GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 30) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 CGCS CONFERENCE SEMINARS ONE-DAY SEMINARS .7 education points, $150 member, $225 nonmember Calculations and Practical Mathematics for Use in Golf Course Management Michael L. Agnew, Ph.D., Senior Technical Manager, Syngenta Professional Products Nick E. Christians, Ph.D., Professor of Horticulture, Iowa State University Advanced Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Golf Greens L.B. “Bert” McCarty, Ph.D., Professor of Horticulture, Clemson University Bruce Martin, Ph.D., Professor of Entomology, Soil and Plant Science, Clemson University (080-01) In today’s market, proper application of chemicals is more important than ever. Refresh your math skills in this practical and hands-on seminar: • Learn calculations involved in purchasing and applying materials • Interpret fertilizer and plant protectant labels A basic calculator will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you prefer. Please bring the required textbook, The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance, latest edition, to the seminar. (458-01) The recent introduction of ultradwarf bermudagrass cultivars for golf greens means you need a completely new plan for successful management. Agronomic, physiological and pest management topics will be discussed, including: • Construction options and cultivar choices • Irrigation regimes • Fertility rates and methods • Disease, weed and pest management • Overseeding/transition methods CGCS Cool-Season Turfgrass Insects — Biology, Ecology and Management Patricia Vittum, Ph.D., Professor, University of Massachusetts – Amherst Frederick Baxendale, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (547-01) Learn to manage major insect and mite pests affecting cool-season turfgrasses in this hands-on seminar. This IPM-focused seminar will cover: • Turf insect identification • Factors affecting insect establishment, survival and abundance • The latest insect monitoring and sampling techniques • An update on new products, including a discussion of the challenges associated with pesticide use WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Advanced Stress Management Strategies for Cool-Season Turfgrasses Jack D. Fry, Ph.D., Professor of Turfgrass Science, Kansas State University Bingru Huang, Ph.D., Professor, Plant Biology and Pathology Department, Rutgers University (450-01) This advanced seminar will provide an overview of basic growth characteristics and environmental adaptation of cool-season turfgrasses before examining more advanced topics, such as: • Major environmental stresses that cause performance decline • Physiological reasons behind stress injury to turf • Advanced management strategies to prevent stress injury • Maintaining high-quality turf when water quality and quantity concerns exist • Best management practices for common, real-world problems Ecological Value and Management of Wetlands and Streams on Golf Courses Curtis Richardson, Ph.D., Professor of Ecology and Director of the Duke Wetland Center, Duke University Basic Bentgrass Management for the Humid Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions Peter Dernoeden, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Maryland (536-01) Wetland types vary widely and serve many functions. Learn to protect and improve them by: • Gaining a conceptual understanding of how a wetland ecosystem functions on the landscape • Understanding the basic services and values provided by wetland areas • Developing effective management strategies for wetlands on the golf course (225-01) Learn how to successfully manage creeping bentgrass in the humid northeastern, mid-Atlantic and transition zone regions. Discussion will focus on: • Recognition and treatment of stress factors • Various cultural and environmental issues and their effects on creeping bentgrass The textbook, Creeping Bentgrass Management: Summer Stresses, Weeds, and Selected Maladies, is strongly recommended (not required) for this seminar. Golf Course Risk Management (Formerly known as Golf Course Risk Management – A Systems Approach) Jason Straka, Golf Course Architect, Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design Inc. Sandy Shoupe-Gorga, Attorney, Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, PA (349-01) Discover ways to protect yourself and your facility by learning to manage risk and liability. Explore the basics of a lawsuit, legal duties and defense, and learn to help defend against a lawsuit and preserve evidence. A variety of golf course risks will be identified and explored. Learn the professional responsibilities and prudent response methods associated with each identified risk. Example emergency response, risk management and employee handbook plans will be explored. 28
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