Singapore (June 21): In a total show of support, Phillip Jennings Turf Farms has come on board as the title sponsor for the Inaugural Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in October.
Announcing the corporate support, John Holmes, President of Phillip Jennings Turf International said, “This Summit is a very significant development for the golf industry in Asia and we feel that it fully warrants our support. Golf course superintendents in Asia really are in a situation where they need information, education and all the help they can get to become more effective in their work.”
Phillip Jennings Turf Farms, LLC is a producer of thirteen different varieties of turfgrass. The company was founded in 1998, and has grown into Georgia’s largest producer of certified turfgrasses. With over 3,000 acres of turf, Phillip Jennings Turf Farms has distinguished itself as an industry leader. It is the University of Georgia’s foundation grower of Sea Isle 1, Sea Isle 2000 and Sea Isle Supreme.
Domestically, Jennings Turf has established a reputation of providing quality products, on-time delivery and fair pricing. Jennings Turf customers include golf courses, athletic fields, commercial landscape companies, commercial retail outlets and homeowners.
Internationally, Jennings Turf is an industry leader in the sales of washed sprigs and sod. In late 2004 Jennings Turf constructed a state-of-the art washing facility. The washing facility, consisting of multiple sprig washing machines, allows for maximum output and freshness. Customers around the world have come to depend on Jennings Turf to meet their global needs.
As part of its sponsorship, Phillip Jennings will be sponsoring a very high profile speaker to deliver a keynote address at the Inaugural Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit.
Commenting on the sponsorship, Mike Sebastian, managing director of the Asia Pacific Golf Developments Conferences Pte Ltd, the owner and producer of the Summit said, “Phillip Jennings has been very supportive and proactive of everything that we do for the golf industry in Asia and it is really heartening to see that this spirit of support has been spontaneous from this world class player in the turf industry.”
World Class Speakers Line Up For Asia Supers Summit
Singapore (June 21): The global support for the Inaugural Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit has been absolutely overwhelming.
Some of the most highly respected names in turfgrass management from North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand will be gathering in Bangkok, Thailand on October 15-17, 2010 to share with practicing golf course superintendents the latest trends on golf course management and maintenance.
“The spontaneous support that we have received from all over the world has been most heartening. It just goes to show that professionals within the turfgrass industry are really passionate about their work and we are delighted to have so many top names in the industry involved with this Summit,” declared Mike Sebastian, managing director of the Asia Pacific golf Development Conferences Pte Ltd, the owner and producer of the Summit.
The University of Georgia, the world’s top centre of knowledge on matters relating to turfgrass will be sending out a high-powered, five-man team headed up by Dr. Earl Eisner, a world renowned turfgrass breeder and guru. His team will include:
BERMUDAGRASS
Wayne Hanna – Bermudagrass Breeder
SEASHORE PASPALUM
Paul Raymer – Paspalum Breeder
TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT
Clint Waltz – Turfgrass Extension Specialist.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Alfredo Martinez – Plant Pathologist.
INSECT MANAGEMENT
Clint Waltz – Turfgrass Extension Specialist.
The world’s leading golf course design and architecture firm, Nicklaus Design will be represented by the high respected Jon Scott, Vice President, Agronomy, Nicklaus Design.
Other top-flight speakers and presenters will include the following notables:
• John Holmes, President, Phillip Jennings Turf International
• Craig Holden, CEO, Sustane
• Dr. A. J. Turgeon, Professor of Turfgrass Management
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Penn State University
• Chris Gray – Director of Agronomy & Construction Management, IMG Golf Course Services
• Sam Ferro – Executive Vice President, Turf Diagnostics & Design Laboratory
• Keith McAuliffe, International Executive Officer, NZSTI
• Alex Glasgow, Head of Agronomy, NZSTI
• Tony Taylor – Executive Director, Quality Golf
• Michael Chen – Director, The Royal Gems Golf & Country Club
More speakers are being lined up.The programme for the three-day Summit is currently being put together and should be made public by the first week of July.
The Inaugural Golf Course Superintendents of Asia Summit will be staged at The Royal Gems Golf Resort in Bangkok.
The patron for the event is the Thailand Golf Course Association and it is being fully supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thailand Convention And Exhibition Bureau.
The Summit’s web site is at: http://www.asiangcsaa.com
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