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2015 Golf Turf Program Internships
The 6-month advanced internship program with the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program is probably one of the most important aspects of the 18-month educational program. Students in the 2-year program are required to complete this advanced internship some time between mid-March and mid-September. The extended nature of the program means that students generally arrive before
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Penn State Students Win Trans-Mississippi Turf Scholarships
Penn State senior Sean Kelly was selected as the 2014 Vickers Scholarship winner, highlighting the class of eight collegians who comprised this year’s Trans-Mississippi Golf Association Turf Scholarship Winners. Kelly received the highest honor – a $7,500 scholarship – as he completes his Associate’s Degree in Golf Course Turfgrass Management. He also receives an engraved medal and other gifts from the Trans-Miss Golf Association (TMGA).
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.
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.
Students Receive GCSAA Scholarships
Penn State students were awarded 45% GCSAA scholarship dollars this year, with seven students receiving a total of $13,500.
Michael Sauls Looks Back
Butler National Golf Club superintendent Michael Sauls didn't always know that he wanted to work in the Green Industry. Saul spent two years studying engineering at another university before he decided to change his focus, "having worked on a golf course during high school, it became apparent this was something that I loved to do...the decision to change my major to turfgrass management became obvious".
PSU Alum Hosts Tournament at Congressional
When this year’s harsh winter gave way to a cool, wet spring, Mike Giuffre resisted any urge to reach for the fertilizer. Experience has taught Congressional Country Club’s director of golf course maintenance to wait. And wait. And wait some more, if necessary.
Brandon Wildt – Ballyneal Golf Course
In the previous post, I talked about my visit to Cherry Hills Country Club and Denver Country Club, where I was visiting another intern. Immediately upon finishing my visit with Jack at Denver Country Club, I drove three and half hours east to Holyoke where I visited with another student who was interning at Ballyneal Golf Course.
Adam Duncan – Valley Club
After my late morning visit with RJ at Teton Springs Golf Club, I made the four hour drive west to prepare for a morning visit. The 27th hole facility at the Valley Club gave plenty of opportunity for intern Adam Duncan to get a wealth of experience in various agronomic management practices.
