Congratulations to Wilson D. Kreitz (4-year program) and Chase Groelle (2-year program) for receiving the Dr. James R. Watson Jr. Memorial Turfgrass Award for the 2024/2025 academic year!

Wilson is currently a sophomore in the College of Agricultural Science majoring in Turfgrass Science, with a minor in Agribusiness Management. Learn more about Wilson here.

Chase is currently enrolled in his second year of the Golf Course Turfgrass Management Professional Certificate Program.

The Dr. James R. Watson Jr. Memorial Turfgrass Award supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in turfgrass science. Eligibility for this award includes students enrolled or planning to enroll in the College of Agricultural Sciences who have achieved exemplary academic success in a turfgrass degree or certification program. Half of the available income shall be awarded to a student in the 2- year Turfgrass Science and Management program and half of the available income shall be awarded to a student in the 4-year Turfgrass Science program.