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Two-Year Turf Certificate Students Represent Rutgers at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) for the First Time Ever in 2020
Rutgers placed in the top half of the 56 teams competing at the Turf Bowl, and our students look forward to future successes in this event.
Enrolling in the Two-Year Turf Program was a pivotal marker in Eric Ryan’s journey from self-sabotage to career success in the turf industry.
Rutgers Turf alumnus Eric Ryan overcame struggles in his personal life to complete the Two-Year Certificate Program and become an Assistant Superintendent at Sebonack Golf Club.
Michael Knoll managed the 100+ volunteers that helped keep Pebble Beach at peak playability during the 119th US Open championship.
After almost a decade in the corporate world, Michael Knoll decided to change careers and attended Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School’s Two-Year Certificate Program.
Rutgers Turf Students and Alumni Give an Insider’s View of Prepping the Black Course for the 101st PGA Championship
Tommy McDaniel and James Lord describe were two of the approximately 3,600 volunteers who helped with all aspects of this famed tournament.
Rutgers Turf Alumni Have a Rich History at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club and Offer an Insider’s View of Preparing the Course for the US Open
About a dozen Scarlet Knights volunteered to work on the grounds crew, putting in long hours mowing fairways, raking bunkers, filling divots, and more to make sure the course played at its best.
