Turf Management Information
Planting and caring for grassed areas such as athletic fields, cemeteries, parks and golf courses are part of the turf management field. Turf management professionals are educated in several related fields that are key to the performance of their jobs.
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Fields of Study
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Turf management professionals are educated in the fields of botany, landscape design, horticulture, turf nutrition, planting, transplanting and irrigation. Other related fields studied include pest management, soils and weed science.
Careers
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Common turf management careers include golf course superintendent, sports turf manager, lawn care operator, facility manager, and grounds and park manager. As of 2010, the these careers and similar occupations are in high demand.
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Salaries
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Depending on ambition, educational experience and skills, careers in the turf management field range from $30,000 to $250,000 per year. For example, studies conducted by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America show that the average salary for golf course superintendents range between $60,804 to $81,862, depending on educational background. Superintendents at prestigious golf courses can earn upwards of $100,000.
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