Congratulations to Jon Prange, CGCS

Congratulations to Jon Prange, CGCS, who was recently notified by the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America, (GCSAA), that he successfully competed the Certified Golf Course Superintendent process. Jon is the Golf Course Superintendent at Holiday Island Country Club in Eureka Springs Arkansas. Jon is also an active member of the Ozark Turf Association.

The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is one of the most widely recognized honors in the golf industry and the highest recognition that can be achieved by golf course superintendents. 

Certification is a three-part process that starts with determining your eligibility, which would be a combination of years as a golf course superintendent, education level, and education points earned. The three main parts of that process include, submitting a portfolio of work, taking a test, and then having a course visit by two certified superintendents to attest the applicant meets the qualifications. Steve Johnson, CGCS, Superintendent at Payne’s Valley in Hollister (near Branson), MO), and Melvin Waldron III, CGCS, Superintendent of Horton Smith G.C. in Springfield MO served as the attesters for Jon.

Please congratulate Jon on this career achievement.

For those that might be interested in obtaining the CGCS status, check on www.gcsaa.org for eligibility requirements.

Thanks for reading!

Mel