20th ANNIVERSARY Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic
Rutgers University, the Center for Turfgrass Science, and the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation are proud to host the 20th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club. This event has raised more than $1,400,000 over the past nineteen years! These funds have been used to support practical, problem-‐solving research, student scholarships, and new facilities for the Rutgers Turfgrass Program. Recent examples of practical Rutgers Turf Research that have been supported by funds from the Golf Classic include:  Golf Course Superintendents now have
 Rutgers research on sand topdressing,
available to them valuable information on how
to best manage Agrostis and Poa annua putting
greens with a history of anthracnose and
summer turf decline.
mowing, rolling and growth regulators on
Agrostis and Poa annua greens has provided
superintendents with important decision
making information.
 Rutgers world-renowned turfgrass breeders
Rutgers researchers continually evaluate
release dozens of new cultivars each year with
improved insect, disease and stress tolerance.
pesticides providing turf managers with the
most up-to-date recommendations for insect,
disease, and weed control on cool-season turf.
Rutgers scientists have conducted pioneering
For sports turf use, Rutgers researchers
research related to turfgrass stress physiology
and the mechanisms of heat and drought
tolerance in cool-season grasses.
continue to evaluate Kentucky bluegrasses,
perennial ryegrasses, and tall fescues for
wear and traffic stress tolerance.
The enclosed brochure includes Sponsorship opportunities as well as the Registration form. If you can’t participate as a golfer, please join us at the Cocktail Reception on the Patio, and the Awards Festivities. For additional information, contact Cece Peabody at (973) 812-‐6467, or call Barbara Fitzgerald at (848) 932-‐6201, or Anne Diglio at (848) 932-‐6396. Join us on Monday, May 4th for a great day of golf, socializing, and an educational research update with credits awarded from NJ, NY, PA, and GCSAA. Your tax-‐deductible contribution to Turfgrass Research and Education for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences/New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is vitally important to the continued success of their turfgrass programs. See you at the 20th Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic! Dr. Bruce B. Clarke
Director, Center for Turfgrass Science
Shaun M. Barry, Chair
Dr. William Meyer
Associate Director, Center for Turfgrass Science
Dr. Karen Plumley, Vice-Chair
Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic Registration
Complete form, mail or fax to (973)812-6529 to NJTF Office. Online: www.njturfgrass.org
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Monday, May 4, 2015
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Select Sponsorships, Golf, Reception & Payment
Premier @ $7,500 * q Eagle @ $5,000* q Birdie @ $3,500*
Golf Carts @ $3,500 *
q Par @ $2,000*
q Hole @ $500
Golf Course Research @ $200
q Cocktail Reception Only @ $100
Individual (1) Golfer @ $325*
* Full Registration or Sponsors with * Includes: Green Fees & Golf Cart, Breakfast,
Research Update, Lunch on Course, Silent Auction, Cocktail Reception, Gift
Make Checks Payable to: NJTF (New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation)
NJTF Tax ID: 22-3270805
MAIL to: NJTF, 25 US Hwy 46 W, Wayne NJ 07470-6801
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20th Annual
Rutgers Turfgrass Research
Golf Classic
Hosted by the NEW JERSEY TURFGRASS FOUNDATION
Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club
811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Register online: www.njturfgrass.org
Thanks to
our 2014
Premier
Sponsors!
~ The Golf Classic Event ~
Monday, May 4, 2015
Rutgers University and the New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation represent a formidable
alliance in support of the Turfgrass Industry in the State of New Jersey and across the
country. The Foundation is a non-profit organization which accepts and manages taxdeductible monetary donations and the proceeds from events such as this Golf Classic.
Proceeds from the Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic will be used to provide
Research Grants, Student Scholarships, Equipment, and Funds for Special Projects (e.g.,
salary support for the new Turf Weed Scientist) for the Turfgrass Research, Teaching and
Extension Programs at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences/Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey.
Schedule of the Day
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast for All
Driving Range Open
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Silent Auction Hours
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. **Education Updates on
Rutgers Research”
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Golf Shotgun - Scramble format
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Be on Carts by 10:45 AM)
Lunch on the Course
Cocktail Reception on Patio
Silent Auction Closes Golf Awards & Announcements
Thanks to our 2014 Premier Sponsors
We are proud to thank these 2014 Premier Sponsors of the
Nineteenth Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Research Golf Classic:
BASF, BAYER, DLF Pickseed USA, Grass Roots, John Deere Golf/Finch
Services/John Deere Landscapes, Landmark Turf & Native Seed,
Lebanon Turf, Mountain View Seeds, ProSeeds Marketing/Alliance Seed,
Storr Tractor Company, Syngenta, and The Scotts Company.
The commitment of these Premier Sponsors to Rutgers University
and the turfgrass industry is very much appreciated.
The Golf Classic Event - May 4, 2015
Sponsor Opportunities
PREMIER Sponsor -
$7,500
• Three (3) Foursomes • Complimentary Golf Fees only on Sunday, May 3, 2015
• Recognition on NJTA website and in media releases • New Business Membership in NJTA
• Display Product literature and Samples • Complimentary 1/4 Pg Ads in Clippings
• Company name on Sponsor Banner & Signage • One Room Upgrade to Suite at Green Expo
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Cocktail Reception • Tee or Green Sign - each course.
EAGLE Sponsor
- $5,000
• Two (2) Foursomes • Opportunity to Display Product Literature or Samples
• Company name on Sponsor Banner & Signage • Tee or Green Sign - each course.
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Entrance to Cocktail Reception • Three (3) Additional Reception Tickets:
• Name 1____________________________________• Name 2__________________________________
• Name 3____________________________________
COCKTAIL RECEPTION Sponsor
- $4,ooo
RESERVED by A-LIST
(Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turfgrass)
• One (1) Foursome • Company Name on Sponsor Banner & Signage Recognition
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Entrance to Grand Reception • Tee or Green Sign - each course.
• Four (4) Additional Cocktail Reception Tickets:
• Name 1_______________________________ • Name 2____________________________
• Name 3_______________________________ • Name 4___________________________
BIRDIE Sponsor
- $3,500
• One (1) Foursome • Company Name on Sponsor Banner & Signage
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Entrance to Grand Reception • Tee or Green Sign - each course.
• Two (2) Addl Cocktail Reception Tickets • Name 1__________________________________________
• Name 2_____________________________________________________
GOLF CARTS Sponsor
- $3,500
• One (1) Foursome • Company Name on Sponsor Banner & Signage
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Entrance to Grand Reception • Tee or Green Sign - each course.
• Two (2) Addl Cocktail Reception Tickets • Name 1___________________________________________
• Name 2_________________________________________________________________
PAR Sponsor
- $2,000
• One (1) Foursome • Signage Recognition • Tee or Green Sign
• Listing on Sponsor Sign at Entrance to Grand Reception
• One (1) Additional Cocktail Reception Ticket • Name_________________________________________
HOLE Sponsor
- $500
- $200
• Signage • One (1) Ticket to Cocktail Reception • Name_______________________________________
GOLF COURSE RESEARCH Sponsor
• Signage Recognition
New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation w 25 US Highway 46 West, Wayne NJ 07470
NJTF Tax ID: 22-3270805 • Ph: (973) 812-6467 w Fax: (973) 812-6529 w www.njturfgrass.org