Charles G. Wilson reflects on his career in turfgrass management and research, and golf course care

Description:

Charles G. Wilson reflects on his career in turfgrass management and research, and golf course care. Wilson describes how his interest developed and how his studies in agronomy led him to his expertise. He explains how he came to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) to manage sales for their fertilizer business and began organizing turfgrass symposiums for golf course superintendents in the region and across the country. Wilson also describes spearheading the O.J. Noer Research Foundation. Wilson is interviewed by Monroe S. Miller, retired superintendent of the Blackhawk Country Club and currently with the Wisconsin Turfgrass Association and Peter Cookingham, head of the Turfgrass Information Center at the Michigan State University Libraries. Tisa Overman, current head of sales for MMSD also participates.

Date Issued:

2012-08-09T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Career in turf management and History

Subject Name:

Wilson, Charles G. (Charles Granville), 1920-, Wilson, Charles G. (Charles Granville), 1920-, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, United States Golf Association, Green Section, and O.J. Noer Research Foundation

Subject Genre:

Interviews, Interviews, and Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5348gh0s