Doug Melchior is a K-State graduate and KU fan (he spent a couple of years there before transferring to K-State) who has served as Manager of Golf and Grounds in Overland Park since 2015. He worked for the City of Overland Park for years prior to advancing to this position. Doug oversees the operations of the Overland Park public golf courses 27 holes + a 9-hole par 3 course at Sykes Lady Golf Course and 18-holes at St. Andrews. The number of rounds they host is among the highest in the Midwest, which influences labor and maintenance. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW! (about 25 min.)
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Golf Course Maintenance in South Korea and the Presidents Cup
An interview with Jim Prusa, Director of Golf Courses and Laboratory for Sky 72 Golf, and Jay Sporl, Agronomist with the PGA TOUR who helped oversee the grow in for the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, where the Presidents Cup will be held in 2015. Interview is for the HORT 517 Golf Course and Sports Turf Operations class at Kansas State University taught by Dr. Jack Fry.
