Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association
The Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (TNGCSA) East Chapter is pleased to announce its September Meeting, to be held at WindStone Golf Club in Ringgold, Georgia. The event will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The program kicks off at 10:00 a.m. ET with a presentation by Dr. Jim Brosnan, offering members the opportunity to gain valuable insights while connecting with industry peers. The meeting will be followed by lunch at 11:00 a.m., and golf immediately after.
This event is free to all TNGCSA members, with nominal costs for lunch and golf. Members who have not yet paid their annual dues will be able to do so onsite.
Dr. Jim Brosnan is a Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and serves as Director of the UT Weed Diagnostics Center. He leads research, extension, and diagnostic initiatives that support Tennessee’s expansive $5.8 billion turfgrass industry University of Tennessee Knoxville.
With a career marked by more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications, Dr. Brosnan actively mentors graduate students and advances integrated strategies for managing turfgrass weeds—including those that have developed resistance to herbicides. His work spans turfgrass systems throughout golf courses, sports fields, sod production, and lawns, combining chemical and cultural control methods for sustainable outcomes.
Dr. Brosnan’s expertise has been widely recognized. He has received the Outstanding Researcher and Outstanding Educator Awards from the Northeastern Weed Science Society, the Outstanding Young Weed Scientist Award from the Southern Weed Science Society, the Young Crop Scientist Award from the Crop Science Society of America, and the Dr. William H. Daniel Award—the highest teaching honor accorded by the Sports Turf Managers Association.
He is deeply engaged with professional organizations, including the Weed Science Society of America, the Southern Weed Science Society, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the Sports Turf Managers Association, and Turfgrass Producers International. He also advises the Tennessee Turfgrass Association Board of Directors. His expertise has been sought by PGA Tour venues—including major championship sites—and NFL franchises.
The September meeting is designed to be both educational and social. Attendees will benefit from Dr. Brosnan’s expertise while enjoying an opportunity to network with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
To ensure adequate planning for lunch and golf, members are asked to register no later than Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
“We look forward to welcoming our members for another informative and enjoyable gathering,” said TNGCSA organizers. “It’s a great way to stay engaged with peers and share best practices for the season ahead.”
The Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (TNGCSA) supports the professional development of its members through education, networking, and advocacy, helping advance the golf course management profession across the state.
For more information or to register, please contact:
TNGCSA
400 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37069
Phone: 615-928-7001
Email: info@tgcsa.net
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