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Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association

2024 Carolinas GCSA Conference and Trade Show Sessions

(1) Advanced Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Golf Greens & Fairways

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Bert McCarty - Clemson University
  • Dr. Joseph A. Roberts - Clemson University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

(2) Data-Driven Aeration

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Jordan Booth - USGA
  • Chris Neff - USGA
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

(3) How to Stay Cool When Cool-Season Putting Greens Decline!

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Lee Butler - NC State University
  • Dr. David S. McCall - Virginia Tech
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

(4) Fertilizers and Technology!

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Grady L. Miller - NC State University
  • Dr. Qiyu Zhou - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

(5) You Pick the Pests: Turf Insect Management

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Terri Billeisen - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

(6) Spray Masters: Making the Most Out of All You Apply!

Monday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Travis W. Gannon - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (8-11:30 am)

NOT ATTENDING

Monday AM

Summary
Not Attending Session

( 7) Making Herbicides Work or Why They Sometimes Fail?

Monday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Travis W. Gannon - NC State University
  • Dr. Bert McCarty - Clemson University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (12:30-4 pm)

( 8) Autonomous Mowers and Aerial Drones: Current Technology and Future Applications

Monday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. J. Scott McElroy - Auburn University
  • Dr. David S. McCall - Virginia Tech
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (12:30-4 pm)

( 9) Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Turf Issues!

Monday PM

Speakers
  • Lee Butler - NC State University
  • Dr. Jim Kerns - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(10) Advanced Weed Management for Cool-Season Turfgrasses

Monday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Matthew T. Elmore - Rutgers University
  • Dr. Fred H. Yelverton - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(11) Cool-Season Turfgrass Insects with Emphasis on Annual Bluegrass Weevil!

Monday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Terri Billeisen - NC State University
  • Dr. Rick L. Brandenburg - NC State University
  • Gram Grant - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/18/24 (12:30-4 pm)

NOT ATTENDING

Monday PM

Summary
Not Attending Session

(12) Ultimate Weed Control Guide!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Bert McCarty - Clemson University
  • Dr. Matthew T. Elmore - NC State University
  • Dr. Travis W. Gannon - NC State University
  • Dr. J. Scott McElroy - Auburn University
  • Dr. Fred H. Yelverton - NC State University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(13) The P's of fertilization: Phosphorus, Phosphite and Why They Do Different Things For You

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Beth A. Guertal - Kansas State University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(14) How to Best Utilize Your Assistant for His/Her Growth!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Chris Neff - USGA
  • Billy Bagwell - Callawassie Island Club
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(15) Current Trends in Research & Innovations from USGA

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Cole Thompson - USGA
  • W. Brian Powell - USGA
  • Wesley Stewart - USGA
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(16) Being an Effective Superintendent....It's Not All About Growing Grass!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Donald Garrett Jr., CGCS - Walker Course at Clemson University
  • David Dettmer, CGCS - GCSAA
  • James Huntoon - Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(17) Getting to the Root of Managing Soilborne Diseases: Warm-Season Turfgrass

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Jim Kerns - NC State University
  • Dr. Joseph A. Roberts - Clemson University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(18) Aging Putting Green, Root Zone and Managment of Organic Matter

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Roch E. Gaussoin - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Dr. Jim Murphy - Rutgers University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(19) Ready, Set...Grow!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • John P. Cunningham, CGCS - Grandfather Mountain Golf Club
  • Jodie J. Cunningham, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - Optimus Talent Partners
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(20) Aquatic Plant Management: An Introduction to Keeping Your Ponds Free of Unsightly Plants and Algae!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Rob Richardson - NC State University
  • Dr. Matthew Cutulle - Clemson University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

(21) Managing Cool-Season Grasses in Hot Environments!

Tuesday AM

Speakers
  • Dr. Mike D. Richardson - University of Arkansas
Summary
Tuesday 11/19/24 (8-11:30 am)

NOT ATTENDING

Tuesday AM

Summary
Not Attending Session

(22) Physical and Chemical Soil Properties

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Beth A. Guertal - Kansas State University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(23) The Architecture of a Successful Renovation!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Nicholas Mazzella - Mazzella Golf Renovations
  • Chris Neff - USGA
  • Nick Roth - The Tree Farm Golf Club
  • Tyler J. Rae - Tyler Rae Designs
  • Sam Duininck - Duininck Golf
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(24) Nematodes: Past, Present, and Future Directions for Management of These Elusive Pests!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Joseph A. Roberts - Clemson University
  • Dr. David S. McCall - Virginia Tech
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(25) Successful Bentgrass Management on Greens and Fairways!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Matthew T. Elmore - Rutgers University
  • Dr. Jim Murphy - Rutgers University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(26) It's About Tines!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Roch E. Gaussoin - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(27) The Art of Effective Delegation and Communication

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Jodie J. Cunningham, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - Optimus Talent Partners
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(28) Self-Awareness and Relationship Building - A Deep Dive!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • John P. Cunningham, CGCS - Grandfather Golf Club
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(29) Wetting Agents: What They Are, What They're Not and How to Get the Most Out of Them!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. Mike D. Richardson - University of Arkansas
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(30) Goosegrass, Doveweed, Torpedograss and Other Growing Weed Problems!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • Dr. J. Scott McElroy - Auburn University
  • Dr. Travis W. Gannon - NC State University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

(31) Everything You Need to Know About Ultradwarf Bermudagrass!

Tuesday PM

Speakers
  • David Lee - Forest Creek Golf Club
  • Lance Allen - Woodfin Ridge Golf Club
  • Brad Edens - Walnut Creek Country Club
  • Jeff R. Mack - Country Club of Landfall
  • Mark W. Mitchell - Secession Golf Club
Summary
Tuesday, 11/19/24 (12:30-4 pm)

NOT ATTENDING

Tuesday PM

Summary
Not Attending Session
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