This program addresses general and specialized aspects of the science, current cultural systems and construction practices for the turf industry. Courses provide practical applications relevant to parks, sports turf, golf course, professional lawn care, sod production and turf-related sales/ service sectors.
Read more: New Online Turf Science Certificate Offered by Olds College
Looking to get serious about a career in Turf Management? If you love being a groundsman but are looking to advance your career and move up to a management position one day, then an education in Turf Management will help you get there.
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In this very special Turf Line News article, we pay tribute to the passing of our own first year Olds College turf student, Matt Suderman. A former hockey player turned turfie, Matt was lost recently due to complications from diabetes. The outpouring of support for Matts family, from his friends, colleagues and classmates, has been heard widely through social media since his passing. Matt’s superintendent at Bearspaw Country Club, Darren Reddekopp, recently shared his heartfelt message which I share as our Olds College Campus news quartlerly article.
by Jason Pick
The spring came early in Alberta this year, and students were chomping to get out of class and back to work. We finished our last block of the in-class term at Olds College on April 29th, and with only 2 weeks to take a breath, students began their summer work programs.
Patrick Dooley was a successful student athlete whose passion was golf. He had hoped to pursue a career in the golf industry, and was already a member at Mayfair Lakes Golf Course, but unfortunately passed away at the age of 16 after a short illness.
The Patrick Dooley Memorial Endowment fund has been set up to provide funds for a deserving student to study a golf-related discipline in his memory.