Applications are now being accepted for next year's cohort for the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship program to be held at two locations in the Carolinas.
Developed in 2023 by leaders at Pinehurst Resort and the USGA in cooperation with Sandhills Community College, the program provides a mix of classroom instruction with on-the-job training, and pairs each student with an on-course mentor, intended to advance their professional development.
The program was expanded in 2024 to include instruction in cooperation with Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle Beach. The program provides tuition-free learning for all students for one year and paid on-the-job training positions at partner golf courses.
The Greenkeeper Apprenticeship program is designed to provide:
- A strong foundation in turfgrass and soils science, fertility, pest and water management, rules of golf and leadership skills
- Practical in-class instruction
- Work as an apprentice at a local golf course under the mentorship of a leader in the field to gain valuable experience and connections, all while earning an income as a full-time employee
Click here to register for either cohort.
A third program cohort in Charlotte is scheduled to be added next year.