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Wonderful Women of Golf 35: Carol Turner
Carol Turner was working in the fitness industry when golf course maintenance pulled her back in. How did she wind up at what is essentially her home course?…
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Tartan Talks 94: Gene Bates
Gene Bates is the son of a game warden and the son-in-law of a golf course architect, so he’s seen many incredible outdoor sights, including hippos on greens…
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Greens with Envy 59: The start of spring
A charming course called Fincastle in the “Tallest town in Virginia” on the drive south. A pair of Charlotte stops at Carmel Country Club and Quail Hollow Club…
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Reel Turf Techs: Nate Lyon
Trent is hammering his Heartland contacts and this month he visits with Indian Creek Golf Course's Nate Lyon, who found the right industry fit as the equipment…
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Golf Construction Conversations: Phil Cuffare
A new podcast series debuts with Oakland Hills Country Club director of agronomy Phil Cuffare reflecting on restoring one of America’s most well-known courses…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 34: Renee Geyer
Renee Geyer headed west after 13 seasons at famous Firestone Country Club. Now in her third season at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in the Pacific Northwest…
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Beyond the Page 54: I Am Hope
Long before he became a golf course superintendent, Stephen Hope was a confused and vulnerable child growing up with an addict in his home. He wrote about that…
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Tartan Talks 93: Jim Nagle
After a successful 25-year run with Ron Forse, Jim Nagle recently launched his own design firm. He describes the methodology involved in taking such a big…
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Greens with Envy 57: Why golf along bogs and Philly are booth cool
Matt visits New England. Guy visits the City of Brotherly Turf. They both spent time outdoors on courses. They both attended indoor events. They both returned…
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Reel Turf Techs: Brian Knoche
How do you turn a “fun” job into an awesome career? What is work life like at one of the Midwest’s newest courses? And what can an equipment manager learn…
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Talking Turf Weeds 9: Summer annual weed control with Dr. Jared Hoyle and Nic Mitchell
It's never too early to talk about summer annual weeds (and how to rein them in), even if temperatures are still close to freezing and ... snow is on the…
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Beyond the Page 53: Dodging the bogs at Southers Marsh
Will Stearns is a golf course superintendent. And a cranberry farmer. And part of the long-time family ownership at Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth…
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Disease Discussion 20: Providing tidy turf at massive scale
What is the golf maintenance scene like at the nation’s largest retirement community? And how do you control disease across 747 holes in Florida? We go inside…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 33: Natalie Russell
The onetime college basketball player and current assistant superintendent has traveled twice to volunteer at Pebble Beach — and recently found herself in the…
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Tartan Talks 92: Patrick Burton
After nearly a decade working on projects in China, Patrick Burton needed to find an avenue to break into the United States golf market. He explains why he…
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Reel Turf Techs: Tyler Barrett
Baking bread and cheering for a national championship football team. Plus, plenty of equipment talk. Foley Company’s Tyler Barrett makes his podcast debut with…
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Greens with Envy 56: Back from the Desert
Guy and Matt recap a week out in Phoenix — before, during and after the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. What did they see on the floor? (Hint: Tech was big…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 32: Jan Bel Jan
The decorated golf course architect has been around — and loved — the game since she was a girl, and has ideas about how to make it even better for everyone.
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Tartan Talks 91: Joel Weiman
Working in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic means opportunities to help modernize the golf amenities at enduring clubs. Joel Weiman explains the methodology he…
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Greens with Envy 55: Delightful green spaces
Pinehurst! The Gulf side of Florida! The Monterey Peninsula! Matt and Guy recap their recent travels to some golf-rich places.
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Reel Turf Techs: Jeff Lumaquin
How does fixing golf maintenance equipment compare to working on $40 million fighter jets? Jeff Lumaquin reveals the answer to Trent and explains how a…
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Beyond the Page 51: Measuring the industry
We asked hundreds of golf course superintendents 30 questions and the answers are in: How much are courses spending on maintenance? How much are they spending…
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Wonderful Women of Golf No. 31: Shelby DuBois
Shelby DuBois started working on machines with her dad when she was still a kid. Now she focuses more on golf maintenance equipment — and she does a great job…
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Tartan Talks 90: Ray Hearn
Big projects are common these days. Ray Hearn describes what it takes to get one done and provides details about a big effort in suburban Detroit. Plus, just…
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Beyond the Page 50: Ty Robb on fatherhood
What a year for Ty Robb: He started his run as assistant superintendent at Grove XXIII last December, then became a father just six months later. Talk about…
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Reel Turf Techs: Michael Henderson
Equipment maintenance with a view! Trent goes inside the shop of a place with spectacular outdoor scenes by having a conversation with Pebble Beach Golf Links…
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Wonderful Women of Golf No. 30: Kari Haug
Golf course architect Kari Haug approaches her work with the women's game in mind, but her design philosophies benefit all golfers, regardless of gender or age.
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Greens with Envy 54: Grand times on the Grand Strand
Who is Jimmy Clark? What was he doing in South Carolina? And what does a “player” think about when traversing a few headliners in the Myrtle Beach golf market?…
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Tartan Talks 89: Jim Cervone
Who says you can’t go back to your home county and buy a charming golf course? That’s exactly what Jim Cervone did to begin 2023. Jim introduces listeners to…
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Beyond the Page 49: Darn good advice from John Reilly
How can you land the job you really want? John Reilly shares his journey to becoming director of agronomy at Longboat Key Club and relays some advice you might…
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Reel Turf Techs: Justin Wilkerson
Trent brings his first Wyoming guest onto the podcast as he chats with Wapika Ranch’s Justin Wilkerson about his route to the industry and the intricacies of…
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Greens with Envy 53: Chasing the dream job
Matt is back from a road trip with loads of practical advice from top turf pros about landing that top job (or that first head job). Who did he talk with and…
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Wonderful Women of Golf No. 29: Heather Schapals
How does Heather Schapals deal with the day-to-day responsibilities of maintaining a public golf course near the Pacific coast with a small team and no…
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Turf across America
Will Bolin is from Texas. Alex Loesch is from southern New Jersey. In side-by-side trucks, they are taking an industry journey of a lifetime between…
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Tartan Talks 88: Greens renovations
Drew Rogers and Mike Gogel delve into the mindset, methodology and execution required to evaluate and enhance the most intricate features of a golf course.
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Beyond the Page 48: Matthew Wharton returns!
What has America's Greenkeeper, Matthew Wharton, been up to since he last dialed in to the podcast? He moved to a new course and a new state, he finished a…
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Reel Turf Techs: Chris Hyman
Chris Hyman worked as a caddie, greenskeeper, assistant superintendent, superintendent, soft goods sales pro, turf equipment sales pro, field aerator, dealer…
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Greens with Envy 52: Smack in the middle of New York
As Matt heads to the road to collect future content, Guy chats with another Matt about the time they spent scurrying to courses in central New York.
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Wonderful Women of Golf No. 28: Joselyn Kent
Need some inspiration? Joselyn Kent was born with a club foot and abandoned by her parents before turning 2. She survived on the streets of Honduras through…
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Talking Turf Weeds 8: Fall control with Phil Bruner and Dr. Jared Hoyle
Fall is here. (When did that happen?!) Are you and the course ready for the weeds that come with the new season and the changing weather? Phil Bruner and Dr…
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Beyond the Page 47: Wisconsin and Montana stories
Golf course architect Todd Clark discusses Barn Hollow at Hawk's View in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin — his only 18-hole, par-3 design — and Dr. Carson Robertson…
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Tartan Talks 87: Kipp Schulties
Kipp Schulties is one of the busiest architects in perhaps the world’s busiest golf course renovation market. He’s the ideal person to describe the business…
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Disease Discussion: How to improve your dollar spot control
What went right? What went wrong? What can be done to correct flaws? The Chicago District Golf Association’s Dr. Derek Settle and BASF’s Kyle Miller analyze…
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Reel Turf Techs: Seth Sheldon
Seth Sheldon holds a destination job as the equipment manager at one of America’s most historic clubs. He opens up to Trent about his path to Oakland Hills…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 27: Morgan Taylor
When Morgan Taylor switched her academic focus from pre-med to agronomy, she couldn't tell you what a fairway was. Now an assistant superintendent along the…
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Talking Turf Weeds 7: Clover with Chester VandenBerg
Clover can grow just about anywhere — which is great news if you’re a honeybee. Chester VandenBerg dials in to discuss the pros and cons of a weed that is…
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Beyond the Page 46: Are forward tees worth it?
Forward tees are for everybody. Longtime Golf Course Industry contributor Rick Woelfel discusses his recent magazine story about them and shares some insight…
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Tartan Talks 86: John Fought
Designing holes along the stunning southern Utah cliffs, finding the ideal career fit and the importance of site visits are among the myriad topics we cover…
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Greens with Envy 51: Rousing time in Minnesota
Guy visits a popular resort area north of the Twin Cities to learn more about one of the Midwest’s largest golf construction efforts.
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Reel Turf Techs: Jeff Drake
Trent welcomes friend and enthusiastic Reel Turf Techs fan Jeff Drake onto the podcast to discuss a three-decade career in the golf industry, mechanics, tools…
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Disease Discussion: Managing plant health on warm-season turf
BASF senior technical specialist Dr. Emma Lookabaugh returns to the podcast to describe the philosophies, programs and products required to keep playing…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 26: Amanda Fontaine
The daughter of a longtime superintendent, Amanda Fontaine grew up on the golf course. Now she works alongside her dad at Ledges Golf Club, a municipal course…
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Beyond the Page 45: Brad Klein on golf books
Why are there so few golf books about superintendents and greenkeepers? Golf Therapy columnist Bradley S. Klein tackles that question — hinting at potential…
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Tartan Talks 85: Mark Mungeam
What does it take to execute a municipal golf course project? Mark Mungeam shares experiences from his successful career and also reveals what makes a pair of…
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Reel Turf Techs: Jordan Roth
Jordan Roth first wanted to be a golf professional. Then he earned a turfgrass management degree. Now he’s experiencing career fulfillment as the equipment…
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Greens with Envy 50: A Wisconsin trio
Guy and Matt recap a recent two-day, three-course trip through Wisconsin (gotta love #TurfheadsGrilling!), plus summer editorial assistant Jacob Hansen makes…
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Wonderful Women of Golf 25: Morgan Creighton
Assistant superintendent Morgan Creighton joins the podcast from north of the border to discuss some of her greatest successes, like the Women in Turfgrass…
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Tartan Talks 84: David Johnson
Golf course architecture, coaching and hiking. David Johnson’s career and interests cover plenty of ground.