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Turf Problem Solving 8 Hours
 Creative problem solving is a critical component of effective turf management. Using real life examples drawn from a variety of turf management situations, students have the opportunity to review and apply the knowledge they learn in other sections of the course to help develop their own practical turf problem solving skills.
 Jack Eggens is Professor Emeritus of turfgrass
for the University of Guelph Dept. of Horticulture and
is co-founder of the Turf Managers' Short Course. He conducted
research on the competitive ability of Annual Bluegrass
with Creeping Bentgrass and Kentucky Bluegrass, and thatch
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Disease Management 17 Hours
Dealing
with turfgrass diseases is one of the more difficult aspects
of turfgrass management. Under intensive management, turfgrasses
are subjected to very stressful environmental conditions
which predispose them to attack by diseases. In the turfgrass
disease section, you will learn about the disease-causing
agents, the environmental conditions that allow the diseases
to flourish, and the methods of preventing and managing
diseases.
 Tom Hsiang, Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, teaches courses on turf
diseases and tree diseases.
His research includes studies on diseases of woody plants
and turfgrasses, particularly snow molds. More information on turfgrass diseases and research
projects is available on his website: http://www.uoguelph.ca/~thsiang |
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Turfgrass Soils 12 Hours
This topic covers the importance of soil as a growing medium for turf grass and will cover the physical, chemical and hydrologic properties and management of soils as they pertain to turf grass.
Cheryl FitzGibbon, from the School of Environmental Sciences, specializes in soil science, turf soil management, resources planning, management and environmental issues. She also works in the fields of computer assisted design and information technology. |
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Weed Management 8 Hours
This section evaluates the practical aspects of cultural and chemical methods of weed control in turf. Emphasis will be placed on new alternative methods in view of the pesticide bans, although conventional methods will also be covered.
Francois Tardif Associate Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture, is currently researching herbicide resistance in weeds, weed biology, management of invasive weeds and alternative weed control in turfgrass systems.
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Turf Management 16 Hours
This section will
teach you how to identify individual grass species.
You will learn the growth characteristics and physiology
of turf grasses, and how these impact the practical
uses of various turf grass species.
Eric Lyons, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Agriculture, teaches to develop of the next generation of turfgrass managers through a solid foundation in plant science and an understanding of the diversity of turfgrass systems. Emphasizing the both the practical skills and the problem solving skills needed to be a successful turfgrass manager.
"My program tries to identify the factors which limit the growth and utility of turfgrass species and increase the understanding of the causes of these limitations. This knowledge will lead to a better understanding of the turfgrass ecosystem and better tools for effective turfgrass management.¡±? http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/elyons/index.html
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"The presentation of information
was excellent, but I believe the greatest accomplishment
of the course was the interaction with other people in
the industry."
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Insect Management 9 Hours
You will learn about the insect pests of turfgrass including their identification, biology, scouting methods and control. Insect pests that will be examined include all the white grub species, hairy chinch bugs, sod webworms and cutworms, weevils, crane flies and ants.
 Pam Charbonneau B.Sc. M.Sc. (Horticulture) is the Turfgrass Specialist with OMAFRA. She speaks on turf-related subjects and has authored many turf fact-sheets and technical articles for trade journals. Her research interests are alternative controls for turfgrass pests. |
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Equipment 6 Hours
The equipment section discusses selection and maintenance of the various types of equipment used in turfgrass management as well as the direct impact equipment has on turf. Emphasis will be placed on efficient use, calibration and instructing staff in safe operation.
Sean Jordan, T.Ag. Sessional Lecturer, Diploma in Turfgrass Management Program. Sean primarily works as an agronomist for Fertichem Inc. providing field support for turfgrass managers in all aspects of the industry. Sean has taught in the DTM program and TMSC since 2005.
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Construction & Drainage 6 Hours
This section of the course will explore the role of the golf course architect and their involvement with golf course construction from concept to grassing. In addition, we will examine the different construction materials, construction techniques and costs associated with building greens, tees, and bunkers. This will be a ¡°hands¡± on class as students will be expected to help construct a model size bunker and USGA green in the GTI maintenance facility.
Spencer Adams is the Owner and President of FlightLine Golf Inc., a golf course construction and renovation company. Spencer brings a wealth of experience as a Turf Managers Short Course Instructor from his 20 years experience in the golf course construction industry as Project Manager overseeing the construction of new golf courses and major renovations throughout the United States and more recently as a Business Owner servicing golf courses throughout Canada. His business experiences have provided him with a strong understanding of the struggles and challenges of quality service and proper construction methods for the drainage and renovation needs of today¡¯s golf course superintendents, sports field managers and landscape professionals. Spencer graduated from the University of Guelph with an Associate Diploma in Agriculture in 1990 and is an active member with the OGSA, CGSA and Landscape Ontario.
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Landscape Management 4 Hours
 Trees and wooded natural areas are important components of all landscapes. This section of the course looks at the interactions between trees and turf and how to best select and manage woody plants for use on golf courses, parks and residential landscapes. Also included is information about the management of natural areas that may be found in parks and on golf courses.
 Rob Witherspoon
B.Sc. (Agriculture) MSc. is Director of the Guelph Turfgrass
Institute and the Associate Diploma in Turf Management. Rob is the academic co-ordinator of the Turf Managers'
Short Course.
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Irrigation 6 Hours
This section
covers sub-surface and surface drainage patterns, irrigation
practices, and trouble shooting with irrigation systems
Dean Cormack has been involved with the irrigation industry for over 20 years.
Dean has been an instructor at Guelph University for more than 15 years -- teaching in both the Turf Managers Short Course and the Turf Diploma program. He has also lectured at Cornell University and guest lectured at Humber and Seneca Colleges. As a Golf Course Irrigation Specialist, Dean has taught water management and irrigation system maintenance to Golf Course Owners and personnel both in Canada and the United States.
Dean is a Guelph Alumnus and is pleased to return and be a part of this course, so that his students can attain the skills they need to enhance their earning potential! |
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Integrated Pest Management 8 Hours
Turf Management 8 hours
This section
draws on information you learned in the disease and insect
section of the course. You will learn general and specific
techniques for monitoring turf pests and record
keeping. You will be able to prioritize your turf monitoring,
determine monitoring frequencies and become acquainted
with thresholds. By learning to use key plants in the
landscape to signal pest activity, you will be able to
better time pesticide applications and overall, reduce
pesticide use.
Katerina Jordan, Assistant Professor, Dept of Plant Agriculture.
My primary service commitment is to oversee the turfgrass disease diagnostic clinic housed at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. The lab diagnoses samples from turfgrass professionals on golf courses, athletic fields and sod farms while recommending practical management schemes specific to each location.
¡°One of the chief dilemmas for turfgrass managers is maintaining high quality turf without using excessive amounts of chemicals. The primary role of my research program is to evaluate and develop management methods aimed at reducing inputs into turfgrass systems.¡± http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/faculty/kjordan/index.html
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