Can I make money?

gturmindright – posted 16 January 2005 00:54

I have decided that I want to go to MSU and take the golf course program. I was wondering if anyone has any information about that. I also am wondering if I can make any money in this profession.

ted – posted 16 January 2005 12:27

there’s a guy on this forum named cohiba- he’s your man.

cohiba – posted 17 January 2005 08:52

I don’t know anything about the MSU program. Although I’m told it’s one of the best (I’m an alumni of Rutgers U.).

As for earning potential: what part of the country were you going to work in? Salaries vary greatly from zones to zones. Hours worked varies also. If you tell me a zone I can give you salary info. Go to GCSAA.org for excellent career info.

Also know that this is no 9-5 job. We start at dawn and work 8 hours in winter, 10-12 hours in spring and fall and 10 hours in summer. And rememmber that golf courses are open 7 days per week, typically.

Generally, I would recommend that private courses are better wages but job pressure is great and turnover is about 3-5 years on average. Public courses are not great paying jobs but the pressure for superior conditions is less and turnover is reduced. Job burnout is a hazard as well as mother nature, Greens Committees and Golf Pros.

All in all this is not a job, or profession. It technically is a way of life.

But I love it…………………..

ConradTheCaterpillar – posted 26 January 2005 16:31

Be prepared to work up through the ranks versus “landing” the dream money maker

talonzi – posted 27 January 2005 15:29

I graduated from the Two Year Turfgrass Program at MSU in 1990. The program is great and one of the best in the country. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. As for making money I concure with what all the rest of the replies said.

turf922 – posted 17 March 2005 10:11

what is the best website to look for jobs??

quote:Originally posted by talonzi:I graduated from the Two Year Turfgrass Program at MSU in 1990. The program is great and one of the best in the country. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. As for making money I concure with what all the rest of the replies said.

cohiba – posted 18 March 2005 07:08

Are you looking for turf industry, or for Golf Course specifically? If its golf course, I suggest you go to GCSAA.org and join. Jobs are separated out by area of the US. Where are you looking to work and what position?

Good Luck……………….