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2024 — The year in review

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 […]

Jumpstart your career in 2025

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.

Winter injury update — prepare and repair

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 […]

What is new in the development of cool-season turfgrass for golf?

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 […]

Turf’s hierarchy of needs: Water, light, temperature and nutrition

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 […]

Planning and building a modern golf course maintenance facility: Applebrook Golf Club Brecker Turf Care Center case study

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 […]

Understanding fungicides

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 […]

Winter damage in warm-season turf: Recovery, repair, prevention

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 […]

Nitrogen and phosphorus: Be your own environmental advocate

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 […]

Sustainable golf course design

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 […]