(Resources) Calendar of events, books

Calendar of events

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2
Illinois Professional Turf Conference
Pheasant Run MegaCenter
St. Charles, Ill.
Call 630/243-9483 or visit www.illinoisturfgrassfoundation.org.

Dec. 7-9
Rocky Mountain Regional Turfgrass Association’s 51st Annual Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show
Holiday Inn Denver International Airport
Call 303/770-2220 or visit www.rmrta.org.

Dec. 7-10
2004 Ohio Turfgrass
Conference & Show
Greater Columbus (Ohio)
Convention Center
Call 888/683-3445 or visit www.ohioturfgrass.org.

Dec. 9-11
New Jersey Turfgrass &
Landscape Expo
Taj Mahal Casino and Resort
Atlantic City, N.J.
Call 732/821-7134 or visit www.njturfgrass.org.

Dec. 15
The 6th Annual Organic
Turf Trade Show
Smithtown (N.Y.) Sheraton
Call 516/541-4321 or visit www.neighborhood-network.org.

Jan. 5-7
Minnesota Green Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Call 888/886-6652 or visit www.minnesotagreenexpo.com.

Jan. 6-11
56th Annual Canadian International Turfgrass Conference and
Trade Show
Metro Toronto Convention Center
Call 905/602-8873 or visit www.golfsupers.com.

Jan. 11-13
Virginia Turfgrass Council’s 45th Annual Turf and Landscape
Conference and Trade Show
Downtown Richmond (Va.) Marriott
Call 757/464-1004.
Jan. 12-13
Ninth Annual Heart of America
Golf and Turf Conference
Overland Park (Kan.) Convention Center
Call 816/561-5323.

Jan. 17-20
Annual Michigan Turfgrass
Conference
Holiday Inn South Lansing, Mich.
Call 517/321-1660 or visit www.michiganturfgrass.org.

Jan. 17-20
Turfgrass Council of North Carolina’s 43rd Annual Turfgrass Conference and Show
Adam’s Mark Hotel and
Grand Pavilion
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Call 910/695-1333 or visit www.ncturfgrass.org.

Books

Golf greens book explores theories

Columbus, Ohio - Michael J. Hurdzan, Ph.D., of Hurdzan/Fry Golf Course Design recently wrote a new book, “Golf Greens: History, Design, and Construction.” Hurdzan looks at the past 100 years of history and evolution of golf greens, how scientific investigations have influenced their construction, the intent of the golf course architect when designing a green, and how design and construction influence maintenance practices.

 Through exploration of the history of golf greens, related design theories and future trends in the game, the book uncovers how modern golf green designs fit in with the history of the game. The book also looks at the strengths and weaknesses of construction methods, legal considerations and how to manage specific problems.

 Hurdzan intended to make the book light reading for those mildly interested, but also to be an in-depth textbook for serious students of golf course design and maintenance. The book is available by calling 877/762-2974 or 614/457-9955. GCN