Course conditions | Fall 2015
2015 5th Annual MiGCSA Student Networking Event --STUDENT PERSPECTIVE-RYAN BEARSS MSU TURF MANAGEMENT STUDENT VICE PRESIDENT MSU TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2015 - Held annually at College Fields Golf Course, the MiGCSA Student Networking Event provides Michigan State Turf Students the unique opportunity to not only learn, but golf with Michigan turf industry professional. All though I am a second-year turf student at MSU, this was my first year attending the event. With about a 2:1 student to professional attendance, students were paired in groups of 3-4 with a Superintendent or Company representative in each. I was privileged to golf with Rob Pylar, Area Sales Manager with Bayer. For me, this was an opportune moment as the chemical side of the industry is one of my greatest interests. Throughout the round (and event) Rob was extremely informative and an all-around fun person to golf with.
Following the best ball round of golf, we met back at the clubhouse for hot dogs, the award ceremony (lowest score, etc‌), and industry panel Q and A. The panel answered questions honestly, and gave attendees a great look at different segments of the turf industry. All though most informative, it was the life and career advice that each panel member gave following questions I most appreciated. Reflecting on the event, the experience was fulfilling and most appreciated by not only myself, but all students who attended. Events such as these make me truly proud to be a Spartan. While being a Spartan provided me this opportunity , the real thanks goes to those who created it; Carey Mitchelson (College Fields GM), Greg Bishop (College Fields Superintendent), Joey Smallwood (College Fields Assistant Superintendent), and of course Adam Ikamas and the entire MiGCSA board.
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