Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]