Ohio turf event announces sessions

2016 Golf Turf Spring Tee Off & Sports Short Course

• 9 a.m.: Basic meteorology and its impact on you – Presenter: Dr. Jay Hobgood, OSU 
• 10 a.m.: As a former superintendent, here's what you can learn from sports field managers – Presenter: Ryan DeMay, Columbus Parks & Rec 
• 11 a.m.: Annual bluegrass control options for putting greens (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. Zac Reicher, Bayer 
• 1 p.m.: Bunker Renovation for Every Budget Presenter: Drew Rogers, J. Drew Rogers, ASGCA 
• 2 p.m.: Millennials in the workplace – Presenter: Beth Flynn, OSU 
• 4: p.m.: Superintendent forum – Workforce development, communicating with your stakeholders and more – Presenter: panel of superintendents and open discussion

• 9 a.m.: What a year 2015 was! STMA's Field of the Year Award and host of the MLS championship game – Presenter: Columbus Crew SC Grounds Crew
• 9:30 a.m.: Reflections on my trip to Manchester City and Manchester United Football Clubs – Presenter: Pamela Sherratt, OSU
• 10 a.m.: Annual bluegrass prevention & control (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. David Gardner, Ohio State
• 11 a.m.: Utilizing low toxicity & organic insect controls (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. David Shetlar, OSU
• 1 p.m.: Embracing new technologies; fraise mowing, plant growth regulators and bermudagrass in Ohio (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium
• 2 p.m.: Maintaining a high quality natural grass playing surface in a busy stadium – Presenter: Chris Ecton, Pittsburg Steelers
• 3 p.m.: Mini University; brushing up on your turf skills; fertilizer math | turf ID (Cat. 8, 0.5 hr) | soil testing & fertilizer selection | field layout – Presenter: Matt Williams, Dr. Zane Raudenbush, Ryan DeMay & James Hlavaty

• 8 a.m.: Spring time disease problems and fungicide update; turf tips peers into the crystal ball! (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Todd Hicks & Joe Rimelspach, OSU
• 9 a.m.: TBD – Presenter: Tim Moraghan, Aspire Golf
• 10 a.m.: A frank discussion about golf course insecticide use and pollinators (CORE, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. David Shetlar, OSU
• 11 a.m.: Moss management in putting surfaces (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. Zane Raudenbush, OSU
• 1 p.m.: Turfgrass management; cultural and chemical practices and lessons from around the globe (Cat. 8, 1hr.) – Presenter: Dr. Karl Danneberger, OSU
• 2 p.m.: Herbicide and nutrient fate (CORE, 0.50 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. David Gardner, OSU & Dr. Charles Darrah, CLC LABS

• 8 a.m.: Influence of environmental factors on seed germination and seeding emergence on athletic fields – Presenter: Dr. Karl Danneberger, OSU 
• 9 a.m.: Hitting the field running & hosting the all star game – Presenter: Stephen Lord, CSFM, Cincinnati Reds
• 10 a.m.: Painting lines & logos like a pro – Presenter: James Hvalaty, Paul Brown Stadium
• 11 a.m.: Natural grass and synthetic turf testing methods, what the results mean and implication on field maintenance – Presenter: Darian Daily, Paul Brown Stadium
• 1 p.m.: Grey leaf spot disease; why it's here, how to prevent it and how to recover from It (Cat. 8, 1 hr.) – Presenter: Joe Rimelspach, OSU
• 2 p.m.: Herbicide and nutrient fate (in golf room; CORE, 0.50 hr.) – Presenter: Dr. David Gardner, OSU & Dr. Charles Darrah, CLC LABS