Program Director for the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program
Pinehurst, NC
Joined March 2018
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Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
We are excited for the @USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program to get started at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in 2025! We still have a few spots open for the 2025 cohort in Myrtle Beach, click below to learn more and apply 👇
@gohgtc @huntoonjmsc @Letot_Carson
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Hey, you were in the magazine!!!
It's always a cool trade show moment when a story and podcast subject visits our booth like @Letot_Carson did last week in Myrtle Beach. Here's our recent content involving Carson's efforts:
✍️golfcourseindustry.com/artic…
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Dormant grass may look dead, but it’s very much alive!
It can also play great, but we as golfers need to do our part to protect it. @USGAGrnSection
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A recent visit to the city golf courses in Vancouver, B.C., highlighted some outstanding research into their environmental value 👇
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As winter approaches, Poa annua is making a comeback in the Southeast. Unpredictable weather, resistance issues, and a range of other factors are making control increasingly challenging, but there are steps you can take to keep those little clumps to a minimum 👇
Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
What's the deal with apprenticeship programs in golf course maintenance? Dig into some Qs and get some As from workforce leader @TBloom_golf, @PLKoch2 of UW-Madison and the school's TAP, and @Letot_Carson of the @USGA's GAP: golfcourseindustry.com/media…
Presented by @StewardsofTurf
Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
New genetics under drought, all bermudagrasses with increased drought tolerance (Eg. Tahoma 31, Tiftuf, Coachella, and others) vs the surrounding 328, after 10 days of no water.
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A lot of golf courses are doing renovations this fall. Here's what golfers can expect during and after the project 👇
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Successfully managing the tree population on a golf course often includes planting, not just removing. “Back-planting” is when you establish desired trees in an area where removals are coming so the transition to fewer trees is less jarring to golfers 👇
Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
Stress isn't something only golfers feel! @USGAGrnSection
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Maintaining proper sand depth optimizes the playability and functionality of your bunkers, but it’s hard finding time to check depths regularly. This strategy makes it easy 👇
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So impressed by the research poster presentations by our 2024 @usga GAP cohort at the @GolfHallofFame today. These 4 posters were great, but all were impressive.
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Calling all #STUDENTS!! Applications for 2025 @USGAGrnSection #internships are now open! An excellent opportunity for some hand's on learning about what Green Section #agronomists do - among other things. usga.org/content/usga/home-p…
#college #collegestudents #gradstudents #turfgrass
Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
NEW OPPORTUNITY for High Schools leading @VirginiaCTE #Turfgrass Mgt. curricula and/or students competing in our annual @VirginiaFFA Turf-Mgt. CDE (cc: @VDOE_News).
Contact @Letot_Carson or @Cooper_Leann to learn more about funding / support / logistics: gcsaaconference.com/educatio…
GCSAA partners with @NationalFFA to host National Turfgrass Science Invitational: The 2025 National Turfgrass Science Invitational is a competitive event for high school agricultural education students that emphasizes skills in turfgrass science. It will take place Feb. 3-5 during the #GCSAAConference. Read more: gcsaa.org/media/news-release…
Carson Letot, Ph.D. retweeted
Like many golf courses in New England, Newport CC has its fair share of rock above and below the surface. Rocky terrain can make for great golf, but it also complicates things for the maintenance team #USSeniorOpen
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It's been a HOT 🥵 start to the summer.
Chances are you've seen greens being hand-watered while you play.
Here's why 👇 @USGAGrnSection
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This year’s Green Section interns come from diverse backgrounds, but they share a common passion for the golf course maintenance industry. The future looks bright for this talented group! To learn more about them ➡️bit.ly/3RGKJoy
