DATE: 7/14/04
CONTACT: Trent Hale, (843) 679-5407
WRITER: Diane Palmer, (864) 656-4741

Turfgrass field day
set for Sept. 14

CLEMSON – A turfgrass field day is planned for Sept. 14 at Clemson University’s Madren Center’s Pavilion.

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the pavilion with research and demonstration tours starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the morning. After lunch, participants will have the option of playing in the Charles P. Willimon Sr. Memorial Turfgrass Research and Education Fund-raising Golf Tournament at the Walker Golf Course on campus or visiting the sports field facilities at the university.

The latest research and turfgrass information will be shared by researchers and educators.

“This event should be of interest to golf course superintendents, assistants, spray technicians, owners, green’s committee members, sports field managers, professional lawn care operators and university, technical and vocational students,” said Trent Hale, Clemson University assistant turfgrass professor.

Pre-registration is required. The cost is $40, which includes lunch and is free for students, which does not include lunch.

Participants who plan to play in the golf tournament, the cost is $100 per person and $400 per four person team.

The event is sponsored by Clemson University and the S.C. Turfgrass Foundations.

The cost to become a member of the South Carolina Turfgrass Foundation is $35.

For more information, contact Sam Cheatham at 803-957-0616 or visit the website at www.clemson.edu/turfornamental/.
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