THE BIGGEST TURFGRASS EVENT IN SE ASIA
March 4 to 6, 2024, in Pattaya, Thailand
Organized by the Thai Golf Course Superintendents Association
World-class education, networking, and fun
Since 2009, the Thai Golf Course Superintendents Association have organized a turfgrass conference that welcomes delegates from around the world to the popular resort area of Pattaya.
Join with turfgrass professionals, scientists, and suppliers to get the latest information about turfgrass selection and sustainable turfgrass management.
Speakers
Speakers
Bruce Williams, CGCS
Owner/President at Williams Golf Consulting
Devon Carroll, Ph.D.
Solution Development Manager for Turf & Ornamental Weed Management in North America with Envu
Micah Woods, Ph.D.
President at Asian Turfgrass Center & Director at PACE Turf
Michael Bekken, Ph.D.
Research Scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy
March 4–6, 2024
MONDAY, MARCH 4
| Time | Event | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Welcome address | TGCSA President | Amari Pattaya Conference Hall |
| 09:05 | Strategies to minimize disease with reduced fungicide use | Dr. Micah Woods | |
| 09:30 | Herbicide modes of action: The building blocks to weed control | Dr. Devon Carroll | |
| 10:15 | Coffee break | Foyer | |
| 10:45 | Maximizing net carbon sequestration on golf courses | Dr. Michael Bekken | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||
| 13:00 | High quality playing surfaces with minimal water use | Dr. Micah Woods | |
| 13:45 | Resisting resistance: Strategies for maintaining chemical control efficacy | Dr. Devon Carroll | |
| 14:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 15:00 | Turfgrass forum on sustainable turfgrass management | All speakers | |
| 16:00 | Day 1 seminars end | ||
| 18:00 | Conference dinner party | Amari Pattaya poolside |
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Bus departure to field day | Amari Pattaya hotel front |
| 09:00 | Turfgrass field day | Laem Chabang International Country Club (outside) |
| 10:40 | Coffee break | |
| 11:00 | Lunch and meeting with sponsor companies | Clubhouse (inside) |
| 13:00 | Product and equipment exhibition and demonstration | Driving range (outside) |
| 16:00 | Bus departure back to Amari Pattaya |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
| Time | Event | Speaker | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Traits of a successful superintendent | Bruce Williams, CGCS | Amari Pattaya Conference Hall |
| 10:00 | Golf course water use and efficiency strategies | Dr. Michael Bekken | |
| 10:30 | Coffee break | Foyer | |
| 10:50 | Programming and management of troublesome turfgrass weeds | Dr. Devon Carroll | |
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||
| 13:00 | What every superintendent should know about tropical turfgrasses | Dr. Micah Woods | |
| 14:00 | Question and answers, open discussion | All speakers | |
| 15:00 | Conference ends |
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Contact the Thai GCSA to register for the 2024 conference.
Two days of turfgrass seminars at the Amari Pattaya and the field day at Laem Chabang International Country Club. Includes three lunches, the conference dinner, all coffee breaks, and transport to and from the field day. The conference price is THB 12,000. The Thai GCSA member price is THB 9,000.
FAQ
Check out frequently asked questions …
What are the fees?
The conference price is 12,000 THB (9,000 THB for Thai GCSA members) and includes all the educational seminars, field day, transport to and from the field day, welcome pack, certificate, the conference dinner, three lunches, and many coffee/tea/snack breaks. You will make your own hotel booking.
Where should I stay?
We recommend staying at the Amari Pattaya. This is the venue for the conference. There are many hotels nearby if you prefer a different price range or hotel brand.
How do I get to Pattaya?
Pattaya is about 2 hours drive from Bangkok and can be reached by taxi, bus, or private car hire.
Will I receive a certificate?
Conference delegates will receive a certificate of participation.
How many people will be there?
We expect about 200 delegates from Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia. Previous conferences have had delegates from more than 22 countries represented. This is a great conference to attend if you would like to meet turfgrass managers from all parts of Asia and from many other parts of the world.
Sponsors
Would your company like to sponsor this conference and/or show your products at the field day? Contact Us