Ross Niewola, Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), recently joined the United States Golf Association (USGA) Green Section as an agronomist for the western region.
Niewola has worked in the golf course maintenance industry for over 15 years. Most recently, Niewola was the golf course superintendent at Walla Walla (Wash.) Country Club.
Originally from Virginia, Niewola was an Eagle Scout and attributes his love for the outdoors to that upbringing, according to the USGA. He was advised early on to be the best possible agronomist, he should get as many types of experiences as possible. He has lived and worked in Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, New Jersey, Washington and Northern and Southern California.
Throughout his career, Niewola has worked at and/or hosted 13 tournaments for the PGA Tour, the LPGA and the USGA and has achieved CGCS status from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
A Penn State graduate with a degree in turfgrass management, Niewola has continued his education at multiple conferences and application-only events like the Syngenta Business Institute and the Green Start Academy. He credits much of his success to his mentors, including Chris Dalhamer at Pebble Beach, Shawn Emerson at Desert Mountain and Stu Rowland at The Madison Club.
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