HGCSA 2024 Annual Seminar Agenda

Ala Moana Hotel
2024 HGCSA Seminar
July 30, 2024 - 10:00 A.M. T0 5:00 P.M

9:30-10:00am
Registration
10:00-Noon
Rhett Evans
Conquering Mount Everest for the GCSAA
A dynamic leader known for his vision and dedication to the turfgrass industry, Rhett Evans brings with him a wealth of experience in golf course management, environmental stewardship, and professional development. Under his leadership, GCSAA has advanced vital industry initiatives and supported thousands of superintendents across the globe..

Rhett will share the remarkable story of his journey to the summit of Mount Everest, drawing connections between the mental resilience, planning, and leadership required in extreme mountaineering and the day-to-day challenges faced by golf course professionals. His climb to the top of the world is not only a personal triumph but a powerful metaphor for the perseverance and passion that define the superintendent’s role—especially in the unique and demanding environment of Hawaii.
Endangered Species Act compliance
  • ESA 101 – what the law says and what are EPA’s obligations
  • EPA ESA Workplan
  • Vulnerable Species Pilot
  • Hawaii pilot
  • Other pilots
  • GCSAA engagement with the EPA and other federal agencies
  • EPA Bulletins Live 2
  • GCSAA BMPs list for ESA mitigation
  • Open discussion on how to prove use of BMPs at golf facilities
  • EPA – GCSAA collaboration – Smart Sector partnership – resources available to GCSAA members
Noon to 1:00PM
Lunch
A majority of the research presented involves evaluation
of pesticides for pest control and water conservation.
1:00-1:45PM
Breeding Bermudagrass and Kikuyugrass for California and the Southwest
UCR Turfgrass breeding program history and current development of improved turfgrasses
1:45-2:30PM
Evaluation of Herbicides for Control of Common Turfgrass Weeds and Bermudagrass Eradication
Selective Control of Poa, crabgrass, sedges, and other weeds in turf. Tank-mixes with glyphosate for effective transition to drought tolerant bermudagrass
2:30-3:15PM
Poa annua Control in Bentgrass and Bermudagrass Putting Greens and Surrounding Areas
Experimental herbicides and PGRs for selective Poa control and suppression
3:15-4:30PM
Best Management Practices for Water Conservation and Salinity Management on Turf
Testing Civitas pigment + mineral oil, Revolution surfactant, Primo Maxx PGR, and nutrients for water management
4:30-5:15PM
Management of Turfgrass Diseases in Cool- and Warm-Season Turf
Highlights of fungicide tests for control of anthracnose, rapid blight, gray leaf spot, spring dead spot, and gray snow mold diseases
Questions?