The Ozark Turf Association 2022 Education/Annual Meeting, presented by VanWall Equipment, will be held on January 18th at Highland Springs Country Club.

Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. GCSAA has awarded .45 education points

Schedule:

7:15 AM Vendor Set up

7:30 AM Registration – Meet with Vendors

8:00 AM Welcome and speaker introductions – Maron Towse – President OTA – Golf Course Superintendent, Schifferdecker Golf Course 

8:00 – 9:00 AM – “The 2022 year in review, what worked and what didn't” – Paul Jacobs – Central Region Agronomist, United States Golf Association

 9:00 – 10:00 AM – “Best Management Practices for Spring Dead Spot and Winterkill Prevention in Warm-Season Grasses” – Dr. Wendell Hutchens – Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science, University of Arkansas

 10:00 – 10:15 AM – “Break” – Break w/Vendors

 10:15 – 11:15 AM – “Superintendent Round Table” – led by Paul Jacobs – Central Region Agronomist, United States Golf Association  Topics to include – Aeration methods and timing, OM testing, Labor Issues and more

 11:15 – 11:45 AM – “GCSAA Update” – Randy Robinson – Central Region Field Staff, GCSAA

 11:45 – 12:45 PM – Lunch and Meet with Vendors

 12:45 – 1:45 PM – “Moisture Management Presentation” – Kolby Armbruster – Golf Course Superintendent, Ledgestone Country Club

 1:45 – 2:15 PM – “Annual Meeting with Elections” – Maron Towse – President OTA – Golf Course Superintendent, Schifferdecker Golf Course