ELMSFORD, N.Y. (May 10, 2013) - Several video presentations from this year's MGA/USGA Green Chairman Education Series and Award Luncheon are now available online.  The educational series featured industry experts from the USGA Green Section including David Oatis and Adam Moeller, and many more. 

Below are links to all videos:

The 2013 MGA/USGA Green Chairmen Education Series was part of a two month-long program of educational forums that are designed to educate club leaders and the golfing public about a wide range of issues affecting Met Area clubs and golfers. Topics include the Rules of Golf, handicapping procedures, new technology and MGA and MGA Foundation services and programs.

Please feel free to share these videos with anyone interested in learning more about proper golf course maintenance and environmental efficiency.

• Adam Moeller, Agronomist, USGA Green Section, Northeast Region
  Economic and Playability Realities of Poa Annua vs. Bentgrass Greens
  Video
• Scott Niven, CGCS, Property Manager, Stanwich Golf Club
  Regrassing - The Stanwich Story (the transition from poa annua to bentgrass)
  Video
• Brian Mahoney, Director, Rules and Competition, MGA
  Course Setup: Factors That Impact the Enjoyment and Pace of Play of the Game
  Video
• Dave Oatis - Director, Northeast Region, USGA Green Section
  Discusses USGA's new stimpmeter, and the truth about green speed and its impact on turf and the budget. 
  Video
• Jeff Hall - Director, Walker Cup Match & Ben Kimball - Director, U.S. Women's Open
  Updates on both USGA championships being played on the East End of Long Island in 2013. 
  Video
• Frank Rossi - Associate Professor, Dept. of Horticulture, Cornell University
  The Development of Best Management Practices for Golf Courses
  Video
• Les Kennedy - CGCS, Blind Brook & President, Tri-State Turf Research Foundation
  Tri-State Turf Research Update
  Video