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Old 03-01-2024, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki View Post
Penn State Dow hav e 2 year program, that results in a certificate form the turf grass program.
Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program — Undergraduate — Department of Plant Science

I guessed it was this one: Turfgrass Management, Basic Undergraduate Certificate Online - Penn State World Campus

If he went to Penn State got a legitimate in-house Certificate/Degree from Penn State School of Agronomy, he should see if he can get his money back. I wouldn't be so harsh if he was new to the job, but after 4 years of deteriorating conditions, it's too long running to be blamed on the last guy.

So someone here knows the answer to this question. The pay rate of public employees (CDD) are public information. I understand (sort of) that the relationship of the CDD's and various outside contractors is confusing and convoluted. Who exactly does Ricky Craig and/or Mitch Leininger actually work for and what do they get paid?

I'm guessing they're vastly under-paid for the marketplace at large. Quality Superintendents make good money these days. Not like it was 10 years ago, but a good super at a private course in the Northeast is at least $125K-$175K. The nationwide average for private courses is over $115,000. I doubt TV is paying anywhere near that kind of money.

Last edited by BrianL99; 03-01-2024 at 06:10 PM.