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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.
Two-Year Turf Management Certificate Student Conor Geisel Talks About His Summer Internship with the 2018 Super Bowl Champions
Find out what goes on behind the scenes to keep Lincoln Financial Field in peak playing condition for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rutgers alum Les Carpenter, Jr. reflects on his turf education and career upon accepting the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School’s Award for Professional Excellence.
Les Carpenter, Jr. graduated from the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School’s Two-Year Certificate Program in 1978 and was selected to receive the School’s Award for Professional Excellence in 2016.
Tips and advice for up and coming turf managers from Rutgers Turf alumnus Fran Owsik
From eating a healthy breakfast to finding a mentor, following these recommendations can help you achieve career success in the turf industry.
