Michael Goatley

Professor/Extension Turfgrass Specialist · Virginia Tech · company speakers →

On Thursday, January 24, he will be presenting Competition Kills. A sports turf manager is constantly striving for the thickest, most dense playing surface possible. While that remains of utmost importance for playability and safety, it is also important to understand that at some point your turfgrass will literally be competing against itself. This presentation considers how we achieve an appropriate balance between a dense canopy and a healthy stand of turfgrass. Attendees will take home information that will allow them to: Better understand how the growth and development of their cool- and warm-season sports field grasses will most likely respond to the climate/season and the maintenance strategies being employed at a particular time. Develop and implement maintenance programs designed to optimize turfgrass density. Know when renovation will actually improve the safety, playability, and health of the playing surface.

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Sports Field Management Association Conference and Exhibition

1 February 2027 Tampa, United States “Competition Kills”

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