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Episodes
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Superintendent Health: Know when to walk away
Mike Fabrizio fought to bring his course back after Hurricane Hugo. But when the job compromised his work/life balance and time with his family, he made a…
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Talking points: Growing native
If a player asked why you're using native turfgrass, what would you say? Dr. Danesha Carly of North Carolina State University is here to help, with some of the…
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Another way to water
Jim Spindler, head agronomist at Ecologel Solutions, talks about his research and the difference between hygroscopic humectants and wetting agents.
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Bird's-eye view on wildlife
The Landings Golf Club in Savannah, Ga. boasts both an eagle cam and terrapin egg boxes. Chris Steigelman, director of golf maintenance, talks about how the…
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GCI's Fall Prep 2014: Time to train
GCI Editor Mike Zawacki's interview with Jim Goodrich, product manager for PBI Gordon, wraps up their three-part interview with a discussion of whether fall is…
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GCI's Fall Prep 2014: Under pressure
Jim Goodrich, product manager at PBI Gordon, talks about how superintendents approach dealing with turf disease during the fall in the second part of his…
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Carolinas: Building trends
Justin Apel, executive director of the Golf Course Builders Association of America, talks about why they're exhibiting for the first time at the Carolinas show.
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Carolinas Conference 2014
Tim Kreger, executive director of the Carolinas GCSA, always seems pretty excited. But he has good reason to be in 2014, as the show continues to grow.
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GCI's Fall Prep 2014: Timing is key
In the first of a three-part podcast series, GCI Editor Mike Zawacki discusses the fall-prep research findings with Jim Goodrich, product manager, fungicides…
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Tees vs trees
A course's trees can be a golf course superintendent's greatest enemy, but it doesn't have to be that way. Consultant and author Scott Zanon tells how to get…
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Look ahead to OTF
Brian Laurent, executive director of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, talks about research and education at the upcoming conference and show Dec. 9-11. Find out…
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Get ready for fall
Penn State turf professor and GCI columnist John Kaminski talks about fall prep, and how the summer weather should affect end-of-season applications and…
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Stick your neck out
Chris Dalhamer, director of golf course maintenance for Pebble Beach Company, took a risk when he and a few other courses conserved water to help a neighboring…
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Share your soil
Dr. Micah Woods shows how participating in the Global Soil Survey can benefit your bottom line while supporting soil research worldwide. See more of our…
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Golf and lawn care business ownership
In this guest podcast from Weed Man Lawn Care, sub-franchisor and former golf course superintendent Terry Kurth and GCI publisher Pat Jones discuss why lawn…
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Easing water pressure
Brian Sullivan of Bel-Air Country Club in L.A. was one of a group of superintendents facing a two-day-a-week watering schedule. But they found a way to work…
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John Deere Classic preparations
The TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill., is hosting the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic this week. Learn how superintendent Alex Stuedemann and his staff are preparing…
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Don't wait for water
As water restrictions came down, Diablo Country Club worked with a consultant to develop a bold plan for a wastewater plant. Superintendent Todd Lyijynen talks…
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Low maintenance
We're used to plant growth regulators for fairways, but Mark Brotherton, turf & ornamental product manager for SePRO, talks about how they can be helpful in…
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Stanley Zontek Memorial Scholarship winner
University of Georgia senior Brendan Hoban is the winner of the 2014 Stanley Zontek Memorial Scholarship presented by GCI. Hoban, a turfgrass management major…
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The Forbidden Game
Golf and China have a complicated relationship, despite its recent boom in growth. Dan Washburn, managing editor at the Asia Society, brings his perspective…
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The evolution of Pinehurst
Richard Mandell talks about his indepth look at the history of Pinehurst, how it's changed over time, and how those changes might affect how we look at course…
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Get talking
Starting dialogue and being proactive can make all the difference when facing water restrictions. Craig Kessler, director of governmental affairs for the…
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The politics of water
Water availability is one of the biggest political issues facing golf right now, and while it can seem... well, dry, Craig Kessler, director of governmental…
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Build a better blog
Jason Haines, a winner of our 2014 Super Social Media Awards for Best Blog, talks about how to use a blog to show off the course and your work. Check out his…
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West coast water
Pat Gross, director of the Southwest region for the USGA, talks about some of the issues California superintendents are facing with water restrictions. Learn…
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Women in Turf
Andrea Li, of Women in Turf, joins us on the show to talk about the group's goals for connecting women in the industry in the upcoming year. Find out more…
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The survivors
Dr. Micah Woods of the Asian Turfgrass Center talks about how using the right turf in the right places on the course helps cut back on inputs and water usage.
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The significant salamander
What does the ocoee salamander have to do with the health of the golf course? Ray Semlitsch, curators professor of biological sciences at the University of…
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Watch out for weevils
Mike Agnew, technical manager for the northeast at Syngenta talks out Weevil Trak, which helps superintendents keep tabs on what's going on with one of the…
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Study group
Coursework isn't the same as homework for Scott Furlong of Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, who partners with the Virginia Tech academic extension to help bring…
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Running for Gloria
We continue the story of Gloria, wife of superintendent Jason VanBuskirk, from Pat Jones's February column (click HERE to read). Turf Republic's Bill Brown was…
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Sparking controversy
James Earthman, chemical engineering and materials science professor at UC Irvine, is the head author of a peer-reviewed study finding titanium-alloy drives…
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Price doesn't matter
Frans Jager, principal for Castnet Corp. and green industry consultant, continues his talk from the March edition of GCI about why price should not be where a…
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GIS '14: Good connections
Ian Strilchuk, U.S. marketing manager for Direct Solutions, talks about why it's important to use sales representatives to help take down tough issues on the…
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GIS '14 Live: Better together
Steve Mona, CEO of the World Golf Foundation, talks about some of the current WGF initiatives aimed at growing the game.
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GIS '14 Live: Play it safe
Mickey McCord of McCord Golf Services and Safety talks about the importance of safety training and building an environment of crew safety on the course.
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GIS '14 Live: Superintendent's view
Superintendents talk about the state of the industry on the show floor at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando.
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GIS '14 Live: GCBAA outlook
Direct from the GCBAA opening reception Tuesday night, Justin Apel, executive director, looks back on how the last five years have changed the builders' market.
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The 4 steps to mentoring
Check out this clip from our interview with Tim Moraghan, GCI columnist and principal of ASPIRE Golf about the four steps to mentoring a growing superintendent.
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Get social
Past GCI Super Savvy Social Media award winner Chris Tritabaugh outlines his winning social media strategy for communicating with members, management and other…
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Smart pesticide use, part 1
Continuing our discussion on sustainability on the course, Dr. Wendy Gelernter starts a discussion on the basics of responsible pesticide use while keeping…
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Figure out foliars
Foliars can be a tool for to assist with turf health, but sometimes they can be confusing. Jake Straub at Performance Nutrition follows up from our November…
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Control the K
Continuing our discussion of sustainability on the golf course, Dr. Micah Woods talks about the importance of using just the right amount of potassium.
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Covering Carolinas
Live from the show floor, Tim Kreger, executive director of the Carolinas GCSA, talks about the success of the Carolinas trade show and convention, and the…
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What's the problem?
Following up on November GCI's cover story "Us vs. them" Bruce Williams talks about how to handle problems with your general manager, starting with changing…
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Do good
Jeffrey Scott, of Jeffrey Scott Consulting and Leader’s Edge Peer Group, shares how being community-minded can benefit your course with some tips from his…
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GIE+Expo preview 2013
There's a lot to be excited about for the upcoming GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., this year. Join in as Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI, talks about what…
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Dog's best friend
Bob Kohlstedt, superintendent at Fox Bend Golf Course, tells the amazing story he shared for GCI's Course Companion Survey. When his dog Gus got trapped by…
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Handling hydraulics
What makes a water hammer so damaging? Dealing with hydraulics might seem difficult to get right, but GCI columnist Brian Vinchesi walks us through it to keep…
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Scoring zero
Josh Heptig is the superintendent at San Luis Obispo's County Parks golf course, which is one of the first zero-waste courses. He shows how they do it - and…
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Be the voice of the course
Public speaking for a superintendent means more than knowing how to prepare a Power Point – it means getting up in front of local groups. GCI’s Pat Jones talks…
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Learn to speak
Superintendents sometimes rely on the turf to talk, but they also need to know how to talk for themselves in front of people. Mike Jousan, president of Clear…
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But what does it mean?
Sustainability is a word that gets kicked around in the golf industry, but what does it really mean? Dr. Wendy Gelernter of PACE Turf talks about her…
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Too much of a good thing
More water is better on a golf course, right? Drainage is paramount for golf courses that see a lot of precipitation, and soil surfactants can keep help keep…
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Understanding irrigation
GCI columnist and irrigation expert Brian Vinchesi kicks off a bootcamp series on irrigation with some of the basics, like pressure, grade and uniformity.
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Saving TPC Sawgrass
Superintendent Tom Vlach shares about how he handled the severe weather that could've undone his crew's hard work on TPC Sawgrass before the Players'…
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Turf Research Field Days - Clemson University
Dr. Samuel Bruce Martin talks about which turf trials to watch at the Clemson University Field Days Aug. 6.
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Boost your turf
Bionutrition can help plants use nutrients and water more effectively, but understanding bio products can seem confusing at first. Jake Straub, regional sales…
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Treat it right
Summer weather through much of the U.S. has been hot and rainy this year. Jill Calabro of Valent Professional Products talks about how to recognize it and the…