Join us for the Virginia Tech Turfgrass Field Day, a hands‑on learning event showcasing the latest research and demonstrations for lawns, sports fields, and golf turf, designed for industry professionals. Breakfast and coffee included. Interested in joining us for a day of golf? Consider organizing a foursome and contact [email protected] to be added to the Golf-waitlist. If we have enough golfers for two shotgun events, we will make it happen. Interested in 9-hole Goatley Rules Golf at Independence? Let us know!

Hokie PLUS Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Top-Tier Sponsorship for BOTH Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026 and Blacksburg Field Day at Virginia Tech on August 23–24, 2026.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Three (3) golf foursomes
• Top-Tier Premium Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Six (6) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

53rd Blacksburg Field Day Benefits

• Three (3) Goatley Rules teams of four
• Top-Tier signage throughout the two-day event
• Vendor Circle product display and tent/table opportunity
• Six (6) additional Field Day attendee registrations (includes breakfast and lunch)

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

Hokie Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Top-Tier Sponsorship for Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Three (3) golf foursomes
• Top-tier premium sponsorship recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Six (6) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Dr. John Shoulders PLUS Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Second-Tier Sponsorship for BOTH Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026 and Blacksburg Field Day at Virginia Tech on August 23–24, 2026.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Two (2) golf foursomes
• Second-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Six (4) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

53rd Blacksburg Field Day Benefits

• Two (2) Goatley Rules teams of four
• Top-tier signage throughout the two-day event
• Vendor Circle product display and tent/table opportunity
• Six (4) additional Field Day attendee registrations (includes breakfast and lunch)

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Dr. John Shoulders Field Day & Research Classic Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Second-Tier Sponsorship for Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Two (2) golf foursomes
• Second-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Four (4) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured second tier and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Faculty PLUS Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Titled Event Sponsorship for BOTH Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA and Blacksburg Field Day at Virginia Tech on August 23–24, 2026.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• CHOICE OF TITLED EVENT:
• • Dr. Dick Schmidt LUNCH
  • Dr. Jack Hall Patron BREAKFAST
  • Dr. Rod Youngman PUTTING SHOOTOUT
  • Dr. Erik Ervin CLOSEST TO THE PIN
  • Dr. Houston B. Couch FIELD DAY
  • Dr. Roy Blaser DRIVING RANGE
  • Dr. Lloyd Hipkins LONGEST DRIVE
  • Dr. David Chalmers Closest to the Pin
• One (1) golf foursomes
• Third-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Two (2) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

53rd Blacksburg Field Day Benefits

• One (1) Goatley Rules team of four
• Third-Tier signage throughout the two-day event
• Vendor Circle product display and tent/table opportunity
• Two (2) additional Field Day attendee registrations (includes breakfast and lunch)

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Faculty Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Titled Event Sponsorship for the Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• CHOICE OF TITLED EVENT:
• • Dr. Dick Schmidt LUNCH
  • Dr. Jack Hall Patron BREAKFAST
  • Dr. Rod Youngman PUTTING SHOOTOUT
  • Dr. Erik Ervin CLOSEST TO THE PIN
  • Dr. Houston B. Couch FIELD DAY
  • Dr. Roy Blaser DRIVING RANGE
  • Dr. Lloyd Hipkins LONGEST DRIVE
  • Dr. David Chalmers Closest to the Pin
• One (4) golf foursomes
• Third-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• Two (2) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Orange & Maroon PLUS Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Fourth-Tier Sponsorship for BOTH Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA and Blacksburg Field Day at Virginia Tech on August 23–24, 2026.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• One (1) golf foursomes
• Fourth-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• One (1) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

53rd Blacksburg Field Day Benefits

• One (1) Goatley Rules team of four
• Fourth-Tier signage throughout the two-day event
• Vendor Circle product display and tent/table opportunity
• Two (2) additional Field Day attendee registrations (includes breakfast and lunch)

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Orange & Maroon Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Fourth-Tier Sponsorship for the Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• One (1) golf foursomes
• Fourth-Tier Sponsorship Recognition
• On-course product display and vendor table opportunity
• One (1) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

Website & Digital Recognition

• Monthly social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured and linked on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Hole PLUS Sponsorship Benefits

Includes 5th-Tier Sponsorship for BOTH Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026 and Blacksburg Field Day at Virginia Tech on August 23–24, 2026.

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Hole Sponsorship recognition
• One (1) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

53rd Blacksburg Field Day Benefits

• Hole Sponsor signage throughout the two-day event
• Vendor Circle product display and tent/table opportunity
• One (1) additional Field Day attendee registrations (includes breakfast and lunch)

Website & Digital Recognition

• Event social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner

2026 Hole Sponsorship Benefits

Includes Hole Sponsorship for the Virginia Tech Turf Field Day & Research Golf Classic at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA on May 18, 2026

Field Day & Research Golf Classic

• Hole Sponsorship recognition
• One (1) additional VIP food & craft beer passes

Website & Digital Recognition

• Event social media tags and sponsor highlights
• Company logo featured on the event webpage as a Virginia Turfgrass Partner