- Turf nutrition master class (NEW)
Turf nutrition master class (NEW)
Updating and upgrading your knowledge of how good nutrition supports healthy turf surfaces and top level playing surfaces will improve your golf course management. This half day class will provide technical detail on all aspects of turf nutrition, drawing upon the latest published literature and industry information to build on existing knowledge and understanding. There will be a focus on the scientific evidence of the growth and development of a turfgrass plant and exactly what is needed from your nutrition to produce a high-quality surface and a healthy plant.
Learning outcomes:
- Review current knowledge and understanding of turf nutrition and plant physiology
- Describe the turfgrass-rootzone-playing surface relationship and how it is influenced by nutritional inputs
- Contrast different nitrogen inputs for turfgrass health and sustainability
- Appraise the value of macro and micro nutrition inputs to plant function
- Critically evaluate and plan fertiliser inputs for high performing turf
Presented by:
Dr Andy Owen
Research Manager The R&A
Dr Andy Owen is the Research Manager for Sustainable Agronomy at the R&A. Andy has a strong technical and academic background in soil and turfgrass science, with a career spanning research, education and the commercial turf industry. Following ten years of teaching and research at Bangor University, he began his turf career at the STRI before moving into education, spending more than a decade teaching at Myerscough College and helping to develop the knowledge and skills of the next generation of turf professionals. Most recently, Andy spent 12 years with ICL, as International Technical Manager, working across global markets and gaining extensive experience of the challenges facing turf managers in different environments. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong connection with research and its practical application and is passionate about the communication of technical knowledge within our industry and the promotion of good research practice.
Henry Bechelet
Technical Sales Manager UK & Ireland ICL Turf & Landscape
Henry Bechelet is the Technical Manager for ICL Growing Solutions Turf and Landscape Division in the UK & Ireland. With over 35 years in the turf industry, Henry began his career training as an agricultural agronomist before moving into turfgrass agronomy in the early 1990s. He has split his career between independent consultancy and commercial roles, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the industry's challenges and opportunities. Known for his progressive outlook and engaging presentation style, Henry now leads the technical direction of ICL’s turf division, with a focus on sustainable product development, industry training, and supporting sports turf professionals.