Just a short drive from the heart of the University of Mississippi campus sits the Ole Miss Golf Course. More than just a scenic escape for golfers, it stands as a striking example of the precision and care required in golf course agronomy, a branch of agriculture that deals with crop production and field management.
The beauty of the 7,035-yard, par-72 Ole Miss Golf Course is not incidental. Agronomists employ soil science, environmental handling and cutting-edge technology to maintain the course across all seasons, events and tournaments.
Steven Murphy is the Ole Miss Golf Course superintendent. His turf management team keeps the course in pristine shape.