Master Superintendent

Obtaining the Master Superintendent® designation is the highest recognition in the golf superintendent's profession in Canada. You are identified with distinguished colleagues who have demonstrated the experience and determination to be at the top of their field. Master Superintendents are highly visible. They are helping to raise industry standards and increasing the respect for and prestige of the golf superintendent's profession.

MS™ Eligibility:

Between (July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2011) you have:

• 8 years of experience as a superintendent
• CGSA superintendent member
• The required eight years experience as a superintendent must be consecutive years as a member of CGSA.

Beginning July 1, 2011 you have:

• Have eight (8) years as a CGSA Superintendent Member;
• Hold the AGS® designation (AGS® requires three years experience as a superintendent and/or assistant superintendent)

Examination

The Master Superintendent® examination consists of 300 multiple choice type questions (open book format) relating to the level three skills in the National Occupational Standards. The study material for this exam consists of 10 reference books as noted in the application form.

After earning the Master Superintendent® designation you must retain your Superintendent status and you must achieve 125 continuing education credits (CEC) over a 5 year period. This procedure helps keep Master Superintendents updated on new developments through participation in educational seminars, conferences and other related activities.

NOTE: If you allow your designation to lapse, you must rewrite the current exam to obtain your designation.

As a Master Superintendent® You Receive:

Authority to use the Master Superintendent® designation on letterhead, business cards and all forms of address as long as you remain a Superintendent member and meet all the other criteria. You also receive a Master Superintendent® certificate, a MS lapel pin and an invitation to attend the CGSA Awards Luncheon. If you wish, your employer will be notified by the CGSA President that you have achieved the Association's highest designation.

Information and Forms

Master Superintendent Application Form
Master Superintendent Renewal Application Form
MS Guidelines and Terms of Use
Recommended Readings
2008 Exam Breakdown
MS Program Credit Values

2012 CGSA MS member list

If you're interested in earning this recognized designation in golf course management or have any questions regarding the program, please contact lmicucci [at] golfsupers [dot] com (subject: Master%20Superintendent) (Lori Micucci) at 1-800-387-1056/905-602-8873, ext. 226.