Congratulations to Eddie Roach Jr. CGCS

Congratulations to Eddie Roach Jr., CGCS, who was recently notified by the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America, (GCSAA), that he successfully competed the Certified Golf Course Superintendent process. Eddie is the Golf Course Superintendent at Hickory Hills Country Club in Springfield MO.

The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation is bestowed upon those who voluntarily meet the stringent requirements. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized 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 of Horton Smith G.C. in Springfield MO served at the attesters for Eddie.

Eddie is also a member of the Ozark Turf Association (OTA) Board of Directors, serves as a GCSAA Grass Roots Ambassador, and is serving on the Best Management Practices for Missouri Task Group.

Please congratulate Eddie 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