John Deere Golf and Bayer Environmental Science are accepting nominations for Green Start Academy. Green Start Academy is a two-day educational and networking program offering assistant superintendents an opportunity to learn best practices, meet industry experts and collaborate with peers from across North America.
Once nominated by his or her superintendent, an assistant superintendent is eligible to apply by submitting an essay. Only 50 assistants will be selected to attend this exclusive event.
“Throughout this program, assistant superintendents are awarded the opportunity to experience professional development in all areas of golf course maintenance, including equipment, irrigation and chemical management education,” said Gregg Breningmeyer, group director of sales and marketing, John Deere Golf. “Past participants continue to provide us with positive feedback, so we’re looking forward to yet another productive event this year.”
Selected winners will attend Green Start Academy Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, held at the Bayer Development and Training Center in Clayton, N.C., and John Deere’s Turf Care factory in Fuquay Varina, N.C.
“We’re excited to be a part of this event every year,” said Neil Cleveland, managing director, Bayer Environmental Science, Green Professional Products. “Green Start Academy is just one way we can give back to our industry and we’re pleased to continue the tradition.”
Essays will be judged by a panel of industry experts including Shawn Emerson of Desert Mountain Golf Club, Bob Farren of Pinehurst Country Club, Ken Mangum of Atlanta Athletic Club, Dean Miller of PGA West and La Quinta Resorts, and Bruce Williams of Los Angeles Country Club.
For more information and to apply, superintendents and assistant superintendents should visit www.GreenStartAcademy.com.
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