Monthly Archives: September 2014
Penn State Alum Talks Behind the Scenes with the Eagles
Most NFL fans don't think about all of the long hours that go into making a professional football game happen. The truth is, there are hundreds of support staff and thousands of man hours that go into prepping and working a game each week. Out of everything that needs work, though, the field itself is by far the most important. That's why the Philadelphia Eagles need the best grounds crew possible in order to make sure the team is able to perform at one hundred percent every Sunday.
PSU Turf Thanks SGM Industries for Donation
Penn State would like to thank SGM Industries, LLC for a generous donation.
2-Year Program Alum Talks Turfgrass Consultancy & Rory McIlroy
Harrington’s practice area was finished about eight years ago, though it’s been remodeled and added to since. Harrington had a green built in imitation of the 13th at Carnoustie, with a severe slope running off the back. “The harder the shot, the happier Padraig is,” says John Clarkin, founder of Turfgrass Consultancy (“TC”) and the first Irish graduate of Penn State University’s Turfgrass Management Program.
Laying the groundwork: Beaver Stadium grounds crew chief Mark Kresovich meticulous about the field
Mark Kresovich extends his right hand to a Beaver Stadium visitor on a warm, sunny, late July afternoon. Calloused, cracked and dry, Kresovich’s hands have all the markings of a seasoned laborer. His grip is firm and inviting as he slides his slick, mirror-lensed sunglasses up over his sunburned forehead and welcomes outsiders inside his domain with a wave.
Mike Burke on Cherry Hills
The hailstorm that hit Cherry Hills Country Club over Father’s Day weekend was challenging enough. For superintendent Mike Burke, though, it was just the trigger point for an abnormal summer in getting the famed club ready to welcome the FedExCup Playoffs.
Alum Now New Course Manager at Ballybunion
Class of 2005 two year graduate John Bambury is now the course manager of Ballybunion Golf Club in Ireland.
Help Kane Fight Cancer
We are sad to announce that Kane Wolf, son of 2002 2-year program Alum and Yahnundasis Golf Club superintendent Matt Wolf, has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells.
Western PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2015
The Western Pennsylvania Turfgrass, Ornamental, and Landscape Conference will be held February 10-12 in the Four Points Sheraton in Mars, PA.
Northeastern PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2015
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Turfgrass Conference and Tradeshow will be held on January 29th in the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Eastern PA Turfgrass Conference & Trade Show 2015
The Easter PA Turfgrass Conference will be held from January 6-7 in the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA.
