09/19/2026
MSU Turf Students Gather for Icebreaker Event
The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Student Relations Committee (MTF-SRC), Committee Chairman Adam Palmatier, SRC Directors, the MTF Executive Director, along with MTF Board Members and Supplier Volunteers participated at the MSU Turfgrass “Student Icebreaker” event. The event was held on September 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM at the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center on the campus of Michigan State University. For those unfamiliar with the MSU Turfgrass “Student Icebreaker”, it is a team-building experience designed to welcome all turfgrass students to the program and encourage interaction with MSU faculty, MSU staff, MTF and industry professionals.
Under the guidance of MSU turf professors and the Hancock Turfgrass Research Center staff, students were organized into teams and participate in fun competitions, that included chipping, putting, and a closest-to-the-pin contest. MTF was proud to support this event by assisting with student engagement, welcoming activities, contest judges, and hospitality. We provided a hot dog barbecue with refreshments, and prizes were awarded to all the contest winners. Also, the MTF-SRC provided 70 welcome bags that we presented to the students in attendance. These welcome bags were filled with very cool promotional items along with gift cards donated by various industry partners. The welcome bags served as both a gesture of appreciation and an opportunity to introduce students to the MTF, while showcasing our industry’s support for their future careers.
The MSU Turfgrass “Student Icebreaker” helped demonstrate the strength and support of our turfgrass community and helped welcome the next generation of turfgrass professionals to what we believe is the finest turfgrass program and research facility in the country, Michigan State University… GO GREEN!
Michigan State Turfgrass Club
