GCSAA 2009 Conference Brochure - (Page 33) Plant Growth Regulators for Fine Turf Erik Ervin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shawn Askew, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Maintaining Championship-Quality Seashore Paspalum Greens Putting Surfaces Ronny Duncan, Ph.D., Vice President, Turf Ecosystems, LLC William T. “Tim” Hiers, CGCS, The Old Collier Golf Club CONFERENCE SEMINARS (539-01) This new seminar addresses plant growth regulator (PGR) use for both cool- and warm-season fine turf surfaces. Learn how PGRs can help you improve: • Playing conditions while saving time and money • The environmental quality of your course (560-01) In with the new grass, out with the old: seashore paspalum vs. hybrid bermudagrasses. Learn about the preparation and maintenance strategies needed to achieve tournament-quality putting surfaces with seashore paspalum — from planting to grow-in to remediation and final manicuring of the putting surface. Discussion will include periodic input from superintendents who have been invited in to discuss their personal preparations for tournaments being played on this grass. HALF-DAY SEMINARS 8 am – Noon CGCS .35 education points, $75 member, $115 nonmember Management of Weeds in Cool-Season Turfgrass Systems Ronald N. Calhoun, Turfgrass Research/Extension Specialist, Michigan State University Advanced Personal Communication C Mike Jousan, President, Clear Communication Co. (550-01) Enhance your professional image by improving your communication skills for professional situations in this advanced course designed for those with significant experience in communication. In this seminar, you will: • Prepare for high-level experiences in presentations, interviews and negotiations • Learn to use body language and tone of voice to support your words CGCS (270-01) Develop a successful long-term weed management plan by identifying and correcting the factors that are reducing the competitiveness of your turfgrass. Herbicides are a very powerful tool in weed management but unless site conditions are corrected, control from herbicides will be temporary at best. This seminar, based on IPM principles, will focus on: • Identification characteristics of common broadleaf weeds • Traditional and novel chemical controls, as well as new products, proper timing and application methods • The use of available reference materials to better identify grassy and broadleaf weeds CGCS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 Comprehensive Golf Course Environmental Management Planning William H. Bushman, USAF Golf Course Environmental Management Program Manager Maximizing Disease Control with Modern Turfgrass Fungicides Lane P. Tredway, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University (384-01) Utilizing proven, worldwide environmental management system standards, this seminar will demonstrate an efficient and logical process for creating a comprehensive environmental management plan at your course that concurrently addresses significant issues pertinent to course owners, managers, customers, regulators and the local community. (391-01) Bring your disease control program into modern times by learning about new fungicide products entering the market. Emphasis will be placed on advanced topics such as: • New fungicide classes and how to integrate new products into existing control programs • Weather-based timing of applications • Controlling new and emerging disease problems • Fungicide resistance management Guest Architect Seminar with Doug Carrick Doug Carrick, Carrick Design Inc.; Vice President, ASGCA (116-01) Learn the basic golf course design principles and philosophies, as well as the process from beginning to construction, using an actual golf course project. In this interactive seminar, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain an understanding of routing and design concepts by actually laying out an 18-hole course. Compare your designs with fellow attendees and gain valuable feedback from the instructor. CGCS Preparing Your Way to Certification Cleve E. Cleveland, CGCS, CPA, Owner, Newark Valley Golf Club Inc. William H. Maynard, CGCS, Milburn Golf and Country Club Penny Mitchell, Senior Manager, Certification, GCSAA Hazardous Duty — Basic Bunker Maintenance Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, Director of Golf Course and Grounds, Boca Rio Golf Club; GCSAA Director (319-01) The design and maintenance of sand bunkers are two of the most commonly debated issues that golf course superintendents address on a daily basis. In this interactive seminar, you will: • Learn the numerous factors involved in making informed decisions about sand bunker construction, maintenance and renovation • Discuss philosophies regarding how sand bunkers should impact golf course playing characteristics (358-01) Is achieving certification status one of your personal and professional goals? If you are considering beginning the certification process, this seminar will get you started on the right track by reviewing the process and eligibility requirements: • How to utilize the online Professional Development Resource (PDR) • Guidelines to create a passing certification portfolio • Content of the written examination • Expectations during the course/facility evaluation (This seminar is also offered Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1 – 5 pm.) Register at www.gcsaa.org/conference 31 http://www.gcsaa.org/conference
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.