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 Dr. Derek Settle Senior Director of Turfgrass Programs
Dr. Settle returned to the Chicago District Golf Association in June 2021. The Senior Director of Turfgrass Programs is responsible for overseeing three core functions that greatly benefit Chicago-area golf course superintendents and staff: Diagnostics, Research and Communications. These services function similarly to that of a university professor who is focused on turfgrass research and extension. Services are available to all CDGA member organizations found principally in Illinois, but also in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The CDGA continues to grow and current membership numbers about 400. Previously, Derek was in the same position at the CDGA from 2006-2012 having followed Dr. Randy Kane. The CDGA, in conjunction with the University of Illinois, initiated this nationally recognized position and program in 1985.
Contact Information
Phone (O): 630-685-2307
Email: dsettle@cdga.org
Twitter: @TurfResearch
Education
2005 | Post Doc Plant Pathology, Dr. Lee Burpee & Dr. Paul Raymer | University of Georgia
2004 | PhD Nematology, Mr. Tim Todd & Dr. Ned Tisserat | Kansas State University
2000 | MS Plant Pathology, Dr. Jack Fry & Dr. Ned Tisserat | Kansas State University
1997 | BS Landscape Design | Kansas State University
Employment
2021-Current | Senior Director of Turfgrass Programs | CDGA, Lemont, IL
2019-Current | Turfdom Root Diagnostics LLC | Independent Nematology Lab | Bermudagrass Greens
2019 | Pinetree Country Club, Kennesaw, GA
2018-19 | Sales III & Technical Support | JR Simplot Company, Atlanta, GA
2013-18 | Technical Services/Green Solutions Team | Bayer ES, Fernandina Beach, FL
2006-12 | Director Turfgrass Programs | CDGA, Lemont, IL
1996-2004 | Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan, KS
1995-2004 | Settle & Son Lawn & Landscape Services, Manhattan, KS
Research (Scientific Journals)
2010 Moss Control on Creeping Bentgrass Greens with Standard and Alternative Approaches
2007 Quantifying the Effects of Lance Nematode Parasitism in Creeping Bentgrass
2006 Population Dynamics of the Lance Nematode (Hoplolaimus galeatus) in Creeping Bentgrass
2005 Influence of Soil Temperature on Host Suitability of Eight Turfgrass Species to the Lance Nematode
2004 Overexpression of Rice TLPD34 Enhances Dollar-Spot Resistance in Transgenic Bentgrass
2001-2 Development of Brown Patch and Pythium Blight in Tall Fescue as Affected by Irrigation Frequency, Clipping Removal, and Fungicide Application
2001 Dollar Spot and Brown Patch Fungicide Management Strategies in Four Creeping Bentgrass Cultivars
Shehbaz Singh Manager of Turfgrass Research
Contact Information
Phone (O): 630-685-2305
Email: ssingh@cdga.org
Twitter: @ShehbazSandhu66
Educational Background
2021 | M.S. Horticulture | Oklahoma State University, USA
2018 | B.S. Agriculture| Punjab Agricultural University, India
Professional Experience
Jan. 2022 - Present | Manager of Turfgrass Research | CDGA, Lemont, IL
June 2021 - Dec. 2021 | Assistant | North Shore Country Club, Glenview, IL
May 2019 – May 2021 | Graduate Research Assistant | Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
June 2018 – Aug. 2018 | Internship | Dhaliwal Turfs, Ludhiana, India
Nov. 2017 – May 2018 | Undergraduate Research Assistant, PAU, India
Publications
- Singh, S., C.H. Fontanier, Y. Wu, D.L. Martin, and Kajla, A. Evaluation of traffic tolerance among commercial and experimental bermudagrasses (Under review Agronomy journal).
- Singh, S., C.H. Fontanier, and D.L. Martin. Comparison of bermudagrass cultivars for athletic field use in Oklahoma. (Under review OSU extension department).
- Singh, S., C.H. Fontanier, Y. Wu, and D.L. Martin. Evaluation of fall traffic tolerance and surface playability of selected bermudagrass. (Master’s thesis, Oklahoma State University).
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