Maintain your CGCS status

Five-year CGCS renewal cycle requirements

1. Continuing education requirement

  • Attain at least 15 points, with a minimum of 9.0 must be education points OR
  • Pass the written exam, plus attain 5.0 points, with a minimum of 3.0 education points.
  • All points must be earned within your five-year CGCS renewal cycle.
  • How to earn education and service points »

2. IPM requirement

  • Fulfill the IPM requirement (either by submitting your pesticide license information or taking the IPM exam).

3. Apply for renewal

  • Complete the renewal application and fee of $295 (GCSAA Member) or $365 (non-member) prior to your expiration date. Renewal applications received after the expiration date will not be processed.
  • The Certified Golf Course Superintendent designation is governed by this Code of Standards.