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About Registered Apprenticeship

The Michigan Golf Course Association, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and U.S. Department of Labor, are proud to promote our Golf Course Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program.

The MGCA established the Registered Apprenticeship Golf Course Maintenance Technician Program in 2022. The innovative program enables Registered Apprentices to further their agronomy education, work alongside field experts to gain on-the-job learning, and gain a national credential.

The program is a proven talent pipeline solution to support Michigan's $6 billion golf industry that includes nearly 800 golf courses and 60,000 workers.

Step 1:

Complete the Apprenticeship Inquiry Form with the MGCA.

Complete the Form

Step 2:

Find out more information from MGCA on how to get experience working at a golf course

With over 800 golf courses in Michigan, golf provides 61,000 jobs and has a $6.1 billion total economic impact on the state.

Learn More About Golf's Impact on Michigan

Step 3:

Begin Your Apprenticeship!

• Work with field experts
• Complete online education
• Earn a national USDOL certification

All without attending college!

Mike Morris

With more than three decades of experience in golf course management and education, Mike Morris leads the continued development and expansion of MGCA’s Golf Course Maintenance Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program.

A retired Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Mike previously served as Director of Golf Course Operations at Crystal Downs Country Club.

“There has arguably never been a better time to get into the golf course management profession. There are opportunities at every level and this apprenticeship is just another example of that. We’re happy to work with the MGCA, MiGCSA and MTF to provide this new resource for our members and provide an additional avenue for individuals to get involved in the industry."

Shelia Finney, Senior Director, Member Programs
GCSAA