We were honored tonight to host Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS, a distinguished figure in the world of golf course management and a proud Penn State alum. Mr. Kuhns, who served as the president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) in 2009, shared his invaluable experiences with us, providing insights into his role […]
Our recent Turf Club meeting was enriched by an insightful talk from David Gomez, a representative from the Spanish Golf Federation. Mr. Gomez shared valuable perspectives on how the federation strategically invests in young, motivated students, fostering a sustainable future for golf in Spain. This blog post aims to shed light on the key takeaways […]
In an engaging Turf Club meeting last night, our students were treated to an exclusive presentation by Andrew Dooley and Chase McEvers, shedding light on the meticulous steps involved in the construction and growth of The Landing, the eagerly anticipated 9-holes par 3 golf course at The Union League of Philadelphia. Firstly, Andrew and Chase […]
2021 Agronomic Team photo at Victoria National for the Korn Ferry Tour Championship Below we have a message from our Turf Club President Will Reece! Over the past two years, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work at five PGA Tour events. These weeks have been some of the most influential of […]
Thomas Goyne is a Penn State Turfgrass Alumni and is the Sports Turf Manager for the Pittsburg Steelers. Thomas spoke to the turf club about his career path to become a sports turf manager at the NFL level, as well as some challenges and processes that come with managing a high level sports turf facility. […]
Nathan Crace is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. Nathan spoke to the turf club about various topics regarding golf course architecture as well as the importance of communication during renovations. Video Link Click here to view Nathan’s presentation
Kyle Callahan director of golf course and grounds at Thornblade Club in Greer, SC. Kyle spoke to the Turf Club about the differences between working for specific types of clubs including; private vs. semi-private, management vs. owner, and public vs. government.