GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 27) CGCS CGCS Landscape Color on the Golf Course: From the Ground Up Dean Bemis, Owner, Rough Designs Larry Houser, Commercial Landscape Consultant Physiology and Culture of Annual Bluegrass A.J. “Al” Turgeon, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Management, Pennsylvania State University Joseph “Joe” M. Vargas Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Plant Pathology, Michigan State University CONFERENCE SEMINARS (091-01) Do you struggle to incorporate any color on your course other than green? Learn about some of the benefits and challenges of using annuals, perennials and woody ornamentals to add “color value” on and around the golf course. Come prepared to share your experiences with ornamentals. Topics include: • Site selection • Planning (including a hands-on design workshop) • Building new and improving existing beds • Post-installation maintenance • The use of new and existing trees and shrubs • The values of selecting and working with local greenhouse and nursery suppliers A color CD showing examples, uses and combinations of “color value” plants will be available to all participants. CGCS (271-01) Develop a cultural program to sustain annual bluegrass communities at your facility. This informative seminar covers topics such as: • Cultivation and growth of annual bluegrass • Monitoring, testing and maintenance of drainage systems • Development of maintenance programs to minimize various seasonal turfgrass stress problems The textbook, Poa annua: Physiology, Culture and Control of Annual Bluegrass, is strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. CGCS Recycled Water Irrigation Ali Harivandi, Ph.D., Regional Specialist, University of California Cooperative Extension (045-01) Is your facility considering changing to the use of recycled water for your irrigation needs? In this seminar that focuses on both the benefits and limitations of using recycled water for irrigation, you will discuss: • The use and interpretation of water tests to develop management programs for optimal turf health • The assessment of soil characteristics relating to the use of recycled water irrigation The textbook, Wastewater Reuse for Golf Course Irrigation, is strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. Physical Problems of Turfgrass Soils: Identification and Correction (Formerly a two-day seminar) Robert N. Carrow, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Science, University of Georgia (554-01) Learn to identify and alleviate soil physical problems in this advanced seminar. Through a field problem-oriented approach, identify various soil problems and address management options, including: • Soil modification and amendments • Cultivation and topdressing • Drainage techniques Turf management experience and completion of a basic soil science course are recommended as prerequisites. You are encouraged to bring a cup-cutter profile of problem soils, wrapped in aluminum foil or newspaper, to the seminar. CGCS TUESDAY, FEB. 3 CGCS Seashore Paspalum Management on Golf Courses Ronny R. Duncan, Ph.D., Vice President, Turf Ecosystems, LLC William T. “Tim” Hiers, CGCS, The Old Collier Golf Club Physical Properties and What They Mean to You (Formerly six hours) David L. Doherty, President and Founder, International Sports Turf Research Center Inc. Ken Mauser, Aquatrols Corporation of America (481-01) Healthy greens are one of the most visible and cherished features of a golf course. Learn about the two major causes of green failure and develop solutions to promote healthier turf, resulting in better putting surfaces while reducing chemical and water usage. (236-01) Seashore paspalum is a global warm-season grass that has the best salt tolerance among all warm-season turfgrasses. This seminar covers aspects of managing seashore paspalum, including: • Understanding the attributes and limitations of this grass for your site • The impact of variable quality water, including necessary adjustments to management practices • Soil chemistry testing and treatment • Pest management concerns and strategies The textbook, Seashore Paspalum: The Environmental Turfgrass, is strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. CGCS Taking Control of Green Speed Michael D. Morris, CGCS, Crystal Downs Country Club Thomas A. Nikolai, Ph.D., Turfgrass Academic Specialist, Michigan State University Louisiana Lingo Lagniappe A little something extra. A free coffee or dessert or a few extra ounces of boudin put the “bon” in “bon temps” . (321-01) Green speed is important to the golfers who play your course. Gain a better approach for managing your putting surface and budget through a variety of topical discussions, including: • The history of the Stimpmeter • Cultural practices and their impact on green speed and the turfgrass plant • Using green speed to improve communications with members Register at www.gcsaa.org/conference 25 http://www.gcsaa.org/conference
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