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Our Turf Seminars bring together members, sponsors, and industry leaders for a full day of education, insights, and networking. Each year features keynote speakers, technical presentations, sponsors machinery and stands along with opportunities to connect with colleagues across South Australia’s turf management community.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to making these seminars valuable and engaging events for our industry.

The 2026 Turf Seminar is scheduled once again at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 18 August 2026 - we hope to see you there!

 

Details in due course.

Date: Wednesday 6 August

MC: Ben Hook (Hooked on Sport)
Keynote: Nathan Lyon (Australian Cricket Team)

  • Jim Brosnan (University of Tennessee) — A Pain in The Grass: Poa, Crowsfoot, and Other Grassy Weed Control Issues
  • Adam Lamb (Commonwealth Golf Club) — Renaissance Course Restoration at Commonwealth GC
  • Mellissa Bradley (SA Water) — Future plans for infrastructure
  • Marty Synan (Racing Qld) — 40+ years in race course management
  • Adam Mitchell (Drone Land) — The value of drones in the new AI world of turf management

Date: Tuesday 13 August

MC: Nathan Bennett (TMSA President)
Keynote: Jarrod Walsh (SpeakGood)

  • John Neylan (sport ENG) — Sand supply and amendments
  • Ernie Gmehling (Ground Science) — Understanding the science in cricket pitch compaction
  • Ben Gibson (The Toolbox Team) — Staff retention, staff attraction
  • Steve Cole (Lilydale Instant Lawn) & Jeremy Cutajar (Maroondah City Council) — Converting Kikuyu Sportsfields to TifTuf Bermuda
  • Jarrod Walsh (SpeakGood) — The art of communication and connection

Date: Tuesday 26 September

MC: Nathan Bennett (TMSA President)
Keynote: Greg Chappell (former Australian Cricketer)

  • Clare Lindop (Racing SA) — Galloping on Grass!
  • Marcus Pamplin (Cricket Tasmania) — Managing AFL and Cricket at Bellerive Oval
  • Belinda Marsh (SANFL) — Growing Participation vs Growing Grass
  • Rowan Daymond (The Grange Golf Club) — LIV Golf: The Plan, The Prep, The Party!