A visit to Westfield Group CC

Our students had the opportunity to visit Westfield Group CC on Thursday 10-20-16 to gain insight on the golf component of the turfgrass industry. Natural resource leader Mark Jordan and two golf course superintendents Ben Imhoff and Kyle Smith were very welcoming tot he group. Smith and Imhoff talked about their educational experiences and the backgrounds that they felt were important for them to advance their careers. They also brought up involvement with GCSAA and OTF as part of developing a successful career, which the students will get a chance to develop this year as they go to the OTF conference in Columbus to partake in the turf bowl. Students also got to see the research green they have constructed which focused on methods of establishment that the would suit the course going forward. Various pieces of equipment that might be considered somewhat more golf specific were also discussed. Students also got the opportunity to see the various grass types they will deal with as the progress through their careers and learned how the superintendents at Westfield Group CC coordinate on the two courses to help produce consistent high quality playing surfaces. Thanks to Mark and everyone at Westfield for the hospitality.

 

Ben Imhoff discusses the research green at Westfield Group CC with students

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