Schedule of Events

2025 Spring Solutions Madness Showcase

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Maximizing Cultural Practices and Agronomic Benefits with Minimal Surface Disruption
Sponsored By
Essential cultural practices are often reduced, delayed, or eliminated so as not to impact play and revenue. Learn more about the available equipment and technologies that can be implemented in your agronomic programs to reduce soil compaction, air and gas exchange, water infiltration, and the introduction of desired grass species without the need for long-term closures.
Sam Stimmel
Speaker Sam Stimmel Equipment Business Manager / General Manager, AQUA-AID Solutions View Bio

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Real Answers about Spray Nozzle Choices
Sponsored By
Spray nozzles deliver a lot of input dollars to your turf. Make the right choices to get the most out of your applications. We will compare common brands, show you helpful online tools, discuss common problems and how to avoid them. We will also cover dual nozzle systems, PWM systems, boomless nozzle basics, and even the best nozzles to use for drone spraying!
Ken Rost
Speaker Ken Rost CEO, Frost, Inc. View Bio

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

From the Course to the Factory: How Customer Insights Drive Innovation
Sponsored By
This presentation will showcase four innovative solutions designed to enhance efficiency and functionality on the course: the HammerStrike Hole Cutter, known for its precision and ease of use; the Laser Cut Custom Tee Marker, offering personalized and durable designs; the In-Ground Trash Can, seamlessly blending convenience with cleanliness; and the GreenActivator, a revolutionary input for maintaining vibrant and healthy greens. Discover how these cutting-edge products can elevate your course management and player experience.
Matt Pauli
Speaker Matt Pauli Vice President, Standard Golf View Bio

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

New & Proven Enzyme Strategies for Sprayable Thatch Management
Sponsored By
Turfgrass researchers have for decades sought to find an effective sprayable solution to help manage thatch accumulation on golf courses. More recently the specific thatch-degrading enzyme Laccase has been shown to significantly reduce thatch by breaking down lignin - the hard to degrade component in thatch. In this session we will dive into how this new Lacasse technology works along with how it has been developed into the new sprayable product Thatch Zyme through golf course and university field trials.
Dr. Phil Dwyer
Speaker Dr. Phil Dwyer VP of Sales & Marketing, Thatch Zyme View Bio

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Innovating Tomorrow: Wittek’s New Products & Industry Staples
Sponsored By
Explore the latest innovations and timeless staples from Wittek Golf Supply. Discover how our cutting-edge solutions are transforming the landscape while our core products continue to lead the charge. Whether you are looking to stay ahead with new technology or rely on trusted industry standards, this session has something for everyone.
Sam Vance
Speaker Sam Vance Sales, Wittek Golf Supply | Eagle One View Bio