Professional Experience
2007 -- Present Graduate Research Assistant
University of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences
Dissertation: Alternative Species Selections for
Putting Greens in the Transition Zone.
Projected Graduation: May 2007
2008 -- Present Consultant
Augusta Sod & Turf
Alcoa, TN
Initiated weed control and fertility program for
underperforming sod farm. Worked with Dr. John
Sorochan to develop Smokey Mountain Select tall
fescue blend and Smokey Mountain Supreme Kentucky
bluegrass blend.
2005 -- 2007 Graduate Research Assistant
University of Arkansas Department of Horticulture
Thesis: Long-Term Cultivation Effects on Rootzone
Properties of a Sand-based Putting Green
2003 -- 2005 Groundskeeper
Fayetteville Country Club
Fayetteville, AR
Responsible for course setup, irrigation, insect and
disease scouting, pesticide and fertilizer applications,
and general course upkeep.
2004 Turfgrass Intern
Southern Hills Country Club
Tulsa, OK
Responsible for irrigation, cultivation, course setup,
crew supervision, pest and disease scouting, and
putting green renovation.
1997 -- 2003 Groundskeeper
Berrien Hills Country Club
Benton Harbor, MI
Specific duties included crew supervision, pesticide
and fertilizer application, turf renovation and
establishment, and irrigation scheduling and upkeep.
John M. Kauffman Information
Contact Information
John M. Kauffman Graduate Research Assistant Turfgrass Physiology
The University of Tennessee
Department of Plant Sciences
252 Ellington Plant Sciences
2431 Joe Johnson Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996-4561 Voice: 865-974-6730
Email: jkauffm1@utk.edu