep ategi egie g

P p ring yo Preparing your golf course for big image tournaments your ol o ma m e o rnam nt amen is an art - the secrets are shared here. s an r e sec et cr r

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Field Experience
Scholarship Programs
Thanks to the generous nancial support received from New Jerseys golf turf community and beyond, we are able to offer a signicant number of scholarships to our incoming and returning students. Scholarship awards range from $100 to $5,000 and are awarded based on a number of criteria, including academic achievement, service to the turfgrass community and nancial need. If you are interested in applying for a rst year scholarship to either our fall or winter session, you MUST complete the scholarship application form included in this years catalog and attach it with your application for admission. Please be sure your letters of reference clearly address your qualications to be awarded a scholarship.

Our students are required to participate in 200+ hours of in-service, eld experience (internship) following their rst 10-week session in the program. Not all internships are of similar length - April 1 and October 1 represent traditional start and end dates. You may complete your internship in your current position or we can assist you in locating an internship position. Internship opportunities exist at nationally recognized golf courses worldwide. Requirements for all internships include maintaining a daily log of activities, actual operation of various pieces of equipment and participation in various cultural practices. Students present their eld experience activities in written and oral reports during their second 10-week session. Intern presentations assist students with practice in organizing and presenting information publicly, while providing the opportunity to learn from the experiences of other classmates from around the United States and globally.

Im very honored and feel that twenty years of hard work in the turf industry is nally paying off. - Brian Kessler, Glenview Golf Course (OH), Class of 1997 (Recipient of Billy Casper Award Assistant Superintendent of the Year)

Student Housing
We have a wide variety of off-campus housing options available for students in our program. Students should budget approximately $2,500 to $3,300 for their housing expenses for each of our two ten-week sessions. Many of our housing options include laundry facilities and eatin kitchens, while others do not. Students should make housing arrangements immediately after learning of their acceptance. Like most university communities, the demand for temporary housing within central New Jersey and the New Brunswick area is great, so the best options are quickly rented.

Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, NY James McGaughey, 1995 Graduate

Field Trips
New Jersey is home to many of the worlds most highly-rated golf courses. During each session, students visit many of these acclaimed courses, including Pine Valley Golf Course, Pine Hill Golf Course, Baltusrol Golf Club, Bayonne Golf Course and others. Students will tour the USGA Museum and Archives, and go behind the scenes to meet the engineers in the testing laboratory where the USGA tests golf equipment. The USGA Museum is home to the worlds most extensive collections of golf memorabilia and literature.

(Turf) ... is my passion and I am thankful for all of your efforts to get me to this point. The owner holds Rutgers in high regards and it was a huge consideration in my getting this position. - Travis Martin, Meadow Lakes Golf Resort (MT), Class of 2011

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Student Benets and Recreation

Discounted rates at the Rutgers University Golf Course Student rates for Rutgers sporting events, including our nationally-ranked football and womens basketball programs Purchase of a discounted University recreational pass which includes: - Indoor pools - Weight rooms - Indoor driving range - Racquetball courts - Basketball courts - Intramural sports

Learning Resources
Chang Science Library
First-year students receive an introduction to Rutgers library system and all of its resources including reference material, trade publications and on-line databases.

Rutgers Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center offers students instruction in effective studying and test taking strategies. The Center also offers free group tutoring sessions for students who feel they would benet from extra assistance.

Computer Laboratories

Computer laboratories are located in the Geiger Turfgrass Education Center and at multiple sites around campus. Use of the laboratories, along with classroom internet access, are available to all students in the program. Personal computers are recommended.
Seattle Golf Club, Seattle, WA Benjamin Mummy, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

never would have happened without Rutgers Turf School. I am very grateful for all I have learned and will always be a big advocate of the program. - Jeffrey Barr, Galloping Hills Golf Course (NJ), Class of 2010

Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association

The Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association enthusiastically supports all turfgrass management activities at Rutgers University. This active nationwide alumni network of over 2,200 members offers career opportunities to recent graduates and provides support for one another on a daily basis. Our alumni participate each year as instructors in our program and are available when and where needed. You will not nd a more dedicated community of professionals anywhere. To nd a Rutgers alumnus near you, please call Fran Koppell at (732) 932-9271 ext. 637 or contact her via e-mail at koppell@rci.rutgers.edu

Dodge City Country Club, Dodge City, KS Jared Stevens, 2012 Graduate (anticipated)

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Our Teaching/Research and Outreach Partnership

Undergraduate Degree Option
Rutgers University offers a four-year degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science, with a Horticulture/Turf Industry option at the Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS). Some of our students select a research option which provides excellent preparation for graduate school.This program is designed for students who desire a more indepth study in applied science and entry into the turfgrass industry upon graduation. Our turf students are encouraged to take a Summer Co-op internship working at a golf course, sod farm, or sports eld. We can arrange for students to experience a paid summer internship at some of the most respected golf courses in the world.
Rutgers Universitys School of Environmental and Biological Sciences is a professional school supporting the citizens of New Jersey. We are home to the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, a source of mission-oriented basic and applied scientic research and outreach for the citizens of New Jersey. Central to our service mission was the 1991 establishment of the Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS). Its purpose is to generate and disseminate knowledge and provide education in turfgrass science by fostering a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary research, educational and outreach program. Rutgers University is internationally known for its turfgrass breeding program, which consistently develops superior cultivars of cool-season turfgrasses annually. We maintain strong relations with the New Jersey turf industry and turf-related trade associations. The New Jersey Turfgrass Association, the New Jersey Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association, the NJ Landscape Contractors Assocation, the Cultivated Sod Association of NJ, the Sports Field Managers Association of NJ, and the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association all provide support in the form of research grants and scholarships, and work cooperatively with Rutgers to help you further your profession. One visible sign of the cooperation fostered between the University and New Jerseys turfgrass community is the Geiger Turfgrass Education Center, which is dedicated solely to turgrass education and research.

Veterans Benets

Turf 1 students surveying the grounds, Winter 2012 class

The United States Veterans Administration operates various education assistance programs for eligible veterans, surviving spouses or children of any war veteran killed while on duty with the Armed Forces, disabled veterans, dependents of a veteran with service that resulted in total disability, and certain members of the selected reserve. Admitted veterans are eligible for VA benets. For more information, or to obtain a form, please visit http://www.gibill.va.gov. Inquiries concerning eligibility and processing of your benets should be directed to: Fran Koppell at (732) 932-9271 or koppell@rci.rutgers.edu.

For more information on the Center for Turfgrass Science (CTS), please contact: Dr. Bruce Clarke, Director Phone: (732) 932-9400 E-mail: clarke@aesop.rutgers.edu Dr. Richard Hurley Phone: (732) 932-9375 ext. 339 E-mail: hurlrich@aol.com You may also visit the website at: http://turf.rutgers.edu

Lifetime Learning Tax Credit

Students who attend may qualify for a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. A family may claim a credit up to $2000 maximum, equal to 20% of the rst $10,000 of educational expenses. Eligible education expenses are offset by scholarships, grants and employer-provided tax free educational assistance. The tax credit is subject to income and other limitations. For more details, consult IRS Publication 970, Tax Benets for Higher Education or discuss with your tax advisor.

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Medinah Country Club, Bloomingdale Twp, IL James Pierson, 2013 Graduate (anticipated)

Tuition
$4,000 per each ten week session (New Jersey Residents), $4,200 per each ten week session (out-of-state) for new students. Tuition rates for our returning second year students will remain unchanged from last year: $3,900 (New Jersey Residents) and $4,100 (out-of-state).Tuition is payable upon acceptance to our program by credit card, certied check or money order.

Your Application Must Include:

Please read this information carefully.
A completed application form (included on the last page of this brochure). Please provide all information. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A letter of intent describing your education and work experience, why you are applying to the Rutgers program and how the course ts into your career plans. Two letters of recommendation from current or past supervisors describing your duties, responsibilities, and potential for success in our program. If you are applying for a scholarship, your qualications should also be addressed in the letters. Original copy of your high school and college transcripts or a copy of your GED certicate, as applicable. A $50 non-refundable application fee. All checks should be made payable to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

The balance of your full tuition payment is due on or before September 7, 2012 for our Fall 2012 session or December 7th, 2012 for our Winter 2013 session. In the event we do not receive your full payment by those dates, you will be assessed an additional late fee of $250. You may not begin either the fall or winter session of our program without being paid in full before the rst day of class.

(The best thing about the program is) ... meeting my fellow classmates and learning all the great information to become a better superintendent. - Todd Clift, Country Club of Ithaca (NY) Class of 2011

NEW Session-specic

Application Deadlines
FALL 2012: July 27, 2012 WINTER 2013: September 29, 2012
We must receive your completed application by the dates listed above. If you would like an early decision on your application status, please check the appropriate box when applying. In most cases, we will respond within two weeks of receiving all required application information.

Dunes Course at Costa Navarino Resort, Messinia, Greece Jose A. Rodriguez, 2007 Graduate

Visit our website - www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

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Professional Golf Turf Management School

Three-Week Preparatory Short Course

January 7 - 25, 2013

Our intensive 15-day program is jam-packed with activities and topics that cover all aspects of golf turf management - from the basics of construction and maintenance to soil physics and employee management.

Practical training

This information can help improve the aesthetics of your course and increase your value as a turf manager.

Cost savings strategies Time saving strategies Convenience Credentials

Being able to better identify turf diseases and insects will help you avoid and resolve problems on your own, reducing the expense of outside professional assistance. Learn how to prevent mistakes - rather than repair them - through proper horticulture techniques. A condensed course requires less time away from home and the intensive winter schedule offers exibility to accommodate your work schedule. Enhance your current resume with formal golf turf management education from a nationally recognized university.

Personal attention

Our professional and supportive administrative team will facilitate a unique learning experience for you.

Job placement
Eagle Bend Golf Course, Bigfork, MT Dennis Gehrke, 2010 Graduate

This comprehensive three-week preparatory program has been designed specically for the golf turf professional with at least one year of golf turf experience.This course is designed for those who wish to strengthen their technical skills in turfgrass management.

We receive over 300 job opportunities each year at courses worldwide, and regularly offer referrals to program participants and past graduates.

Selected Topics (from our three-week course)

Introduction to Turfgrass Diseases Introduction to Irrigation Principles Turfgrass Management & Maintenance Practices Managing Your Most Challenging Turfgrass Weed Turfgrass Morphology & Agronomic Principles

Country Club of York, York, PA Seth Knaper, 2010 Graduate

Only $1,595 before 12/21/2012

($1,695 after)
For additional information about our Three-Week Preparatory Short Course, please call Casey Noon at (732) 932-9271 ext. 606, or contact her via e-mail at noon@njaes.rutgers.edu

Managing Turfgrass Insects Introduction to Soil Fertility Options Turfgrass Renovation Strategies Basics of Golf Course Construction Applications of Plant & Landscape Science

Who Should Attend

Experienced golf turf professionals and employees with at least one year of experience on a golf course including: Superintendents/Greenskeepers Assistant Superintendents Foremen Irrigation Technicians Mechanics Spray Technicians Other golf professionals with turf management responsibilities (i.e. owners, general managers, golf professionals, developers, etc.) will also benet.

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Oce of Continuing Professional Education - (732) 932-9271

Professional Golf Turf Management School - The Premier Educational Program For Motivated Golf Turf Professionals
Cherry Creek Country Club, Denver CO Mike Varonne, 2010 Graduate

We offer continuing education courses in landscape management, construction and design as well as business, equipment maintenance, tree care, pest/disease management and turf. Whether you are a professional arborist, landscape contractor, pesticide applicator, horticulturalist or even a gardening and landscape enthusiast, we have a course that will meet both your professional licensing/ certication needs and your thirst for knowledge and new skills. For more information on our landscape management short courses, please call Karen Tizzano at (732) 932-9271 ext. 625, or contact her via email at ktizzano@rci.rutgers.edu

Additional Short Courses

Golf Course Irrigation Turfgrass Disease Management

When your irrigation system breaks down in the heat of summer, there is no time for on-the-job training. This class delves into topics such as: piping and wiring maintenance, proper techniques for lateral and mainline repairs, transitioning to different types of pipe, communication and computer control applications and more. Led by Turf instructor, Rich Buckley, this one-day class focuses on major turf diseases, such as Brown Patch, Summer Patch, Dollar Spot, Fairy Ring, Pythium Blight and others.You will learn the most current cultural, chemical, and biological techniques to identify and alleviate the cause of the problem, rather than repeatedly treating its symptoms.

Managing Turfgrass Insects

This one-day course will improve your ability to assess the severity of an infestation and select the right control measures based on the insects biology.

Hazardous Tree Identication

Hazardous trees pose a double danger. They are tough to recognize, and they can be costly and even deadly if not managed before an avoidable accident happens. Certied Tree Experts walk you through the step-by-step process of identifying a hazard, dealing with it, and properly documenting your ndings.

Small Engine Repair

Learn the keys to preventative maintenance and protect your equipment investment without waiting for or paying someone else to do it. You will learn the top reasons engines fail and how to maintain and perform routine repairs, without voiding your warranty. This handson class gives you answers to your specic questions - something a manual or video cannot deliver. Also consider the two-day Small Engine Troubleshooting course, where you will tear down an engine in class.

Athletic Field Construction and Maintenance

Maintaining healthy and safe athletic elds starts with understanding your own individual turf and soil requirements. This three-day course explores construction, renovation, establishment and maintenance of athletic elds, and it will benet both experienced athletic eld managers, as well as newcomers.
Newport Golf Club, Newport, NH Daryn Catsam, 2008 Graduate

Visit www.cpe.rutgers.edu for details!

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Applications also available online: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

Please provide ALL information. Print clearly or type. Incomplete forms will not be reviewed.

First-Year Scholarship Application

You must complete this application to be considered for an award. All students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. There are multiple awards available with criteria that range from academic achievement and nancial need to amount and depth of experience. Be sure to complete the scholarship application as fully as possible and return it with your admissions materials. Scholarship notications will be included with the applicants acceptance letter. Name Permanent Address Telephone E-mail

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL ACHIEVED

B Bachelors Degree Earned G.P.A. S Some college (one or more semesters, no degree)

A Associates Degree earned G.P.A. H School Diploma High

G GED

FINANCIAL NEED (Please explain below. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS RECEIVED (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

Will you be receiving your regular salary while you are attending the program? N No Y Yes Is your employer paying any portion of your tuition? N Y No Yes If yes, what percentage?

SERVICE TO THE TURFGRASS INDUSTRY

(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

WHAT IS YOUR INTEREST IN TURFGRASS SCIENCE?

(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all of the above information is correct and accurate. Signature Date

Send your completed application packet to: Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School, Ofce of Continuing Professional Education, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
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Oce of Continuing Professional Education - (732) 932-9271

Professional Golf Turf Management School - The Premier Educational Program For Motivated Golf Turf Professionals

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remember to include at least tWo letters of recommendation from your Past and/or current suPervisors.

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Please indicate the session for which you are applying: (select only one) Fall 2012 (Course Code AT0201CA13) Winter 2013 (Course Code AT0201CB13) Yes! I would like to be considered for early admissions on my application. How did you hear about The Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School Two-Year Certificate Program? Mail Code: Search Engine: Rutgers Website Other Website: Referred by a Rutgers alumnus (Please specify.) Referred by my supervisor (Please specify.) Referred by a colleague (Please specify.) Have you previously applied to this program? No Yes If yes, when? Fall Winter Year Have you attended our Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School: Three-Week Preparatory Short Course? No Yes Year Final Grade education High School Graduate? No Class Rank Out of Yes Year If no, GED? Final Grade Point Average (GPA) No Yes Year

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send your completed application packet to: rutgers Professional golf turf management school, Office of Continuing Professional Education, 102 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

Visit our website - www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

Ofce of Continuing Professional Education New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 102 Ryders Lane New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519 Phone: 732/932-9271 Fax: 732/932-1187 E-mail: koppell@rci.rutgers.edu Website: www.golfturf.rutgers.edu

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A World of Opportunity in Just 20 Weeks

THE RUTGERS ADVANTAGE

Scholarships To Help Pay Your Way
More than one-third of our second-year students received one or more scholarships from private, state and local organizations. Numerous rst-year students are also scholarship recipients.

Access to Alumni Database

Our international database of active alumni provides an invaluable network of contacts who know the value of your certicate.

Continuing Education Loans

Experience Building Internship Program

Opportunities to work with nationally recognized golf course superintendents throughout America and worldwide.

We have developed a partnership with SallieMae which makes it more convenient for our students to apply for a school loan.

Experienced, Award-Winning Instructors

Rutgers faculty and staff Leaders in related industries and turfgrass science Golf course superintendents

Information You Can Put To Work

Our nationally-recognized program content will help you more effectively manage the challenges faced on your golf course. The Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center is located next to our turfgrass research complex.

Dedicated Administration

Outstanding Learning Environment

Our supportive and customer centered administrative team will facilitate a unique learning experience for all students.

Convenient Off-Campus Housing

Logistical Convenience

Intensive 10-week sessions require less time away from home, family, and your workplace.

Our ofce maintains an exclusive list of current housing opportunities within a short driving distance to the Rutgers University campus.