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After your sessions and networking, there is plenty to do in Montreal around the Hotel Bonaventure. Photo credit Jean Bellefleur
lightning safety, and the probability of precipitation. Additional discussion around emerging technologies in weather forecasting will be performed.
Bunker Construction and Sand Selection: How to Avoid Digging Yourself into a Hole, Adam Moeller, Consultant, Researcher, Educator, Moeller Consulting
This presentation will discuss the importance of bunkers in current market and trends in construction methods and maintenance practices. Learning Objectives: Identify drainage limitations with current bunkers and ensure these issues are addressed during future renovation work; Navigate the bunker liner market and determine which liner (if) any is the best option for their course; Implement best practices for bunker maintenance for existing or renovated bunkers.
Advanced Cultural Practices for Growing People, Teams and Enjoying Greater Success,
James Beebe, Golf Course Manager, Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club This presentation will draw parallels between the importance of designing a purposeful cultural practice program for healthy turf and for the people on your team. Learning objectives to implement plans for improving the culture of your team that will help achieve: Employee retention; Employee engagement; Improved course conditions; Greater enjoyment and job satisfaction.
Here are some of the not to miss
items on the agenda for The Canadian in Montreal!
An education program exclus- ivelysponsoredbySyngenta,presents a wide range of topics to enhance your knowledge. Some Session highlights include:
Systemic Improvement of Golf Course Conditions, Dr. Micah Woods, President and Chief Scientist, Asian Turfgrass Centre
Dr. Woods will discuss some simple things that turfgrass managers can keep track of and then adjust, while showing plenty of examples of the remarkable effectiveness of these techniques. The result of this tracking, and subsequent adjustment, is certain to improve playing conditions
or efficiency of the work, and probably will improve both. Most turfgrass managers keep track of some of these things; few keep track of all. These include nitrogen application rate, clipping production, stimpmeter measurements, mowing height, sand topdressing quantity, surface area disruption/removal from core aerification, soil nutrient analyses, growing degree days, and total organic matter at the soil surface.
Managing Weather Risks on the Course, Kevin Mahoney, DTN
This session will discuss topics around weather forecasting as it pertains to golf courses. Attendees will gain introductory knowledge into how to interpret weather information,
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