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Disease Discussion 24: Let the turf talk to you
A LOT happens on golf courses once spring commences. BASF senior technical specialist Kyle Miller offers essential guidance to point your disease control…
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Reel Turf Techs: Carl Michael
Carl Michael’s family owns a Pennsylvania golf course. So, how did Michael land in Florida as the equipment manager at The Concession Golf Club? He opens up to…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 45: Alexa Moncada
Alexa Moncada dreams about — and is working toward — a career in golf course architecture. After internships at Pinehursts in both Colorado and North Carolina…
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Tartan Talks 104: Alex Hay
Golf is still primarily an outdoor game. Alex Hay loves the outdoors. We learn about his transition from the United Kingdom to North America — and how he’s…
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Reel Turf Techs: Anthony D'Onofrio
Anthony D’Onofrio initially pursued a legal career. He’s now the equipment manager at a venerable British Columbia club. He describes how he found a golf…
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Beyond the Page 64: To infinity and beyond
More than 19 million people played golf last year ... but never stepped foot on a golf course. How can on- and off-course golf work together? And how many of…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 44: Hannah Orr
Hannah Orr has worked on both ballfields and golf courses, in a variety of professional positions. Now in her second year as superintendent at Shadow Ridge CC…
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Tartan Talks 103: Logan Thompson
How does an architect fix problem holes? Plus, a nine-phase project. A job as the lead designer for McDonald Design Group satisfies Logan Thompson’s vast golf…
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Reel Turf Techs: Ron McCall
Ron McCall is an Air Force veteran, golf enthusiast, once owned a landscaping company, entered the golf industry later than almost every one of his peers…
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Beyond the Page 63: A different approach to labor
Laurelwood Golf Course superintendent Will Benson has taken a different approach to hiring and onboarding new maintenance team members over the last five years…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 43: Melissa Gugliotti
Melissa Gugliotti didn't study turf in college and never worked in golf before starting with Syngenta nearly 20 years ago. Her scientific knowledge and decades…
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Tartan Talks 102: Chad Goetz
What’s happening at a famous desert venue? How does somebody from the middle of Missouri become a well-traveled golf course architect? How do you design a…
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Golf Construction Conversations: Reed Anderson
A cool-weather golf facility doesn’t get much busier than Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Director of grounds operations Reed Anderson describes how the suburban…
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’Twas the Night Before Christmas (the turf version audio)
Lee Carr reads her new Christmas turfgrass poem ... with classical music accompaniment.
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Twas the Night Before Christmas (the turf version audio)
Lee Carr reads her new Christmas turfgrass poem ... with classical music accompaniment.
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Greens with Envy 65: Carolina on our mind
Guy recaps visits to Tobacco Road and Pinehurst Resort, wondering all the while why he doesn't just move to American golf's cradle.
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Reel Turf Techs: Alex Tessman
Trent chats with an equipment manager at a gorgeous golf setting along the Oregon coast. Alex Tessman describes how he landed at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort’s…
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Beyond the Page 62: A fond farewell
After more than six years and 75 columns, America's Greenkeeper Matthew Wharton bids adieu to his monthly column. Plus, Oquirrh Hills superintendent Brian J…
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Talking Turf Weeds 12: Talking fungicides with Paul Marquardt
Just about everybody in the industry uses fungicides, and there's always more to learn. Corteva Agriscience turf and ornamental field scientist Paul Marquardt…
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Disease Discussion 23: Inside the mind of a major manufacturer
BASF senior product manager Jeff Vannoy and turf marketing manager Jan Coetzer review 2024, preview 2025, and dive into turf technology, a new fungicide for…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 42: Renee Schmaltz
Renee Schmaltz used to play between the pipes during her years as a college hockey goalie. After shifting her athletic focus, she's now the second assistant…
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Greens with Envy 64: A week on the Grand Strand
Ever visit Myrtle Beach for the Carolinas GCSA Conference and Show? If you haven't, you should. If you have, Matt and Guy probably saw you there not too long…
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Tartan Talks 101: Garrett Wasson
Play ball!!! And then design golf courses! Garrett Wasson reveals how he went from being a Division I baseball player to launching a career as a golf course…
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Reel Turf Techs: Ben Herberger
What is the price of being happy? Trent and Shooting Star (Wyoming) Golf Club equipment manager Ben Herberger engage in a deep people-focused conversation…
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Beyond the Page 61: An apprenticeship roundtable
What's the deal with apprenticeship programs in the golf course maintenance industry? Dig into some questions and get some answers from workforce leader Tyler…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 41: Lara Arias
Lara Arias hosted three Italian Opens and a Ryder Cup as the superintendent at Marco Simone — the last while she was 32 weeks pregnant. Her days now are a…
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Disease Discussion 22: Building programs for a bouncy golf experience
Firm, fun and fast golf in a fabulous setting. Gamble Sands director of agronomy Josh Truan offers insight into giving traveling golfers a memorable experience…
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Golf Construction Conversations: Pat Rose
How much planning goes into a major project? How are decisions made regarding materials and supplies? What type of team do you need to get the job done? Kansas…
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Tartan Talks 100: Cynthia Dye McGarey
The daughter and niece of golf course architects, Cynthia Dye McGarey eventually found her way into the design business. She shares personal and family golf…
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Greens with Envy 63: Five states, three editors, one episode
Fall golf is in full swing, and so is our fall golf travel. Assistant editor Kelsie Horner and publisher + editor-in-chief Guy Cipriano are back from the road…
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Reel Turf Techs: Ryan Deering
Trent chats with Rolling Green (Illinois) Country Club equipment manager Ryan Deering about transitioning from working at Home Depot to finding a home in the…
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Beyond the Page 60: The state of construction and renovation
The last few years have been a boomtime for golf course projects. Landscapes Unlimited chief development officer Jake Riekstins shares his perspective on a…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 40: Chiara Ferrari
Chiara Ferrari recently traveled from Venice to Virginia for an internship at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and an unforgettable run on the Solheim Cup…
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Talking Turf Weeds 11: Setting up for spring success with David Hillger
It's never too early to start thinking about spring — but you do need to act soon to set yourself up to thrive next year. Corteva Agriscience research field…
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Tartan Talks 99: Keith Cutten
Projects on some surreal sites, a book and forming a business partnership with two of his mentors. Keith Cutten has already accomplished plenty in the early…
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Reel Turf Techs: John Michael Clark
John Michael Clark worked as an assistant superintendent at one of America’s most famous tournament courses. Now he considers a sledgehammer his favorite tool…
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Beyond the Page 59: The California Cost
California is home to almost 3 million golfers — nearly a million more than any other state — and more courses than any state other than Florida. It's also…
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Greens with Envy 62: Michigan memories
Guy and Kelsie visit three venerable Detroit-area clubs and then tour a gigantic transformation. Plus, Kelsie's epic swing with an 8 iron produces an…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 39: Carey Hofner
Carey Hofner loves the mountains, which surround her on her current project: Finishing a unique 6-green, 17-tee grow-in for a client amid Montana's many peaks…
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Tartan Talks 98: Stephen Kay and Scot Sherman
Two guests. One tall topic. We chat with veteran golf course architects Stephen Kay and Scot Sherman about how they approach trees when executing and pitching…
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Greens with Envy 61: To the Northwest he goes!
Nearly 1,000 miles of driving (plus a few flights) and eight golf course visits. Managing editor Matt LaWell provides on-the-ground perspective about the…
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Reel Turf Techs: Robert Smith
Robert Smith is in his 16th season as the equipment manager at renowned Merion Golf Club. He gives Trent insight into the hustle required to reach – and stay –…
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Golf Construction Conversations: Terry Poley
After a decade of planning, plotting and patiently waiting, Pine Lake Country Club recently completed a major renovation to its Willie Park Jr.-designed…
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Beyond the Page 58: A PNW tripleheader
There are so many great folks up in the Pacific Northwest and we're going to share some of their stories in the months to come ... starting with a three-part…
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Greens with Envy 60: What’s been UP with us?
Guy and Matt are finally back in the studio together. They recap their visits to TPC Tampa Bay, Marquette Golf Club and Idle Hour Country Club. Plus, Matt…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 38: Kayla Kipp returns
In her second appearance on the podcast, the Nemacolin equipment manager discusses the ever-improving perception of the position, her recent trip to the U.S…
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Tartan Talks 97: Dave Heatwole
Dave Heatwole saw two of America’s largest golf projects in their early stages. He then saw fascinating parts of the world. He now oversees the implementation…
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Reel Turf Techs: Haas Mengloi
Toolboxes, teaching others and why it’s never a good idea to throw a wrench. The Bear’s Club equipment manager Haas Mengloi drops plenty of sage guidance in a…
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Beyond the Page 57: Meet Kelsie Horner
Kelsie Horner is our summer editorial assistant and is already doing great work in the magazine and on the website. She also just turned 21. Get to know the…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 37: Raquel Schwartz
Like so many assistants, Raquel Schwartz wants to become a golf course superintendent. Until she does, though, she'll keep adding more to her work plate at…
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Beyond the Page 56: From Spain to Florida
After decades in Spain, longtime turf pro Zach LaPorte is back in the United States and ramping up as the new superintendent at TPC Tampa Bay. What has the…
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Tartan Talks 96: Jim Wagner
Jim Wagner’s career is taking him back to Asia following the formation of a new partnership with Brian Curley. The continent is a long way from his native…
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Reel Turf Techs: Jody Farber
Jody Farber covers a vast territory in his role as Foley Company’s West Coast territory manager. He chats with Trent about the trends and changes he’s noticing…
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Disease Discussion 21: New member of the Intrinsic brand fungicide family
BASF senior technical specialists Dr. Emma Lookabaugh and Kyle Miller answer questions about what the release of Aramax Intrinsic brand fungicide means for…
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Tartan Talks 95: Erik Larsen
Erik Larsen explains why renovations, restorations, remodels and transformations aren’t the same thing and how he went from using a Patty Berg retrofitted 5…
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Greens with Envy 60: Now with more Jimmy Clark!
Account manager (and scratch golfer) Jimmy Clark joins the podcast to discuss playing 100 holes in a day and grilling out with the team at Hammock Creek Golf…
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Talking Turf Weeds 10: Perennials with Phil Bruner and Chester VandenBerg
How do you handle those pesky weeds that come back year after year (after year after ...)? Yep, we're talking about perennials. Phil Bruner and Chester…
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Reel Turf Techs: Terry Appel
Terry Appel started his golf industry career as a child putting pencils and scorecards on carts. He now keeps carts and other vehicles at Overbrook…