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What's the Difference Between a Superintendent and a Greenkeeper?

Published March 21, 2004

Greenkeeper, often times used incorrectly as greenskeeper (adding an "s" between green and keeper), was the original title given to the person responsible for the maintenance of a golf course. When the title came into use, the primary responsibility of a greenkeeper was maintaining the turf on the golf course. In the last three decades, the responsibilities of the position have greatly expanded. In addition to their turf responsibilities, modern superintendents must also be experts in accounting, personnel management, and environmental and safety regulations. The term greenkeeper is used more prevalently in Europe.


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