Turfgrass Program

The Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Plant and Environmental Soil Science with an emphasis in Crops, Soil & Water, and Turfgrass Science.  Students majoring in Turfgrass Science have the opportunity to study in many of the same areas as Plant and Environmental Soil Science Majors including Soil Science, Crop Biology, Physiology, Water, Ecology, and Pest Management. The Turfgrass Science degree plan supplements these courses with focuses on Turfgrass Ecology, Physiology, Management, Sports Field Construction, and others to fully prepare students for careers in the turfgrass industry. For information on the degree program in the Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University please click on the link below.

Department of Soil & Crop Sciences Undergraduate Programs

Students with degrees in Turfgrass Science often move into rewarding, successful internships and careers in various sectors of the green industry including golf course management, athletic field management, landscaping, agri-chemical sales or distribution, sports field construction, and others.

Texas A&M University students in the Turfgrass Science program have recently participated in internships at the Washington Nationals, The Club at Carlton Woods, Shadow Hawk Golf Club, the Cincinnati Bengals and others.

Figure 2. Texas A&M University Turfgrass student Garrett Parker participating in an internship and putting green renovation with Chris Erickson (Golf Course Superintendent) with Escalante Golf at Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, TX.
Texas A&M University Turfgrass student Garrett Parker participating in an internship and putting green renovation with Chris Erickson (Golf Course Superintendent) with Escalante Golf at Shadow Hawk Golf Club in Richmond, TX.
Figure 1. Texas A&M University Turfgrass student Corey Diaz participating in an internship at the Washington Nationals, MLB team in Washington DC.
Texas A&M University Turfgrass student Corey Diaz participating in an internship at the Washington Nationals, in Washington DC.
Figure 3.
Texas A&M University Turfgrass student Jordan Holmes participating in an internship with Bud White (Director of Grounds) and Carlyle Merring (Assistant Golf Course Superintendent) at The Club at Carlton Woods in Woodlands, TX.

 

 

Turfgrass Volunteer Efforts

ShellHoustonOpenTexas A&M University Turfgrass students also volunteered with the grounds crew at the 2015 Shell Houston Open in Humble, Texas where they participated in PGA tournament preparations and setup for a 2015 tour event. Texas A&M University Turfgrass students (from left to right) Russell Rafter, Dan Hargey, and Syed Ahmed with Golf Club of Houston Course Superintendent Fred Leonard (center) and Dr. Casey Reynolds, Assistant Professor & Extension Turfgrass Specialist at Texas A&M University. Garrett Parker also participated, but is not in the picture.

 

 

Texas A&M University Turfgrass Graduate Program

In addition to the undergraduate program, there are also exciting opportunities in graduate education where students get to receive hands-on experience in research, extension, and teaching in Turfgrass Science. Below is a list of current graduate students in the Texas A&M Turfgrass Science program: