Best Golf Course Maintenance Podcasts (2025)

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Graeme Beatt 1:09:02

14h ago1:09:02

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This episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent head across the pond to Northern Ireland for a special episode straight from one of golf’s most storied sites, Royal Portrush Golf Club, host of this year’s Open Championship. The guys connect with Graeme Beatt, Course Manager at Royal Portrush, to dive into the intricacies of prep…

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The Orchard Golf & CC with Hazel Manarang (Philippines) 40:24

6d ago40:24

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Hazel Manarang is the senior golf course superintendent for Golforce Incorporated in the Philippines and is assigned to the 36 holes at The Orchard, with Tifeagle on the Palmer Course and Sea Isle 2000 seashore paspalum on the Player Course. For the sand topdressing amount, 500 cubic meters spread over 6 acres is about 20 mm of sand. Read more abou…

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Green speed went down by 0.6 inches per hour 40:05

6d ago40:05

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I discussed some green speed and green firmness data from measurements made at the Sky RKB Ladies Classic tournament, and I explained why the geometric mean rather than the arithmetic mean can be especially useful (and safe) when dealing with soil nutrient data. Green speed change from morning to afternoon: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/speed…

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Up River Golf Co. - Capturing Golf Course Stories in Film - The Greenprint Episode 5 48:01

6d ago48:01

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In this episode, we’re joined by Cam Ackerman and Aaron Belcher, the talented duo behind Up River Golf Co. – a rising force in golf course videography. With a rapidly growing reputation for cinematic storytelling and stunning visuals, Up River produces high-quality films for both private clients and their YouTube audience. Cam and Aaron share how t…

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Episode 33 - "One Year, One Mission, Many Voices": Inside Women of GSE with Karla Harrington and Abbie Hepler 18:03

7d ago18:03

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Send us a text A groundbreaking initiative is transforming the traditionally male-dominated ground support equipment industry, one connection at a time. The Women of GSE movement celebrates its first anniversary this year, having evolved from a casual conversation to a powerful network supporting women across aviation ground operations. Started by …

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Golfklúbbur Mosfellsbæjar with Bjarni Hannesson (Iceland) 51:35

7d ago51:35

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Bjarni Hannesson is the course manager at Golfklúbbur Mosfellsbæjar near Reykjavik, Iceland. We talked about the golfing season, tee times that nearly reach 22:00, wind speeds and green speed, the types of grasses used, and robotic mowers. STERF's ROBO-GOLF site: https://sterf.org/projects/robo-golf/ ROBO-GOLF final report: https://sterf.org/wp-con…

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Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club with Mark Hooker (New Zealand) 43:44

12d ago43:44

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Mark Hooker is the Director of Agronomy at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club in New Zealand. We talked about managing couch (Cynodon) fairways, Pure Distinction greens and tees, and fine fescue rough. Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/…

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Episode 32 - "Ergonomics, Innovation, and Ramp Efficiency": Inside Power Stow with Ken Brown, Justin Brennan, & Arly Wurtzen 59:32

13d ago59:32

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Send us a text Step into the world of ground support equipment innovation as the Power Stow Americas team opens their doors to reveal how they're quietly revolutionizing baggage handling operations worldwide. From their facility in Norcross, Georgia, this intimate conversation takes listeners on an unexpected journey through the company's fascinati…

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Episode 143: Tyler Miget 1:02:49

13d ago1:02:49

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Send us a text Today we’re talking with Tyler Miget, Equipment Manager at Harmony Club in Fort Collins, Colorado. An alumni of the GCSAA Melrose Equipment Management Experience and the Bernhard Academy’s Links to Success program, Tyler brings a unique path and thoughtful perspective to the role. From turning wrenches with his grandfather to working…

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Mick Sutton 1:01:22

15d ago1:01:22

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In this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Mick Sutton from New South Wales, a turf industry veteran whose story is as powerful as his passion for the grass beneath our feet. From working hands-on as a Greenkeeper to his current role in Sales with Toro, Mick has seen every side of the turf world. Was not an…

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Trent Manning 1:20:22

22d ago1:20:22

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In this episode, Adam and Brian sit down with Trent Manning, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager from the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. With years of hands-on experience maintaining and managing high-performance turf equipment, Trent shares his journey into the golf course industry, what it takes to keep a golf course running smo…

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Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club with Eric Ruhs (Canada) 42:21

23d ago42:21

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Eric Ruhs is the golf course superintendent at Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club. We discussed grass types, soil conditions, staff scheduling, and managing 27 holes in Canada's capital city. Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/ Get free ATC newslett…

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Learning & remembering from a year of turf photos 43:10

24d ago43:10

43:10

In this episode I picked some of my favorite photos from 2024, and I remembered what I learned from them. From roots, layers, OM246, zoysia greens, and drought, to loupes, turf farms, compost, and bermudagrass. I discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/flights-favorite-turf-photos-2024/ Here's the sand vs. compost ball bounce video…

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Tim Lobb, Lobb & Partners - The Greenprint Episode 4 1:05:42

24d ago1:05:42

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In this episode, Leighton is joined by renowned golf course architect Tim Lobb, founder of Lobb & Partners. The conversation charts Tim’s journey from his early days in Melbourne through pivotal roles at European Golf Design and Thompson, Perrett and Lobb, culminating in the launch of his own practice. Along the way, Tim shares how each phase of hi…

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Emirates Golf Club with Matthew Perry (UAE) 58:21

25d ago58:21

58:21

Matthew Perry is the golf course superintendent at Emirates Golf Club. We discussed managing 45 holes, night golf, desert temperatures, tournaments, and working in the dark. Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ Find a suite of decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/ Get free ATC newsletters at …

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Episode 31 - "Networking, Golf, and Ground Operations" : Inside the 9th Americas GHI Conference 27:54

28d ago27:54

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Send us a text Looking for reliable and flexible ground support equipment leasing solutions? Look no further than Xcēd! As your trusted partner, Xcēd specializes in tailored operating leases for ground handlers and airlines, offering top-notch equipment and flexible terms to suit your needs. Whether you're seeking the latest electric GSE or traditi…

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Episode 142: Chris Snyder 46:52

27d ago46:52

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 142! Today we’re talking to Chris Snyder, Equipment Manager at Mt. Hawley Country Club in Peoria, Illinois. Mt. Hawley is a private 18-hole course spread across 110 scenic acres next to Peoria Lake. Chris has been at the course for over 30 years, surviving everything from a decade witho…

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Aamby Valley with Bhupendra Singh (India) 51:39

28d ago51:39

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Bhupendra Singh is the golf course superintendent at Aamby Valley Golf Club in India. He is the author of Playing for the Game, available at https://a.co/d/2nUOXq6 and The Kingdom of Artesia, available at https://a.co/d/98SXErp Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ Find a suite of decision-making tools at …

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Zach Sack 1:19:34

29d ago1:19:34

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This week on Turf Today, brought to you by Toro: Adam and Brian sit down with Zach Sack, Assistant Superintendent at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. After a long run in baseball and a life-changing event, Zach found his way into the turf industry—and he’s never looked back. Full of passion, great insight, and stories that range from hilarious…

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Surface firmness and soil water content 15:07

1M ago15:07

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There have been a lot of conversations about soil water content and surface hardness (firmness). I discuss some measurements that I have made, and suggest some of the old posts on the ATC website that discuss this topic. Specific posts discussed include: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/measuring-surface-hardness-on-greens-fairways-and-approache…

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Jim Huntoon 1:19:37

1M ago1:19:37

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This week on Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Professor Jim Huntoon, the man growing the next generation of turf legends at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. After years in the trenches as a golf course superintendent, Jim swapped early mornings and greens mowing for lectures and life les…

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Episode 30 - "Pioneering Battery Solutions for GSE": Inside Green Cubes with Jerry Crump and Darin Kiefer 48:56

1M ago48:56

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Send us a text Stepping into the world of advanced battery technology, this episode takes us to Kokomo, Indiana—the global headquarters of Green Cubes Technology. Here, we explore how lithium batteries are revolutionizing ground support equipment operations at airports worldwide. Jerry Crump and Darren Kiefer walk us through Green Cubes' fascinatin…

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The turf GvX for checking grass growth with Jason Haines 32:57

1M ago32:57

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Jason came up with the GvX idea in a flash of inspiration that he describes here. This is the actual growth of the grass compared to the expected growth of the grass, and it has surprising practical implications. We discussed the development and use of the #TurfGvX in this episode. We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ex…

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From Pete Dye to Projects Down Under, with Ryan Van Der Veen - The Greenprint Episode 3 1:30:26

1M ago1:30:26

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In this episode, we're joined by golf course designer and builder Ryan Van Der Veen of Van Der Veen Designs. Growing up in Indiana, Ryan entered the world of construction and design early on—launching his career under the legendary Pete Dye. His time with Dye laid the foundation for a hands-on, design-and-build approach that's remained with him thr…

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Living plant material (and thatch) are part of #OM246 too 16:41

1M ago16:41

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Achieving the lowest possible #OM246 total organic material value is not desirable, because the living plant material is part of the OM measured with this method. I discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/om246-measures-living-om-too/ @keyakeeper469 and I discussed 8 years of OM246 in https://youtu.be/8B3FQhvSIdI OM246 project page…

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Scotty Mulhearn 1:21:49

1M ago1:21:49

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This week on Turf Today, we’re joined by Scotty Mulhern, an Australian native and former professional baseball player who’s now running a 1.5 man turf operation in Prague, Czech Republic. Scotty shares his unique journey from the baseball field to the turf world, the challenges of managing turf solo in a foreign country, and how his athletic backgr…

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RWTGS: George Waters & Elliott Dowling 1:08:13

2M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Rolling with the Green Section is a new podcast from Turf Today, featuring in-depth conversations with the experts behind the USGA Green Section. From the latest research in turfgrass science to the real-world challenges faced by golf course superintendents, this show digs into the issues that keep the game rolling — literally. Join us as we chat w…

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Calculation of the average daily temperature 17:36

2M ago17:36

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A common way to calculate average daily temperature is to take the sum of the daily maximum and daily minimum temperatures, and to divide by two. A better statistical approximation of the average temperature is to take measurements made every hour and then to find the mean value of those continuous measurements. This blog post shows a comparison of…

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Episode 141: David Gummo, CTEM 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Send us a text Meet David Gummo, CTEM, Equipment Manager at Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point, New York. Sands Point is a private 18-hole golf and skeet club where David manages a mostly Toro fleet, with a few pieces of John Deere and a lone Jacobsen. David shares how his journey began at just 14 years old in a vocational high school outdoor pow…

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Rodney Robbins 1:22:02

2M ago1:22:02

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This week on Turf Today, we’re joined by Golf Course Superintendent Rodney Robbins, from The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Rodney sits down with Adam and Brian for a fun, insightful chat about life on and off the course, turf management challenges, and what it really takes to be a leader in all aspects of life. The winners of the Toro headcove…

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The New Basingstoke Golf Course - Scott Roberts (Course Manager) and Bruce Weller (Architect) 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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In this episode, Leighton delves into the remarkable transformation of Basingstoke Golf Club, telling the story through the evolution of the course itself. What began as an ambitious project years ago saw the club make a bold move half a mile across the M3 to Dummer Golf Club. The transition included selling the original site for development and ac…

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The Ontario Boys & Masters Preview 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

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On this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with the Ontario Boys: Liam Fischer, Beck Ljungberg and Caleb Patry, who embarked on a memorable road trip all the way from Canada to The Players Championship. Tune in as they share their adventures, experiences, and insights from one of golf's most prestigious events. …

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Episode 29 - "From Access Control to AI": Inside Adveez with Matthias Moulinier 42:10

2M ago42:10

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Send us a text When Karim Ben Dhia founded Adveez in 2011, the company wasn't focused on airports at all - it was building hands-free access control systems for buildings. Today, with nearly 20,000 GSE units monitored worldwide, Adveez stands at the forefront of a technological revolution transforming ground operations at airports globally. Product…

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Episode 140: Jim Merritt 53:10

2M ago53:10

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Send us a text In this episode of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Jim Merritt, founder and CEO of JRM, Inc. Jim’s journey in the turf industry began as a teenager working on golf courses, eventually leading to a successful career as a superintendent in North Carolina. Frustrated with the quality of aerification tines in the early 1990…

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Matt Ginella 1:34:52

2M ago1:34:52

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Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt’s stories,…

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The ATC blog post bombs of 2024 with Joe Gulotti 1:32:44

2M ago1:32:44

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Joe Gulotti joined me to discuss his new job, The Talking Greenkeeper, and the ten posts on the ATC website that no one (practically) read in 2024. This is the post that lists all the "bombs:" https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ten-posts-no-one-read-2024/ The Talking Greenkeeper catalog is at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-green…

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Hunter Cooper 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

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Construction Superintendent at Olde Eight Golf Club, Hunter Cooper, is on the Turf Today podcast this week. Hunter talks about the different techniques and lessons he has learned from the courses he's worked at and people he has worked for. Hunter has some excellent advice for some of the people pushing the pace of the industy. He also tells some a…

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Episode 28 - "Service Sells Everything in Between": Inside Oshkosh AeroTech with Joe Davis 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Send us a text Joe Davis shares his journey from aviation maintenance school graduate to Sales Account Manager and interim Service Manager at Oshkosh Aerotech, revealing how his hands-on technical experience provides unique value to customers. • Starting in de-icing operations after 9/11 affected aviation job prospects • Training new technicians th…

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Episode 139: Carl Michael 41:39

3M ago41:39

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Send us a text In Episode 139 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we sit down with Carl Michael, Equipment Manager at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, FL. Growing up in the turf industry, Carl's journey began when his family bought a golf course in foreclosure, teaching themselves the business from the ground up. After completing a two-year ag and me…

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Jeremiah Mincey 55:12

3M ago55:12

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Golf Course Superintendent from Black Diamond Ranch, Jeremiah Mincey joins Turf Today from The Players Championship. Get to know Jeremiah more by hearing him talk about his experiences as a younger Superintendent and volunteering at some big PGA tournaments. Originally from Georgia, Jeremiah is an up and coming Superintendent in the industry and of…

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Fertilizing grass this way seems strange to me now 20:46

3M ago20:46

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Although turf research is often done with fertilizer treatments applied at constant rates and on a fixed calendar schedule, that way of supplying nutrients seems strange to me now. I explain why in this episode, and suggest a better method. We discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/fertilizer-schedule-seems-strange-to-me-now/ Read…

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Bringing a Golf Course Back to Life - Lucy Sellick, Raglan Golf Club 53:15

3M ago53:15

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Welcome to the first episode of The Greenprint! In this inaugural episode, we dive into the incredible story of Raglan Golf Club in Monmouthshire, Wales—a course that has truly risen from the ashes. After closing its doors following the COVID-19 pandemic, Raglan was purchased in early 2024 by a group hailing from Monmouthshire, and its rebirth is n…

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Jim Roney 1:34:30

3M ago1:34:30

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Golf Course Superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club, Jim Roney, joins Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent for an entertaining converasation on this week's episode of Turf Today. Coming to us from one of his two shops on a 60 hole golf course, Jim brings his stories and his experience to life with the way he speaks and the type of title he has. T…

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Top 10 posts of 2024, plus app and podcast recommendations 30:27

3M ago30:27

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I recommend 4 podcast episodes and one useful app that calculates sand topdressing amounts, then quickly discuss the top 10 new posts from the ATC website in 2024. Would you like to comment or have questions about this episode? Reply on Bluesky Here are topic links: - https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/top-10-posts-2024/ - https://www.asianturfgra…

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Episode 138: Live From CTS 2025 in San Diego 51:32

3M ago51:32

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Send us a text In Episode 138 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, we’re live from the trade show floor at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego! This special episode features conversations with three industry pros sharing their experiences, insights, and takeaways from the event. Justin Wilkerson, a first-time attendee, braved a Wyoming…

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Michael McCormick 1:24:30

3M ago1:24:30

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This week we are joined by The Grounds Superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, host of the 125th U.S. Open Championship. Michael McCormick joins Adam and Brian for a very fun and eye opening conversation about his journey and those who have helped him along the way. His integrity and resiliency on the golf course have propelled him to becoming a le…

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Kyle Steidel 1:18:15

3M ago1:18:15

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Golf Course Superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Club, Kyle Steidel joins Adam and Brian for an awesome conversation about his career and hosting the BMW Championship. Kyle is a hard working leader who has taken advantage of some great mentors and opportunities throughout his career. Listen in to some of the excellent stories Kyle tells and learn ab…

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Bracketing #ClipVol for a desired range of green speed 32:32

3M ago32:32

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Green speed varies because of many factors. One of those factors is clipping volume. I discuss that relationship and give some advice for those getting started with clipping volume and wanting to know how to adjust it. We discussed this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/getting-started-with-clipping-volume/ Potassium increases dollar s…

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Episode 27 - "Unlocking GSE Maintenance Excellence": A Conversation with EBIS 49:05

3M ago49:05

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Send us a text Discover how a simple idea transformed the aviation industry through the eyes of our special guest, Eric Ball, the visionary CTO and co-founder of EBIS. From his early days transitioning from a tech background to mastering the aviation sector, Eric shares the fascinating journey of EBIS, a pioneering software that revolutionized grou…

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Episode 137: Anthony Donofrio 58:12

3M ago58:12

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 137 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast. Today, we’re talking to Anthony Donofrio, Equipment Manager at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, BC. Marine Drive is an 18-hole private club where Anthony leads a team consisting of one full-time technician and one part-time grind technician. The club primarily uses Toro mower…

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