The fifth World Scientific Congress of Golf will be held in Phoenix, March 24-28, 2008. As with previous congresses, three primary areas will be covered--the golfer, the golf course, and equipment. The congress will run concurrently with the LPGA Safeway International.

Research concerning the golfer (which includes golf psychology, golf injuries, golf pedagogy and/or learning golf.), golf equipment and technology, and the golf course/turfgrass management is being solicited by the organizers. Intent to submit a paper must be received by Nov.15, 2007, followed by a complete six-page maximum length paper by Dec. 15, 2007 (electronic submission only).

Reviewers will return comments by Dec. 30, 2007 and revisions will be due by Jan. 15, 2008. All papers accepted for presentation will be subsequently published in a hardbound volume of conference proceedings due for publication and distribution by the start of the conference.

Research may also be presented in poster format but will not be published in the conference proceedings. Those intending to present a poster at WSCG V must submit an abstract for consideration by Jan. 15, 2008. In addition, pre-conference workshops in all three subject areas will be conducted March 24. Proposals for workshops must be submitted by Nov. 15.