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Environmental Horticulture, Teaching

Teaching Subsection Title: Undergraduate Studies

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GOLF & SPORTS TURF MGMT.

Florida leads the nation in the number of golf courses per capita. The University of Florida hits a hole in one with its premiere golf management program that mixes business with the study of soils, water, and the environment for a complete education in the science of turfgrass. This multi-billion dollar industry continues to grow, offering a variety of high-paying job opportunities.

Students that may excel in this specialization include those who enjoy a fast-paced career with constant learning and risk taking.

Skills Learned Job Duties Jobs Salaries
  • Pest Control on Turf
  • Managing Turf Growth
  • Golf Courses and the Environment
  • Business and Management Practices
  • Producing and Selling Turf
  • Maintaining Turf on Sports Fields
  • Scheduling Golf Course Maintenance
  • Managing Personnel
  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Athletic Field Manager
  • Sod Production Foreman
$32,000 - $75,000 depending on location and experience

Prerequisites for Specialization (PDF)

Course Requirements for Specialization (PDF)

Contact Lisa Hall for more information at (352) 392-1831 ext. 333 or lhall@ufl.edu.