2026 Carolinas GCSA Conference and Trade Show Sessions
(01) (NEW) How Irrigation Water Quality Influences Soil and Turfgrass Health
Monday AM
Speakers
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Becky Grubbs Bowling Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
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James Huntoon - Horry Georgetown Technical College
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
(02) Advanced Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Golf Greens
Monday AM
Speakers
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Joseph Roberts Ph.D. - Clemson University
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Alejandra Sierra Ph.D. - Clemson University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
(03) Understanding Turfgrass Fungicides
Monday AM
Speakers
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Wendell Hutchens Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
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Richard Latin Ph.D. - Purdue University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
(04) Successful Bentgrass Management on Greens and Fairways!
Monday AM
Speakers
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James Murphy Ph.D. - Rutgers University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
(05) Physical and Chemical Soil Properties
Monday AM
Speakers
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Beth Guertal Ph.D. - Kansas State University
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Doug Soldat Ph.D. - University of Wisconsin
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
(06) Aquatic Plant Management for Golf Course Waterbodies
Monday AM
Speakers
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Rob Richardson Ph.D. - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (8-11:30 am)
Golf - Medal Play
Monday AM
Summary
(Single Person Format)
Golf - Senior Medal Play
Monday AM
Summary
(Over 50 - Single Person Format)
Golf - Four Ball
Monday AM
Summary
(2 Man Team Format)
Golf - Captain's Choice
Monday AM
Summary
(4 Man Team Format)
Comp Golf - Medal Play
Monday AM
Summary
(Single Person Play)
Comp Golf - Senior Medal Play
Monday AM
Summary
(50+)
Comp Golf - Four Ball
Monday AM
Summary
(2 Man Team Format)
Comp Golf - Captain's Choice
Monday AM
Summary
(4 Man Team Format)
(07) Practical Strategies for Managing Insect Pests for Cool-Season Turfgrass
Monday PM
Speakers
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Zee Ahmed Ph.D. - Clemson University
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Terri Billeisen Ph.D. - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(08) Soil and Water Chemistry: Definitions, Discussions and (Things to Do)!
Monday PM
Speakers
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Becky Grubbs Bowling Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
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Beth Guertal Ph.D. - Kansas State University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(09) Making Herbicides Work and Why They Sometimes Fail!
Monday PM
Speakers
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Travis Gannon Ph.D. - NC State University
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Bert McCarty Ph.D. - Clemson University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(10) Smarter Spraying: Mapping Pests with GPS, Sensors and Drones
Monday PM
Speakers
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Wendell Hutchens Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
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David McCall Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
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Ken Rost
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(11) Advancing Turf Health Through Microbiome and Ecological Practices
Monday PM
Speakers
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Zee Ahmed Ph.D. - Clemson University
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Joseph Roberts Ph.D. - Clemson University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(12) Fertilizers
Monday PM
Speakers
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Alejandra Sierra Ph.D. - Clemson University
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Doug Soldat Ph.D. - University of Wisconsin
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(13) Robotics Roundtable
Monday PM
Speakers
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Scott McElroy Ph.D. - Auburn University
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Dan Meersman - Philadelphia Cricket Club
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(14) You Pick the Pests! Turf Insect Management
Monday PM
Speakers
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Terri Billeisen Ph.D. - NC State University
Summary
Monday, 11/16/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(15) From Selection to Perfection: Science-Driven Bunker Success
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Christopher Neff - USGA
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(16) Strategies for Managing Goosegrass, Annual Bluegrass, Crabgrass, Doveweed and Other Growing Weed Problems!
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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James Brosnan Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
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Scott McElroy Ph.D. - Auburn University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(17) Getting to the Root of Managing Soilborne Diseases: Warm-Season Turfgrass
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Jim Kerns Ph.D. - NC State University
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Joseph Roberts Ph.D. - Clemson University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(18) How to Stay Cool when Cool-Season Putting Greens Decline!
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Lee Butler - NC State University
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David McCall Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(19) Winter Management of Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Putting Greens
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Jordan Booth CGCS, Ph.D. - USGA
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Michael Richardson Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(20) Aging Putting Green, Root Zone, and Management of Organic Matter
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Roch Gaussoin Ph.D. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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James Murphy Ph.D. - Rutgers University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(21) The Architecture of a Successful Renovation!
Tuesday AM
Speakers
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Christopher Neff - USGA
Summary
Tuesday 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(22) Building Strong Foundations: Expectations and Communications between Golf Course Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents
Tuesday AM
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(23) Everything You Need to Know About Ultradwarf Bermudagrass!
Tuesday AM
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (8-11:30 am)
(24) The Ultimate Weed Control Guide!
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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Bert McCarty Ph.D. - Clemson University
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James Brosnan Ph.D. - University of Tennessee
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Travis Gannon Ph.D. - NC State University
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Scott McElroy Ph.D. - Auburn University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(25) Elevating Excellence: Strategic Approaches to Leadership, Scheduling and Wellness in Golf Course Management
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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Christopher Neff - USGA
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Steve Hamilton - The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
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Billy Bagwell - Callawassie Golf Club
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(26) Nematodes: Past, Present and Future Directions for Management of These Elusive Pests!
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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David McCall Ph.D. - Virginia Tech
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Joseph Roberts Ph.D. - Clemson University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(27) Fundamentals of Wetting Agents
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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Michael Richardson Ph.D.
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(28) Pesticides 101: Fundamentals of Safe and Effective Pesticide Use in Turfgrass Management!
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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Zee Ahmed Ph.D. - Clemson University
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Lee Butler - NC State University
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Navdeep Godara - NC State University
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(29) Bentgrass Pests Management
Tuesday PM
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(30) Current Trends in Research and Innovations from USGA
Tuesday PM
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
(31) Basic Setup Reel Maintenance for Superintendents
Tuesday PM
Speakers
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Trent Manning
Summary
Tuesday, 11/17/26 (12:30-4 pm)
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