Matt Nelson, Grigg Brothers Foliar Fertilizers: Managing Soil Chemical Challenges

Date:  May 30 2013
In this FREE Webinar Matt Nelson of Grigg Brothers Foliar Fertilizers will discuss options to manage high quality golf turf at sites with soil chemical concerns. Turf managers dealing with soil chemical issues such as suboptimal pH, salinity, sodicity, hydrophobicity, nutrient deficiency and other problems can use tools and methods to overcome limitations presented by soil conditions and provide excellent turf quality and playability. Both short- and long-term management recommendations will be provided.
Registration:   Open to everyone, free!    

Andy Staples, Staples Golf Design: Resource Management Design for Your Golf Course

Date:  Jun 05 2013
Andy Staples of Staples Golf Design will discuss opportunities to improve water, energy and fuel efficiency throughout any golf facility through implementation of proven, no-cost or low-cost strategies. This discussion will include six learning objectives designed to simplify maintenance and promote a sustainable management plan: Understanding water and energy bills, track use and monitor billing changes (have your bills handing during the discussion); utilizing local rebate programs; analyze the facility for opportunities to make improvements (have aerial photographic images of your property for this session); exchange ideas about the latest efficiency technologies and how to implement them; how to develop and implement a master plan with quantifiable action items and tasks.
Registration:   TurfNet members only, free    

Bruce Williams, CGCS, Bruce Williams Golf Consulting: Looking into the Crystal Ball of Golf

Date:  Jun 20 2013
With more than 40 years of experience in various segments of the golf industry, Bruce Williams, CGCS, will discuss many recent trends in the golf industry, including those prompted by a tighter economy and prognosticate on how these and other trends might affect the industry and those working in it in the future.
Registration:   TurfNet members only, free    

Grady Miller, Ph.D., North Carolina State University: Everything You Should Know About Painting Greens

Date:  Jul 17 2013
In this presentation, Grady Miller, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University will provide an overview of turf colorants along with results from the most current research projects. After this discussion, attendees will be familiar with turf colorant options, understand the difference between these many product options, and understand the varying rates and dilutions and the limitations of such products.
Registration:   TurfNet members only, free