What Your Support for Penn State Will Do…

“Golf courses are the primary assets of clubs and courses, and playing on quality turf should be a priority for all golfers. Funding Pennsylvania Turfgrass Research Inc is an investment in the well being of our courses.”

Jeffrey L. Rivard, Executive Director
Western Pennsylvania Golf Association

  • Improve turfgrass quality by developing and evaluating products, applications and turf varieties to better resist weeds, insects, and stresses. Penn State turfgrass varieties are the most widely used seed on golf courses worldwide.
  • Develop more environmentally friendly methods of maintaining turfgrass, using less water and reducing the use of chemicals and other materials.
  • Strengthen Penn State as a national resource for groups who depend on turfgrass professionals, quality products and services.
  • Insure safer, better turfgrass for sports such as golf, soccer, baseball and football.

Campaign Reports for Growing the Game

Gifts to the campaign are fully tax-deductible as charitable contributions under the statutes of the Internal Revenue Services, since we are recognized as a 501.c.3 charitable organization. Our Federal ID # 20-1858173. The Pennsylvania Turfgrass Research, Inc. is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. The official registration and financial information of PTRI may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling
1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

174 Crestview Drive, Bellefonte, PA 16823 . Toll Free: 877-326-5994 .  Fax: 814-355-2452 . Email: info@paturfresearch.org