OTA Member Recognized for 25 years of Certification
/The Ozark Turf Association (OTA) would like to announce that OTA member and Past President, Steve Johnson, CGCS, was recognized by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), for completing 25 years of being a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, at the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Tradeshow, held in San Diego last week.
Steve is the Golf Course Superintendent at Payne’s Valley and Mountain Top, at Big Cedar Golf, in Hollister Missouri.
The Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) designation is bestowed upon those who have demonstrated a high degree of knowledge in their profession. The CGCS designation is the most widely recognized in the golf industry and the highest recognition that can be achieved by golf course superintendents. Renewal cycles are every five years and must meet the following continuing education requirements.
They must either attain at least 15 points, of which a minimum of 9.0 must be education points. OR
Successfully complete the written examination, plus attain 5.0 points, with a minimum of 3.0 education points.
To renew their CGCS status, they must fulfill the IPM requirement (either by submitting their pesticide license information or taking the IPM exam).
Congratulations to Steve on achieving this career milestone.
