Speaker: Patrick A Blum, golf course superintendent at Colonial Acres Golf Course in Glenmont, NY
Abstract:
Pat's mantra is It s Just Common Sense , and he will outline this concept as he relates it to his turfgrass IPM program at Colonial Acres. He will include different ways he has improved his IPM practices at the course, what has worked, what has not, and how we have been rewarded for our efforts.
Biography:
Patrick Blum is the golf course superintendent at Colonial Acres Golf Course in Glenmont, NY. He has an Associates Degree in Turfgrass Management with a Minor in Landscape Design and hands on experience in IPM practices through work done at Colonial Acres including the establishment of scouting programs and addressing the environmental impact of practices on the course and surrounding properties. Patrick and the golf course have been recognized with the 2000 NYS Pollution Prevention Award, NYS Environmental Leaders, EPA Performance Track, and Audubon International in educating and adjusting IPM practices for different levels of understanding in golf, environmental organizations, and the community.