2017 OTF/OSU Spring Tee Off Agenda
Wednesday, February 22
8:00 - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 - 10:00 am
Topic TBD
Dr. Karl Danneberger, Ohio State
10:00 - 10:30 am
Advantages of Turf-Type Tall Fescue Rough for Insect Suppression
Dr. David Shetlar, Ohio State
10:30 - 11:00 am
Golf Course Insect Management - Superintendent Q & A
Dr. David Shetlar, Ohio State
11:00 - 11:30 am
Spring Weed Control
Dr. David Gardner, Ohio State
11:30 am - 12:30 pm (Lunch)
12:30 - 1:15 pm
My Advice When Considering a Renovation
Jason Mahl, Moraine Country Club
1:15 - 1:30 pm (Break)
1:30 - 2:00 pm
My Take on What to Expect in 2017
Zach Nicoludas, USGA
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Pending
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Environmental Stream Restoration
Hull & Associates
3:30 - 4:00 pm
My Life as a Golf Course Architect
Jason Straka, Fry Straka Global Golf Course Design
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Something New for 2017: Here's What We're Doing
Superintendent Panel
Thursday, February 23rd
8:00 - 9:00 am
Don't Be Afraid! Drones, Apps and Other Tools That Can Help
Bill Brown, Turf Republic
9:00 - 10:00 am
Designing Your Topdressing Program
Dr. Andy McNitt, Penn State
10:00 - 10:30 am
Making the Best of Poor Irrigation Water
Mike Kuhn, Michael Kuhn & Associates
10:30 - 11:30 am
SDHI Chemistries for 2017
Dr. Ed Nangle, Ohio State
11:30 am - 12:30 pm (lunch)
12:30 - 1:00 pm
2017 Disease Outlook and Trends
Joe Rimelspach & Todd Hicks, Ohio State
1:00 - 1:30 pm
My Experience with the US Senior Open
Bob Becker, Scioto Country Club
1:30 - 1:45 (Break)
1:45 - 2:15 pm
My Experience and Advice in Teaching the Next Generation
Jim Scott, Knox County Career Center
2:15 - 2:30 pm
My New Perspective: Looking at Things Through the GM Lens
Todd Voss, Double Eagle Club
2:30 - 3:30 pm
What's Your Biggest Challenge? Crowdsourcing Solutions
Superintendent Panel
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