Programatic linkages are strong with faculty from the main campus and the USDA, as well as other universities. Several faculty have delivered programs overseas, including Australia, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Africa, and South America. The Turfgrass Industry in South Carolina. The turfgrass industry is an important part of the economy of South Carolina. The turfgrass industry includes golf courses, sod production, and lawn care professionals.
Golf alone is reported to be a half billion dollar industry in South Carolina.
There are more than 400 golf courses in South Carolina, many of which are along the Coast. These 'Resort Courses' are largely responsible for South Carolina being ranked as a major golf destination in the United States. The Turfgrass Program at the Pee Dee REC . Although much of the work conducted at the Center can be applied state-wide, some is focused on problems typical to the Coastal Region. His research and education efforts are focused on plant diseases and nematodes of turf, but he is well-versed in the agronomic practices of turfgrass management as well.