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Posted By Peter McCormick

Peter McCormick

By Peter McCormick •

TurfNet Emerald Challenge is back in Phoenix thanks to DryJect partnership

With support from DryJect, the TurfNet Emerald Challenge will resume in Phoenix on Tuesday January 30th. The event is ideal for those looking for a casual, one-day, low key, friendly and affordable round of golf during their stay in Phoenix. The host course is the Legacy Golf Resort, just a short drive from the conference center.

A long-standing feature of the event is a friendly competition between a group of Irish greenkeepers and their American counterparts.

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The Irish greenkeepers can always be counted on for laughs and good "craic".

emerald_challenge_dryject_2024.jpgThe first Emerald Challenge dates back to the first TurfNet members trip to Ireland in 2009. The event expanded in 2014 to include stateside venues during show week. In 2017 “The Byrne Cup” was added to the name of the competition to honor Jim Byrne, who is considered the father of professional greenkeeping in Ireland.

"The exposure to colleagues from another country is outstanding," said Matthew Crowther, CGCS, of Cape Cod Country Club, a frequent participant in the event. "The friendships and camaraderie are instantaneous and seamless. It’s great to see this event happening again. It’s a highlight of the conference."
 
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The 8:00 AM shotgun start on Tuesday of conference week will accommodate early risers and those with other plans that afternoon. The fee to participate is just $165 all in and may be billed directly or through yourTurfNet member account. Registration and event details are here.

“We appreciate DryJect’s support of the event, which is always a fun day out for all participants," said Jon Kiger, TurfNet Director of Media and Membership and organizer of the event.


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