Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association

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31st Annual Spring Symposium

Thursday April 27th, 2023
7:15 AM - 4:00 PM

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31st Annual Spring Symposium

Thursday April 27th, 2023
7:15 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Event Description

The Spring Symposium is a great opportunity for golf enthusiasts and industry professionals to come together to learn about the latest trends and advancements in golf course management. This year, we have an impressive line-up of speakers who will be covering a range of topics, including course maintenance, sustainability, and player experience.

WHEN:
April 27, 2023

HOST:
Matt Taylor, CGCS
Royal Poinciana Golf Club

EVENT SPEAKERS:

J. Bryan Unruh, Ph.D. Professor & Associate Director, University of Florida	Best Management Practices for Turfgrass Nutrients
Travis Shaddox, Ph.D. Professor, University of Kentucky	Best Management Practices for Turfgrass Nutrients
David Held, Ph.D. Chair And Alumni Professor, Auburn University	Management of Challenging Turf Pest
Keith Bixler Environmental Manager, FDACS	What to Expect When Inspected by FDACS-BIIR
Joseph Roberts, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Clemson University	Addressing Links Between Pest Impacting Root Decline
Brian Lapointe, Ph.D. Research Professor, Florida Atlantic University	Florida's Algae Crisis: Some Examples in South Florida
Thomas Nikolai, Ph.D. Senior Academic Specialist, Michigan State University	Sustainability and Other Moving Targets

AGENDA:

Registration	7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Opening Remarks	7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Education	8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Break	10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Education	10:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Education	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Adjourn/Distribute Education Points	4:00 PM - 4:05 PM

COST:

Advance Registration BEFORE April 14, 2023; Member and Non-Members	$150
Registration AFTER April 14, 2023; Member and Non-Members	$165

JACKETS ARE REQUIRED!
Royal Poinciana Golf Club has a no-cell phone policy.

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