Events

In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of Flash Agronomy discuss what is in store for the remainder of winter and what turf managers across the […]

Kenneth Clayton from the University of Kentucky presents a comprehensive webinar on managing bermudagrass infestations in zoysiagrass stands. In this webinar presented by LebanonTurf, he begins by explaining why zoysiagrass […]

This TurfNet University webinar features Anthony Williams, Vice President of Agronomy at Invited Clubs, sharing strategies for career advancement in the golf course management industry. Williams presents his annual "jumpstart […]

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2025 and shares his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explores recent turfgrass management trends. Topics for […]

Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discusses preventative maintenance practices for winterkill and spring dead spot on warm-season turfgrasses, particularly Bermudagrass, in the transition zone. The presenter covers […]

In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State reviews the causes of winterkill and discusses management practices to implement this fall that might […]

In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University discusses the fall armyworms and how to manage them. The discussion includes the […]

Cory Blair, CGCS, sales and business development manager for CapillaryFlow, discusses the ABC's of bunker management and construction. His talk includes how to rebuild bunkers as part of a restoration […]

In this TurfNet University webinar presented by Lebanon Turf, Nathaniel Mitkowski, Ph.D., of the University of Rhode Island discusses some common summer turfgrass diseases and other causes of stress. This webinar includes how to identify and diagnose these diseases, how to prevent them and how to treat and recover from them once they manifest. The […]

In this TurfNet University webinar sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi, founders of T3 Golf, focus on nationwide weather patterns for the remainder of the summer. The presenters discuss what current conditions as well as the various long-term weather predicting models they will affect the weather conditions through summer and heading into […]

Brad Jakubowski of Penn State discusses the importance of troubleshooting a golf course irrigation system to ensure it functions properly. In an interactive, format that includes live, on-site demonstrations, the discussion includes tips to determine whether your irrigation system is working properly and how to remedy any issues revealed through testing to ensure accurate and […]

Dave Zinkand of Zinkand Golf Design discusses innovative practices that promote eco-friendly golf courses. Learn how to reduce environmental impacts, promote biodiversity, and implement water conservation techniques to create more sustainable golf courses. This webinar is for golf course superintendents committed to environmental responsibility, elevating aesthetics and adopting ecologically sensitive practices. By integrating sustainability into […]

Beth Guertal, Ph.D., discusses how nitrogen and phosphorus can be lost from the golf course environment, and what superintendents can do to reduce those losses and risks to the surrounding environment. The presentation covers all the benefits that an intact turfgrass system offers for lessened sediment, water and nutrient loss. Viewers will come away with […]

Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discuss strategies for recovering from winter damage on warm-season turfgrass. The presenter discusses the types of areas that are typically susceptible to winter injury, how to identify potential damage in advance and how to treat affected areas afterward. This presentation addresses recovery plans ranging from recovery from […]

Dr. Rick Latin of Purdue University (retired) explains how fungicides work, why they work, and why sometimes they do not. Topics are addressed from a practical perspective and emphasize how this information benefits turf managers. Specific topics covered in this 90-minute presentation include: How fungicides move in the plant and in the turf profile. How […]

Jared Viarengo, CGCS, director of grounds and club operations at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, explores the critical steps involved in proposing, securing approval for, and executing such a project, using the Applebrook Golf Club Brecker Turf Care Center as a case study. Additionally, the discussion includes strategies for optimizing the facility's functionality, efficiency […]

Establishing a healthy turfgrass foundation requires a balanced combination of essential resources.  Bryan Unruh, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses how plant growth and development largely depend on the proper coordination of water, light, temperature and nutrition, with their alignment playing a critical role in achieving success. The presenter discusses findings based on peer-reviewed […]

Penn State turfgrass breeder David Huff, Ph.D., discusses some of the new cool-season turf varieties that are being developed, their traits and why they are a better choice today for golf course superintendents. The presentation will include information on several varieties that Huff has developed, including Pure Eclipse creeping bentgrass, a seeded Poa annua and […]

Winter injury comes in many forms and can wreak havoc on golf courses in various climates around the country. Understanding the different types of winter injury that can occur is important for both preparing for and recovering from damage that may occur. Paul Koch, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, discusses abiotic forms of winter […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS, vice president of agronomy for Invited Clubs, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents alike. Williams discusses how goal-setting career can help attendees achieve personal and career goal this year and beyond. His annual presentation includes how to establish realistic standards and how to achieve them.

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University look back at 2024 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explore recent turfgrass management trends. Topics for discussion include various biotic and abiotic stresses that were prevalent throughout the year and how they might be exacerbated by current popular agronomic and cultural […]

Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D., of the University of Arkansas discusses how to prepare warm-season turf heading into winter. The presentation includes information on managing irrigation, wetting agent use, late-season nutrition and adjusting height of cut. Much of the information is based on the results of a recent four-year study completed by researchers in Arkansas, Maryland and […]

Another La Niña winter is on the horizon. What that means for golf course superintendents throughout the U.S. and Canada will vary by geographic location.  In this episode of TurfNet University sponsored by Lebanon Turf, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3 Golf discuss what this means, and why, depending on where you are located. […]

Billy Crow, Ph.D., of the University of Florida provides an update on the latest in nematode control in golf turf. The presentation includes updates in ongoing research at the University of Florida into improved control of sting and root knot nematodes. This presentation also includes background on the different nematode species common in finely managed […]

Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., at Oregon State University discusses the latest research and practices to successfully manage the pathogen that causes Microdochium patch. Among the greatest challenges facing superintendents throughout the northern tier of the country, Microdochium patch is most prevalent in areas that receive significant amounts of snowfall. However, it also is a problem in […]

Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee discusses the challenges of weed management in the South, focusing primarily on Poa annua control in warm-season turf. The presenter also discusses what is new in chemical control products, what works best and what a management program should look like. Finally, he addresses new research in the […]

In this TurfNet University webinar, Terri Billeisen, Ph.D., extension associate for the department of entomology and plant pathology at North Carolina State University, discusses how to manage fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a destructive pest that affects a wide range of crops, including corn, rice and turfgrass. This presentation explores the fall armyworm lifecycle, its behavior, […]

Turfgrass consultant John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses how to correctly diagnose and identify many common diseases affecting golf course turf. Correct identification and diagnosis are critical to efficient and effective disease management and control and plant self defense. The webinar also provides information about chemical and agronomic control options based on scientific research. The presentation also […]

If you have applied urea, or if thatch has gotten out of control and you just aerified; or if you inherited a property where someone put out a 2-inch layer of straw as compost, then how does all that affect N cycling, and how does the nutrient eventually get to the plant? Beth Guertal, Ph.D., […]

Ben McGraw, Ph.D. of Pennsylvania State University provides an overview of the early-season management of the annual bluegrass weevil on golf courses. This webinar provides an overview of the lifecycle and ecology of the pest as well as a comprehensive look into the research that is being conducted to manage the weevil chemically, biologically, and […]

Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3/Turf Threat Tracker will focus on upcoming summer weather with a discussion of the global factors that will help tell us how the season should turn out and how this weather cycle will affect golf course superintendents.    

Marco Schiavon, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses how increased levels of salts are commonly found in water and can be toxic to plants and detrimental to soil structure. Managing salinity and related stress on putting greens and fairways is a significant issue. Because water characteristics can affect soil and plant status, it is […]

In this TurfNet University Webinar, Paul Koch, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin updates different types of snow mold pathogens, their differences and information on fungicide application timing. The presentation also includes an update on current research being conducted at the University of Wisconsin.      

Winter damage can be especially troublesome in low-lying areas and other areas with poor drainage and where moisture collects. Prolonged freezing temperatures and snow cover well into the upper South in January promises to bring another spring filled with challenges for many superintendents growing Bermudagrass. In this TurfNet University webinar, Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., of the […]

Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State University, focuses on the most recent research results to help mitigate winterkill on annual bluegrass. Topics include fall management practices such as topdressing, aeration, surface drainage improvement  and fertilization. Success and failures from the field are discussed and the most recent research efforts to mitigate winterkill from around the country are […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS of Invited Clubs, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents alike. Williams also addresses how setting career goals for you and your golf course for 2024 and beyond and working to attain them can help ensure career longevity. The presentation also includes how to establish realistic standards and how to […]

Waldo Moraga of Eco2Mix discusses how CO2 injected to form carbonic acid, can safely control pH and provide additional benefits to your soil and turf appearance. Moraga has 25-plus years of experience in irrigation and fertigation and is a pioneer in developing CO2-based water acidification technology. Attendees will come away from this session having a better […]

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2023 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and explores recent turfgrass management trends. This presentation addresses climate and pest management issues around the U.S. and Canada, and also includes advice on alternative strategies to alleviate the effects of these stress […]

Scott McElroy, Ph.D., of Auburn University discusses how 2023 was a monumental leap in technology and how these advancements will be the core of mowing technology for years to come. The presenter will discuss the current technology on the market and also other companies that will be launching in the near future.    

This presentation by Rob Golembiewski, Ph.D., director of technical services with Atticus focuses on breaking fungicide resistance down into an easy-to-understand concept and provides you with the tools to build successful disease-management programs that alleviate the concern of resistance development and extend the life of your fungicides.      

Ben Wherley, Ph.D., from Texas A&M will discuss water-quality testing and management considerations when using low-quality (recycled) water sources, particularly those with elevated salinity, sodium and bicarbonates. The presenter also will discuss agronomic construction and management (irrigation, fertility, amendments, etc.) approaches to mitigating these issues using science-based research conducted at Texas A&M and elsewhere.  

John Dempsey, Ph.D., looks back over the 40 years he has been in the turfgrass maintenance business. The presenter discusses what maintenance was like when he started and then progresses through all the changes and advancements during the past four decades.  Dempsey covers things like machinery and equipment advancements, how nutritional products, PGRs, surfactants and disease-control […]

Billy Crow, Ph.D., of the University of Florida discusses what is new in nematode management research. This presentation includes background on the different nematode species common in finely managed turf and the behavioral differences between them.  

Roger Plant and Cesar Cartegena of the Organic Materials Review Institute  discuss the role OMRI can play in helping superintendents manage alternatives to traditional inputs and to help address environmental sustainability.  The presenters focus on educating attendees on how to use OMRI's free online resources and how to communicate those efforts to those outside the […]

Amy Wallis, Ph.D., of Wake Forest University discusses Generation Z in the workplace, from early 20-somethings to those who will be entering the workforce over the next 10 years. The presenter will discuss Generation Z research, what it tells us about this group and how they might differ from other generations, and how we can adapt […]

David Gardner, Ph.D. of Ohio State University will discuss the fate of pesticides in the soil, including leaching, sorption and degradation and the impact of each on the environment. The presentation also will include the findings from recent scientific research trials and studies focused specifically on runoff.  

 John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses some of what he describes as "interesting and relevant new data" from a range of research studies carried out in Ireland between 2020 and 2022.     

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2022 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and in the recent past and explores turfgrass management trends that have emerged.  This presentation addresses climate and pest management issues around the U.S. and Canada, and also includes advice on alternative strategies […]

Anthony Williams, CGCS at the Sports Club at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, offers career-development tips and advice for upcoming and experienced superintendents.  The presenter discusses how setting career goals for you and your golf course can help ensure career longevity. Williams also talks about how to establish realistic standards and how to achieve them, […]

Dennis Hurley and Zach Boudreaux of Turf Drainage Company of America address the relationship between slope and drainage from the golf course superintendent’s point of view. Although slope is the dominant factor in surface water drainage, it isn’t a panacea for all drainage problems on golf courses. This presentation addresses the three types of seepage water […]

Kevin Frank, Ph.D., of Michigan State University, focuses on winter prep efforts and the most recent research results to help mitigate winterkill.  Topics include fall management practices such as topdressing, aeration, surface drainage improvement, fertilization, plant growth regulators, wetting agents and adjusting mowing height.     

Brandon Horvath, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee covers some of the warm-season maladies that seem to linger in the fall. He also discusses winter diseases that you need to have thought about as it is upon us, and share some insights on what to prepare for to be ready to hit the ground running […]

Purdue University entomologist Cliff Sadof, Ph.D., discusses how the invasive emerald ash borer kills trees and the risk posed by dead and dying trees to passers by and property.  The presenter also discusses how trees can be protected with insecticide, followed by an economic analysis and recent advances in how to best deploy treatments.    […]

This will be a rare third consecutive winter with a La Nina in place in the Pacific Ocean. La Ninas feature a very large area of cooler-than-normal water temperatures in the tropical Pacific, and the effects of the interaction with the overlying atmosphere are felt downstream over North America.   La Ninas are known for […]

GreenKeeper App founder Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., discusses how DMI fungicides, when used on a growing degree day schedule, impact growth rate and turfgrass performance. The presenter also discusses the role of a GDD calendar on the efficacy of fungicides for their primary purpose - controlling disease pathogens. The active ingredients in these products can last […]

Grady Miller, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University presents an overview of modern pigments and paints as part of a turf management program. These products have wide-ranging use on golf courses. They can highlight areas, hide blemishes, and serve as an alternative to overseeding. The webinar shares current research results from a variety of products […]

  Although tropical weather is associated mostly with the Southeast, its effects can be widespread. In this webinar, Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3 Golf discuss the outlook for the remainder of the hurricane season and what it could mean for golf course superintendents. The presenters also discuss issues related to precipitation and water […]

Mike Fidanza, Ph.D., of Penn State-Berks discusses how constructed root zones offer unique properties relating to reduced soil compaction, improved soil infiltration, plant quality, plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses, and surface playability characteristics.

Cale Bigelow, Ph.D., of Purdue University discusses the ever-changing marketplace related to turf fertilization. He also discusses rapidly changing product prices, strategies to stretch your fertilizer dollar and what key things a turf manager can do to optimize turf plant health.

Former golf course superintendent Bryan Bergner explains the environmental and economic benefits of beekeeping and how to get started in it as a hobbyist. Formerly the superintendent at Westmoor Country Club in Milwaukee, Bergner discusses why promoting bee health is a good idea and how golf courses can make for an ideal habitat. The presentation […]

Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi of T3/Turf Threat Tracker focus on upcoming summer weather with a discussion of the global factors that help tell us how the season should turn out. The presenters also touch upon how the remainder of spring plays out.   La Nina will play a role in spring weather, as it […]

John Dempsey, Ph.D., outlines the infection process of turfgrass pathogens and the turfgrass system's natural defense responses. The presenter also explains how a wide range of nutritional elements and compounds can suppress turfgrass diseases. Finally, the presentation addresses a number of trials carried out between 2010 and 2021.

In the last decade there has been an importance and renewed interest in soil health. Generally, this idea revolves around the fact that soil is a living and breathing entity, and we need to do things to protect this most precious resource that we cannot easily rebuild. But what makes a healthy soil? What does […]

Independent turfgrass consultant John Dempsey, Ph.D., explains exactly what phosphite is, how it is best used in a program, results of field trials looking at its ability to suppress disease and relieve abiotic stresses. He also discusses phosphite’s disease suppressive abilities, its uptake following foliar application to turfgrass and its effect on growth and development. […]

Industry consultant Tyler Bloom explores strategies and solutions to positively develop and retain top performers.  Topics covered include engaging today's assistants with proven development and training programs. incentivize your assistants with "golden handcuffs" in order to retain high achievers, or those with exceptional and hard-to-replace skills; how to reinforce positive culture building and engagement strategies […]

John Dempsey, Ph.D., discusses how major disease‑causing pathogens infect cool‑season turfgrasses and how infected turfgrasses respond with complex defense mechanisms. Discover how turf managers can prime their turfgrasses and enhance these defenses, leading to reduced levels of disease.

Frank S. Rossi, Ph.D., of Cornell University looks back at 2021 and unloads his thoughts on what has transpired throughout the year and in the recent past and explore turfgrass management trends that have emerged throughout the year and in the recent past. This presentation also includes information on how a global health crisis continues […]

The shortage of industry-educated and trained equipment managers is causing many facilities to rethink what defines qualifications, traits for success and on-the-job experience. Conversely, compensation and benefits programs are being redesigned to attract top talent. Join Tyler Bloom of Tyler Bloom Consulting to learn strategies you can employ to find and attract today’s equipment managers […]

Carlos Arraya of Bellerive Country Club, Paul MacCormack of Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club and Anthony Williams of TPC Four Seasons at Las Colinas return for Part III of a roundtable discussion of how Covid has affected the golf industry. In this installment, the group address labor issues, the supply chain and personal and […]

Dennis Hurley and Zach Boudreaux of Turf Drainage Company of America discuss the factors that influence drainage design and installation procedures. The principles of drainage design are always the same across all types of projects, whether it be draining an existing course, drainage as part of a bigger renovation project, or drainage of new construction. […]

Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi, both of Turf Threat Tracker, discuss the challenges that the coming La Niña winter weather will present to superintendents throughout the country, from deep snow and ice cover across the North, to the potential for limited rainfall across the South. Both scenarios are common in a La Niña winter.

This year has been the most significant year in the past 30 years for fall armyworm infestations in the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Not only were they widespread, even up into Canada, the population levels and the amount of damage they caused were very high. In this webinar, Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., of North […]

In this TurfNet University Webinar, Craig Kessler, director of governmental affairs for the Southern California Golf Association, will discuss why government relations and advocacy on behalf of the game of golf is so important.    

Jim Brosnan, Ph.D., of the University of Tennessee takes a look back at the challenges of summer weed control and cleaning up after months of weed management throughout the golf season. He also discusses what golf course superintendents must consider when preparing for Poa control in the fall and provides a brief update on PGR […]

Joe Vargas, Ph.D., turfgrass pathologist at Michigan State University, has never been shy about his against-the-grain views on fungicide resistance. In this Webinar, he discusses fungicide resistance and why he does not believe in rotating products. The presenter also provides university research trials and real-world conditions in the field that support his opinions that are […]

Businesses do not run themselves, people run them. As organizations look to bounce back from 2020 stronger, many have ambitious goals. Achieving these goals requires a strong business strategy that includes attracting top talent. And that means building a strong talent pipeline. In this TurfNet University Webinar, Tyler Bloom, a former superintendent and consultant who […]