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2005 USGA Green Section Education Conference Golf Industry Show
FOR THE GOOD OF THE GAME
10:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
David Oatis, Director, Northeast Region
10:05 a.m.
Golf's Environmental Situation for 2005 - Where Do We Stand?
Kimberly Erusha, Ph.D., Director of Education
The golf industry must stay actively involved in environmental issues. Attendees will be updated on USGA environmental programs to sustain effective communication with supporters and adversaries.
10:15 a.m.
Where is Green Speed Taking the Game?
Matt Nelson, Agronomist, and Larry Gilhuly, Director, Northwest Region
How much has green speed really changed in 25 years? Real numbers from USGA archives shed light on the dramatic change in putting green speed and how speed affects pace of play, setup, and enjoyment of the game. Is this trend good for the game?
10:25 a.m.
Organic Fertilizer Considerations
Stan Zontek, Director, Mid-Atlantic Region
Organic fertilizers should exhibit agronomic reliability, predictable release characteristics, appropriate physical properties, and consideration for the environment.
10:35 a.m.
Presentation of 2005 USGA Green Section Award
Bruce Richards, USGA Executive Committee
10:45 a.m.
Distance Control: The Game We Love, and the USGA
Fred Ridley, USGA President
President Ridley offers an overview of some of the major issues impacting the game of golf.
11:05 a.m.
Using Turf and Environmental Research to Your Advantage
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., Director, USGA Research Program
Accessing research results is just a click away. Learn how to refine search strategies and distill information into a useable form for members, owners, committees, and other interested parties.
11:15 a.m.
Strategies for Organic Matter Control in Putting Greens
Chris Hartwiger, Agronomist, Southeast Region, and Paul Vermeulen, Director, Mid-Continent Region
Climatic differences require different cultivation strategies, but the bottom line is satisfying agronomic objectives while minimizing disruption to golf course playability. Balancing politics and agronomy requires conviction, communication, and a good plan for managing putting greens.
11:30 a.m.
Developing Guidelines for Tee Construction
Jim Moore, Director, Construction Education Program
Tee construction guidelines would help protect owners, builders, and golf course superintendents.
11:45 a.m.
Alternative Turfgrasses: Panacea or Problems?
John Foy, Director, Florida Region, and Bud White, Senior Agronomist, Mid-Continent Region
Do alternative turfgrass species provide the total solution? Experience suggests an integrated management program is necessary.
12:00 p.m.
Adjourn
2005 USGA NATIONAL & REGIONAL CONFERENCES
National Conference
February 11
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Florida Region
January 18
*Quail West Golf and Country Club
Naples, Florida
November TBA
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Mid-Atlantic Region
February 28
Pittsburgh Expo Mart
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
March 17
Woodholme Country Club
Pikesville, Maryland
Mid-Continent Region
March 15
Brook Hollow Country Club
Dallas, Texas
Northeast Region
March 8
Rhode Island
Convention Center
Providence, Rhode Island
March 16
Wheatley Hills Country Club
Long Island, New York
March 22
Oak Hill Country Club
Rochester, New York
Southeast Region
March 15
Pinehurst Country Club
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Northwest Region
March 9
Holiday Inn
Bozeman, Montana
March 21
Inglewood Country Club
Seattle, Washington
March 22
Lakewood Country Club
Lakewood, Colorado
April 5
Waialae Country Club
Honolulu, Hawaii
Southwest Region
January 10
Old Ranch Country Club
Seal Beach, California
March 16
The Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, Arizona
March 21
Castlewood Country Club
Pleasanton, California
March 22
Spanish Trail Country Club
Las Vegas, Nevada
*Program focused on turf issues for golfers
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