What is the difference between a golf course superintendent and a green keeper?
Green keeper, often times used incorrectly as greens keeper (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 green keeper 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 green keeper is used more prevalently in Europe.
