Turfgrass students at Ohio State ATI have been assisting in the construction of a three-hole golf course on campus. With the support of these ATI alums, students have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and gain hands-on experience building this project.
John Prusa, a 1975 ATI Turfgrass Management graduate, is the Founder, President, and CEO of Turfware, a turfgrass equipment company. While attending ATI, Prusa helped build the original turf greens on our campus and continues to help support our program by encouraging students to gain hands-on experience while in school, supporting ATI Turf Club conference travels, and hiring ATI graduates at his company.
Ryane DeMay, a 2004 ATI Turfgrass Management graduate, continued his education by attending Ohio State Columbus, graduating in 2008 with his bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Science. Currently, DeMay is the Founder and Principal of Field Source, a sports field consulting and construction business. His company plays a key role in supporting the Wooster turf project. Additionally, DeMay also organizes industry support for gifted equipment, technology, and turf-related materials for this project.
Craig Schreiner, a 1984 ATI Turfgrass Management graduate, continued his education by attending Oregon State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. As the President of Schreiner Golf, his work specializes in golf course designs and renovations. Schreiner designed the plan for the three-hole golf course being built at ATI, spending time this past fall semester and into spring teaching students how to construct this build.