Penn State Turf Club

Article of the Year 2011

2011-11-07T18:24:00.003-05:00

With a growing concern in the Turfgrass industry over water management and usage the Penn State Turf Club has Chosen Dr. Phillip Watson and Dawn Thilmany's article titled "Water-use efficiency in golf" for the 2011 Article of the Year. The article appeared in the June 2011 issue of GCM magazine and was chosen because of its relevance to the industry today. Turf Club members felt that it

Mark Kuhns to Speak to Turf Club on February 22, 2010

2011-02-18T12:00:00.001-05:00

Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS, recently completed his term as GCSAA’s 73rd past president at the association’s annual meeting in Orlando. Mr. Kuhns, has been the director of grounds at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield , N.J., since 1999. Previously, he was golf course superintendent at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club; Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pa.; and Ligonier Country Club. He is a member of

Ian Hoffmann Adresses Turf Club

2011-02-15T18:49:00.001-05:00

On January 25, 2011 the Penn State Turf Club was happy to start off the New Year by bringing in guest speaker Ian Hoffmann. Ian is the superintendent from the Rolling Rock Club located in Ligonier, PA about 50 miles away from the city of Pittsburgh. The Rolling Rock Club sits on 12,000 acres of land and has many activities to choose from other than golf, such as trap shooting and game lands for

Rolling Rock Superintendent to Speak at First Meeting

2011-01-24T08:22:00.003-05:00

Turf Club MeetingTuesday January 25, 2011101 ASI Building7:00PM-8:00PM The first Turf Club meeting of the semester will be held on Tuesday January 25th. The meeting will take place in 101 ASI Building at 7PM. On schedule for the meeting is an introduction to the new officers, plans for future trips and fund raising efforts, election of a new Turf Club Secretary, and a guest speaker.

Get an edge in the job market

2010-10-13T15:48:00.005-04:00

How do I get in the front position for an internship or assistant's position that will propel me toward my career goals? PSU Turf Club is hosting a resumé building event to help you get at the front of the queue for that position. This Turf Club meeting will be held in 101 ASI on the 26th of October at 7 pm. In order to get the most out of this event, we recommend you prepare for this meeting by

PSU Turf students take 1st place at STMA 2010

2010-02-02T22:05:00.015-05:00

Penn State Turfgrass Science Students take first in both 4-yr and 2-yr division in the Sixth annual STMA Student Challenge in Orlando FL in January 2010. Click here to read Dr. Andrew McNitt´s report from STMA 2010 and more about our winning teams.

Guest speaker Mr. Curtis Tyrrell

2010-01-23T15:58:00.023-05:00

At 7pm on Tuesday the 26th of January Mr. Curtis Tyrrell, Director of Golf Course Operation at the Medinah Country Club, will be visiting PSUturfclub. Medinah Country Club in Chicago, IL will be hosting the 2012 Ryder Cup and Mr. Tyrrell will be speaking about how they are preparing their facility for one of the biggest events in sports. Mr. Tyrrell, a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, is

2009 Turf Club Luncheon

2009-11-28T11:12:00.007-05:00

The Turf Club held its annual luncheon during the Golf Course Turf Conference at the Nittany Lion Inn. This year's event drew superintendents from around the country for an update from the faculty and students in the turfgrass programs. (Photo) Dean Graves, superintendent at Chevy Chase Country Club, Max Schlossberg (Associate Professor of Turfgrass Nutrition), and several students watch on as

PSU Wins Cutter Cup

2009-10-23T15:05:00.002-04:00

For the third year in a row, Ohio was the middle ground for turfgrass students from Penn State (PSU) and Michigan State (MSU) to test their skills of golf against one another in a match play format. The Sharon Golf Club was the immaculate venue for the 2009 Cutter Cup. The 18th anniversary of the competition fell under the care of General Manager and Superintendent Frank Dobie. Following a first

Guest Speaker Mr. Schoellner

2009-10-18T17:40:00.003-04:00

Last week's Turf Club meeting was highlighted by 1969 alumni of the 2-year Turfgrass Management Program, Mr. Schoellner. During his talk he gave an interesting insight from a different perspective than just the superintendent's one, and that it is not all about growing grass. His generous support of the Turf Club and 2-year program in general was highly appreciated by attending students.

Alumni Mr. Schoellner to speak Tuesday 10/13 @ 7pm

2009-10-08T20:59:00.008-04:00

The next Turf Club meeting will be highlighted by guest speaker John Schoellner, alumni from the 2-year program in 1969. He will give us some very interesting insights into his career, which he started cutting greens at the age of 9 for $1,- an hour. He is currently the General Manager at a golf course in Florida. During an interactive presentation he hopes to give us some examples of situations

Cutter Cup This Sunday

2009-10-08T18:38:00.006-04:00

The Cutter Cup, which pits students from Penn State and Michigan State's turfgrass programs, will happen this Sunday. This year's event is being hosted by Golf Course Superintendent Frank Dobie and The Sharon Golf Club located in Ohio. Students from the 2 and 4 year turfgrass programs competed last Saturday for a chance to participate in the event. This year's competitors teed off on the Penn

Great Turnout For 1st Meeting

2009-09-30T12:24:00.004-04:00

Penn State's Turf Club held its first meeting of the semester last night. It was a great turnout as approximately 50 students came by to hear about what the club will be getting involved in this year.Turf Club President, Niels Dokkuma (picture right), welcomed everyone to the meeting and discussed some of the things that would be happening this semester. On the list include:Dance Marathon: The

New and Old Members Welcomed at BBQ

2009-09-16T17:56:00.008-04:00

The Penn State Turf Club had its kickoff BBQ at the Valentine Research Facility yesterday. Students gathered and enjoyed some burgers and dogs, a little game of cornhole, and other activities. There was a great turnout and everyone is excited to get the year started. Up next for the students is qualifications for the Cutter Cup and Turf Bowl teams at STMA and GCSAA.Check out the photos from the

Turf Club BBQ Kicks Off Semester

2009-09-09T03:14:00.004-04:00

The Penn State Turf Club will be hosting a BBQ cookout at the Valentine Turfgrass Research and Education Facility on Tuesday September 15th. The cookout will begin at 6PM and will be a great way for returning students to catch up with their classmates and for new students to get meet each other. What: Penn State Turf Club BBQWhere: Valentine Research FacilityWhen: 6:00PM on September 15,

Cutter Cup Qualifier Set for October 3rd

2009-09-03T14:00:00.002-04:00

The Cutter Cup is an annual golf tournament between two of the nations top turfgrass programs, Penn State vs. Michigan State. A total of 24 spots have been secured for the event which will be hosted at the Penn State White Course. Those intending to participate in this year's qualifying should note that there is a $10 fee, which goes towards shirts and travel expenses for the event. Keep in

Come Check Out the Turf Club This Wednesday

2009-08-29T11:41:00.003-04:00

The 2009 College Info and Club Fair will be held Wednesday, September 2, from 11 AM – 2 PM on the grassy area behind the ASI greenhouses and across from Creamy patio. The purpose of the info fair is to introduce our College students new to University Park to college academic programs and clubs, organization and society opportunities. All academic programs and Department clubs, organizations and

Welcome back turf students!

2009-08-24T19:36:00.004-04:00

The students at Penn State's main campus made their way back to University Park this weekend and invigorated campus today. Now that the students are back, look for turf club meetings to begin within the next couple of weeks. On the agenda early in the semester:1. Preparations for the Cutter Cup Qualifier.2. Signups for STMA and GCSAA Turf Bowl preparation classes3. Identification of guest

New Look For Penn State's Turf Club

2009-08-15T14:48:00.003-04:00

A complete redesign of the Penn State Turf Club is underway in anticipation of the returning students next weekend. Some items that will be helpful include the following:Calendar of Events: A calendar of events has been created that will allow students to track important events at Penn State and for the Turf Club. Search Feature: A new search feature has made it easier to find exactly what you

Mark Kenyhercz highlights meeting

2009-04-23T08:17:00.004-04:00

The Penn State Turf Club met for the final time on Tuesday, April 21st. There was a lot to cover including instituting new laws, welcoming new club officers, Trade Magazine Contest, and a speech from Mark Kenyhercz (Keystone Turf Products). By-laws The membership dues will be reduced from $30 a year to $20 a year or $15 per semesterGuest speakers will be treated to dinner immediately following

Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

2009-04-21T16:00:00.003-04:00

Penn State students,We want to make you aware of a couple scholarship opportunities through the College of Agricultural Sciences and GCSAA.The scholarship application form for the 2009-2010 academic year is due April 30, 2009. You can find the application form here.The GCSAA Scholars Program was developed to recognize outstanding students planning careers in golf course management.The first place

Penn State Turf News

2009-04-20T22:48:00.004-04:00

Check out Penn State Turf news here.The site provides all current news, pictures, events, research and student achievements.

Barnett chosen to attend seminar

2009-04-20T22:43:00.005-04:00

By Dr. Andrew McNittWe are pleased to announce that Mr. Drew Barnett, senior in turfgrass science at Penn State was a successful candidate to the Jacobsen's Future Turf Manager's Seminar to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina May 18-21, 2009. "We started this program in the 1970s to give promising young minds in the industry a glimpse of life as a turf professional," said Ralph Nicotera, who

GCSAA CEO Optimistic About Industry

2009-04-17T10:03:00.002-04:00

Click here to read a recent article on golfdom.com about GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, and his outlook on the turf profession.

Last meeting of the semester

2009-04-17T09:49:00.003-04:00

On April 21st, the Turf Club will host its final meeting of the semester. We will be giving away door prizes, a random drawing for free dinner after the meeting, and free food/drinks. Here are some of the topics that will be covered:Organization of club meetingsTurf Club Cookout at ValentineFundraisersTrade Magazine Article ContestAlso, Mr. Mark Kenyhercz will be the guest speaker. Look forward

Senior T-shirts

2009-04-07T10:00:00.004-04:00

Penn State seniors,Get your Penn State Turfgrass t-shirt before graduation. The new look t-shirts cost just $15 and come in gray with with navy lettering or navy with white lettering.Also check out the PSU Turfgrass merchandise web page, click the link on the right column.To place an order, please contact Nick Gialloreto (nrg5018@psu.edu) or Tyler Bloom (tgb5009@psu.edu).

Need an internship or full-time position?

2009-04-06T16:10:00.003-04:00

Students,Are you still searching for a summer internship or full-time position? Please stop in the Hamilton Club Room in Ag Science to look at brochures from over 100 golf clubs, athletic fields, and lawn care professionals. Also, be sure to seek help from your academic advisor or other turfgrass students.

CAS Scholarship Application Deadline Soon

2009-04-05T12:05:00.005-04:00

Penn State students,Have you applied for the College of Agricultural Sciences scholarships? The College of Agricultural Sciences offers numerous academic scholarships in all fields of study. Application deadline is set for April 30th. Each year, students from the Turfgrass Science major receive financial support through the college scholarship program.Click here to apply!

Turf Club President Awarded Watson Scholarship

2009-03-30T11:19:00.003-04:00

By Dr. Andrew McNittMr. Nicholas Gialloreto (Senior Turfgrass Science) was presented with the prestigious Watson undergraduate scholarship at the Sports Turf Manager's Conference in San Jose, CA. Nick has extensive experience in the turfgrass industry. He started out in Golf Turf but has since made the switch to athletic field management and has worked for both the single A affiliate of the

New Officer Elections

2009-03-30T11:06:00.002-04:00

Penn State turfgrass students,The Turf Club would like to open an invitation to anyone interested in taking over as the new GCSAA student representative, and the Vice President for the fall of 2009. Students must be available the entire school term 2009 and spring 2010. GCSAA student representative - responsibilities include but not limited to updating Turf Club blog, leading club activities,

Ecton discusses operation at Heinz Field

2009-03-18T10:55:00.004-04:00

Can you imagine what it is like to manage the football field of one the country's most prolific franchises? Students were all ears to Chris Ecton, Pittsburgh Steelers field manager.Ecton discussed a variety of maintenance procedures including the fertility program, aerification process, re-sodding to his relationship with the Rooney family.More information to come.

Recent Graduate Overcomes Obstacles

2009-03-16T11:02:00.005-04:00