Ozark Turf Association Member Completes CGCS Recertification Process
/The Ozark Turf Association (OTA) would like to recognize OTA member Jeff Steen, CGCS for completing his second Certified Golf Course Superintendent renewal cycle.
Jeff is the Director of Agronomy at Big Cedar Golf, in Hollister Missouri where he leads the Golf Course Superintendents and crews of Buffalo Ridge, Ozark National, Payne’s Valley, Top of the Rock and Mountain Top Golf Courses.
Jeff is also one of four Certified Golf Course Superintendents in the Ozark Turf Association an affiliated Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
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).
If you are interested in becoming a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, contact GCSAA to get started.
Congratulations to Jeff on achieving this career milestone.
Pictures from Jeff speaking at the Springfield Business Journal Event: “12 People you Need to Know” back in March. Here he shared how he got into the golf business and stories from his time working at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and how he relies on his team to provide memorable golf experiences to visitors of Big Cedar.
(Photos by Melvin Waldron III, CGCS)
