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The Fried Egg Golf PodcastU.S. Amateur at Olympic Club & Chris Tritabaugh from HazeltineOn this two-part episode, Andy Johnson first previews the upcoming U.S. Amateur Golf Championship, taking place at The Olympic Club in San Francisco next week. Andy provides insight into the golf course and recent changes made by architect Gil Hanse before diving into four players to watch as next week's tournament progresses. Andy then sits down with Hazeltine National Golf Club superintendent Chris Tritabaugh to discuss the new short course at the club, setting up championships for both the USGA and PGA of America, and his career in turf management.2025-08-061h 36
Tee to GreenTee to Green Season Finale: Emma Davies, Chris Tritabaugh, Phil Anderson, Mike Barge, Adam HarterCommon, Paul, and Craig are live at the Hazeltine! The MGA brings us Emma Davies, Chris Tritabaigh, Phil Anderson, and Mike Barge all talk Hazeltine, and LIV Golf brings us Adam Harter2025-08-021h 30
The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsThe GvX, #OM246, and #MLSN with John PetrovskyJohn Petrovsky is manager of USGA Green Section Education. He is also the host of the USGA Green Section podcast. We discussed a recent episode about GvX that had an especially insightful quote from Chris Tritabaugh. Also, the U.S. Open, championship golf, clipping volume, and even a bit about MLSN.Links for topics we discussed include:USGA Green Section Record free subscription https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/course-care/green_section_record.htmthe golf course shown with the Eiffel Tower view is Golf de Saint-Cloud, https://www.golfdesaintcloud.com/blog post about GvX and...2025-06-181h 15
USGA Green Section PodcastChris Tritabaugh on Using "Turf GvX" for Better Putting Green Management | EP. 57In our new podcast, we’re joined by superintendent Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. He talks about how comparing actual turf growth with expected growth using “Turf GvX” can help superintendents at any type of golf course optimize their putting green management to deliver the best possible playing conditions on a consistent basis.
2025-05-1654 min
ATC Office Hours2024 #OM246 review with Chris TritabaughJoin me, along with Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National GC, as we review autumn soil test results. We especially look at the #OM246 total organic material results, and discuss those in the context of maintenance work done, changes in the test results from past years, and most importantly, the relation of the tests to putting green performance.This video shows how to measure sand amounts: https://youtu.be/6LurONpyg5M?si=Von0kewt3gzi4wmeThis OM246 calculator finds the OM accumulation rate: https://asianturfgrass.shinyapps.io/om246/Find the climate appraisal form and more about GP at https...2024-12-312h 33
The Talking GreenkeeperChris Tritabaugh!Chris Tritabaugh, GCS at Hazeltine National joins me to discuss preparing for tournamanet play, managing assistants, the new short course at Hazeltine, and recommendations on greenkeeping work wear. Thanks to our sponsors! https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/songs-that-she-sang-in-the-shower/644761037?i=644761345 https://open.spotify.com/track/5MLFtxZQxdEBxeksmbE5xz?si=86ce9505f7f446232024-10-151h 25The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsTournaments and the "grammar" with T-Jay CreamerT-Jay Creamer is the golf course superintendent at Olympic View Golf Club in western Canada. He joined me to discuss tournament golf maintenance and the grammar of greenkeeping.We discussed this ATC blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/two-weeks-in-august/T-Jay's Substack newsletter is https://ovgrounds.substack.com/He explained the green speed and smoothness annual summary in this post, discussed at the end of our podcast: https://ovgrounds.substack.com/p/chasing-the-numbers-2024-greens-speedUSGA video with Chris Tritabaugh about pinpoint precision at the U.S. Amateur https://youtu.be/FA9YLlKsdFE...2024-09-0242 min
Tee to GreenTee to Green: Season Debut, Jon Mays, Chris Tritabaugh, Jaime Diaz, Adam HaugenCommon, Paul, and Craig are back at Grand View Lodge! Jon Mays joins to talk MGA, Chris Tritabaugh talks Hazeltine, Golf Channel’s Jaime Diaz talks pro golf, and Adam Haugen talks Grand View Lodge.2024-05-041h 29USGA Green Section PodcastChris Tritabaugh on Managing Putting Greens for Maximum Performance | EP. 41In our new podcast, we talk with Chris Tritabaugh about data collection, innovation, and how focusing on surface performance and golfer satisfaction leads to great greens at Hazeltine.
2024-03-1544 minThe ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsTopdressing by rote isn't the best way to do it, with Chris TritabaughChris Tritabaugh joined me to discuss sand topdressing, a long-running conversation we've been having with Dr. John Kaminski, the quantities of sand and N that are recommended vs. the amounts that seem to be required in modern turf maintenance, and much more.We discussed this post from the ATC website about nitrogen, coring, and sand: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/i-was-surprised-to-read-this-about-nitrogen-coring-and-sand/Chris and I spoke about a similar topic in this ATC Office Hours episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atipVSlT1wsYou can read Chris's Substack newsletter at https://ctunderscoreturf.substack...2024-01-0852 minATC Office HoursAutumn #OM246 review with "the guy who doesn't do maintenance Mondays"For the third consecutive autumn, Chris Tritabaugh joined me to review the OM246 (total organic material by depth) test results from the greens at Hazeltine National Golf Club. We discussed playing conditions, maintenance work, and testing.Here are some links.Chris's Substack: https://ctunderscoreturf.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=dakt8ATC website: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/ATC's OM246 page (with link to sampling recommendations): https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/om246/PACE Turf: https://www.paceturf.org/Tim VanLoo's article on "Organic matter accumulation in sand-based [sports...2023-11-212h 43The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsThe bobble test scoring scale and what the test is used for with Chris TritabaughChris Tritabaugh joined me to discuss the #bobbletest scoring scale and the overall utility of this test. It is used for assessing the smoothness and trueness of ball roll on golf course putting greens. I find the measurements useful as a way to systematically adjust maintenance work.The blog post we discussed, with a link to the "Perfectly True" article, and with the ATC scoring scale, is: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/bobble-test-rating-scale/Two more videos on this topic are: - https://youtu.be/0n09f5E5rKg?si=K2fQzyM5zUR_9QWb...2023-10-181h 29The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsIt's tough to manage cool-season putting greens when ΔGP is less than 0This episode introduces ΔGP, which is cool-season grass growth potential minus warm-season growth potential. Too many days like that and you won't bother trying to grow cool-season grass anymore. Also, best time of the year to soil sample, a superb podcast from Chris Tritabaugh, and a careful look at the difference between soil organic matter and total organic material. These posts were discussed:Delta GP and summer of 2022: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/last-summer-at-36-locations/Best time to soil sample: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/best-time-of-year-to-soil-sample/Tritabaugh, Rossi, and Park Grass: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/di...2023-06-1647 min
The ct_turf PodcastFrank RossiIf you work in the turfgrass industry, you’ve probably had the good fortune to hear Frank Rossi speak on any number of subjects. In this episode, he joined me to talk about the Park Grass Experiment. I hope you will enjoy!Subscribe now so that you never miss another of my podcast episodes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-06-0239 minThe ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsReflections on growth rate, nitrogen, and disruption, with Chris TritabaughI wrote a blog post that lists ten things I reflected on one day in relation to how I had changed my thinking about how much N, growth, and sand topdressing and core aerification are required to maintain high performance turfgrass surfaces. Chris Tritabaugh joined me to discuss this.Blog post with the ten points: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/reflections-on-growth-rate-and-nitrogen/Chris's podcast & newsletter: https://ctunderscoreturf.substack.com/ATC Office Hours discussion with Richard Forsyth: https://www.youtube.com/live/T-w6CQzGzKc?feature=shareATC Doublecut about organic matter and organic material terminology with...2023-05-251h 03
The ct_turf PodcastCale BigelowCale Bigelow is Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University and he joined me via Zoom from West Lafayette, IN. In this episode, we discussed turf students, a subject near and dear to Dr. Bigelow’s heart. I hope you enjoy the conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-05-1737 minATC Office HoursFirm bentgrass greens and OM management with Richard ForsythRichard Forsyth is the director of courses at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. We discussed playing conditions, maintenance work, and grass types in relation to production of firm putting surfaces.Chris Tritabaugh and Doug Soldat also spoke about putting green firmness in this podcast: https://open.substack.com/pub/ctunderscoreturf/p/doug-soldatA note about soil surfactants: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/what-do-wetting-agents-really-do/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/See ATC's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/asianturfgrasscenterFind turfgrass information and decision-making tools...2023-05-101h 41
The ct_turf PodcastDoug SoldatDoug Soldat is Associate Professor soils in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Horticulture. Doug and I have known each other for years and have presented a seminar titled-Successful Bentgrass Management at past additions of the GCSAA Conference and Show. In this episode, we discuss putting green surface firmness, the USGA funded research Doug has begun and the factors leading to firmer surfaces. I hope you enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.co2023-05-0839 minTee to GreenTee to Green: Tom Ryan, Chris Tritabaugh, Adam Haugen, Jaime Diaz, Ben WarianTee to Green is back with Common, Paul, & Craig plus a whole host of guests talking all things golf!2023-05-061h 29
The ct_turf PodcastRyan MoyRyan Moy and I have know each other for close to 15 years. We worked together at Hazeltine for six seasons, before Ryan left to become the head groundkeeper for Minnesota United Football Club and Allianz Field. Ryan and I have shared many adventures over the years and he is one of my best friends. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Clockwise from top left: Our recording studio at Allianz Field, the south end of the stadium gets a lot of shade from the roof, hybrid stitching visible in a wear area along the touch line...2023-04-251h 27
The ct_turf PodcastFrost delaysA recap of my recent post on frost delays.We broke one of golf’s golden rules and this is what happened… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-04-2104 min
The ct_turf PodcastA final episode with Dr. Micah WoodsWe wrap up the series with a recap of some of the non-podcasted topics of the week, including what is proper to wear to dinner. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-04-1811 min
The ct_turf PodcastEpisode 4-Can we do one simple thing to keep Poa out?A number of years ago, Micah made a comment about how we might easily keep Poa out of bentgrass. In this episode I see if he remembers his statement and then we talk about whether or not it’s true. We also discuss nutrient deficiency. “It’s not a race to the bottom.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-04-1517 min
The ct_turf PodcastEpisode 3-NitrogenWhen people are working a tournament, they sleep little and talk a lot. Because of this fact, it becomes easy to repeat ourselves. For this reason, Micah and I start with a bit of a disclaimer. Then we get into a discussion on nitrogen ATC Website: Explanation of the Growth Ratio EquationJason Haines on why after four years, the turfgrass speedo (growth ratio) is still his most important tool for managing growth.Jason Haines heads to Cabot Links This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2023-04-1413 minThe Talking GreenkeeperChris TritabaughA traditon like no other, Chris Tritabaugh, GCS of Hazeltine National Golf Club is back to discuss his experince as a volunteer at the 2023 Masters. To learn more about Chris, please check out: https://ctunderscoreturf.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.precisionlab.com https://www.amateurgolfsociety.com Email questions & inquires: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2023-04-141h 30
The ct_turf PodcastEpisode 2-talking tournament conditions w/ Dr. Micah WoodsIf you’re enjoying this free content, subscribe here to get the latest posts direct to you inbox.ATC WebsiteATC Newsletter SignupATC Office Hours PodcastATC Double Cut PodcastATC YouTube ChannelMy GCM article on clipping volume This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-04-1220 min
The ct_turf PodcastOn location: Episode 1 w/ a special guest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-04-1104 minThe ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsGrowth ratio to predict clipping volume for any time of yearOne of the common questions about #ClipVol is "what is a normal amount of clippings to get?" By using the growth ratio, it's possible to account for the temperature conditions through the year and from that calculate how many clippings would be normal for any day in the year.The specific blog post discussed was https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/what-should-my-clipvol-be/You can see the growth ratio equation in this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/the-growth-ratio-equation/Other links discussed in this episode include:- growth ratio posts on the ATC site...2023-03-3137 min
The ct_turf PodcastPodcast Episode #2Roles>Tasks the blog postTurn the Ship Around on AmazonMicah Woods/ATC Double Cut Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-03-2107 min
The ct_turf PodcastRandom photo podcast #10-F1Article analyzing the photo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ctunderscoreturf.substack.com2023-03-1704 minUSGA Green Section PodcastPutting Green Data Collection 101 With Chris Tritabaugh | Ep. 28Catch our conversation with Chris Tritabaugh, golf course superintendent at Hazeltine, to learn how he approaches putting green data collection and how he uses that data to make decisions.
2023-02-1720 minThe ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsHow to collect soil samples for #OM246 and #MLSN testsDetailed answers are at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/soil-sampling-and-interpetation-questions-om246-mlsn/I also recommended these blogs/newsletters:Chris Tritabaugh's ct_turf newsletter: https://ctunderscoreturf.substack.com/Jason Haines' Fusariummy blog: https://fusariummy.blogspot.com/See the ATC newsletters at https://subscribepage.com/atc_newslettersRead more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find turfgrass information and decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/See the PACE Turf YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/paceturfListen to the ATC Doublecut with Micah Woods podcast at https://atc-doublecut...2023-01-2447 minATC Office HoursAutumn 2022 OM246 review with Chris TritabaughFind out more about #OM246 testing at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/om246/Read Chris's blog with more about this topic at https://ct-turf.medium.com/Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Find turfgrass information and decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/See the PACE Turf YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/paceturfSee the ATC newsletters at https://subscribepage.com/atc_newslettersListen to the ATC Doublecut with Micah Woods podcast at https://atc-doublecut.transistor.fm/Listen to the ATC Office Hours podcast at https://atc-office-hours.transistor.fm/
2022-12-081h 48ATC Office HoursGolf turf playability with Carl Schimenti: green speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness of rollBall bounce clip from Dan Dinelli: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbIlZVkgZyANVSbtpaKnYkPk4xEeDGCyiPlayability-tagged posts on the ATC website: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/playability/Chris Tritabaugh's blog: https://ct-turf.medium.com/the-data-says-cc7defa451f0Office Hours with Andrew McDaniel sharing no change in OM despite only 1 sand topdressing event in a year: https://youtu.be/QxNAOcxzsYM8 minute video showing tournament conditions with only one sand topdressing in a year, plus an absurd amount of rain leading into the tournament: https://youtu.be/bbcJhA1zqNoRead more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/See the ATC newsletters at...2022-05-242h 15Tee to GreenTee to Green: Tom Ryan, Chris Tritabaugh, Jaime Diaz, Adam HaugenCommon, Paul, and Craig are live from Grandview Lodge! Tom Ryan talks about the MGA and what it does, Chris Tritabaugh talks about being a superintendent for a course, Jaime Diaz talks about the state of the PGA, and Adam Haugen talks Grandview Lodge and the course.2022-05-071h 30The Talking GreenkeeperChris Tritabaugh IIChris Tritabaugh, Golf Course Superintendent of Hazeltine National Golf Club joins me again to discuss his alternative approach to greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Read Chris's informative blog here: https://ct-turf.medium.com And thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.dryject.com2022-05-051h 47ATC Office HoursChris Tritabaugh's blog, disruption, and playabilityRead Chris's blog at https://ct-turf.medium.com/The posts we discussed were titled Is that disruptionAre they right? andThe data says ...See more about the bobble test at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/bobbletest/Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nOnfqjdXc7w
Turf Without Borders show page: https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/ATC soil tests: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/PACE Turf tour: https://www.paceturf.org/tour2022-02-222h 01ATC Office HoursOM246 report review with Chris TritabaughChris Tritabaugh, the golf course superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota, discusses an OM246 report for samples collected in October 2021. This is total organic material by depth, and knowing the results of this test provide valuable information to optimize golf course playability while ensuring one is applying just the right amount of sand.For more about this, see the OM246 project page on the ATC website.
Turf Without Borders show page: https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/ATC soil tests: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/PACE Turf tour: https://www.paceturf...2021-11-242h 31
Frankly Speaking with DeCosta, Koppenhaver & TritabaughThis expansive Frankly Speaking episode is filled with Science, Economics, and Formula 1. Frank begins with Professor Michelle DeCosta from the University of Massachusetts on her career and winter injury research. You’ll be surprised to learn what a new USDA multi-million-dollar research program will be studying in the next few years.
Frank then turns to long time contributor Jim Koppenhaver, from Pellucid Golf, answering the question, “are we holding onto gains in golf realized in 2020, during 2021?” But the better topic is Jim’s advice for how to put that money back into the most important resource, the golf course.
The show wra...2021-10-081h 03Frankly Speaking with DaCosta, Koppenhaver & TritabaughThis expansive Frankly Speaking episode is filled with Science, Economics, and Formula 1. Frank begins with Professor Michelle DaCosta from the University of Massachusetts on her career and winter injury research. You’ll be surprised to learn what a new USDA multi-million-dollar research program will be studying in the next few years.
Frank then turns to long time contributor Jim Koppenhaver, from Pellucid Golf, answering the question, “are we holding onto gains in golf realized in 2020, during 2021?” But the better topic is Jim’s advice for how to put that money back into the most important resource, the golf course.
The show wra...2021-10-081h 03
Frankly Speaking: The Restorative Value of Golf and Greenspace, 2020The current pandemic has invigorated public interest in being out in green space and golfers anxious to get back out and play. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi and Parker Anderson of Greener Golf explore the science behind our desire for being on the golf course, the conflict with the public regarding community use of the space, and returning to golf. He has a mindfulness chat with Paul MacCormack as things begin to open up, and a new book review segment with Chris Tritabaugh chatting about Minnesota native Thomas Friedman’s Thank You for Being Late.
Presented by DryJect...2020-06-0542 min
The Course ReportsThe Course Reports - "Past and Present" Ryder Cup Supts Chris Tritabaugh and Chris ZugelEpisode 11 features "Past and Present" Ryder Cup Superintendents Chris Tritabaugh and Chris Zugel talking KPMG Womens PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, and all things Ryder Cup with Host Curtis Tyrrell
2019-06-1854 min
Crushing Club MarketingTalking Twitter with Hazeltine SuperintendentGetting your club to buy into the idea of social media and starting a Facebook or Twitter account is challenging enough. Getting your staff to participate with meaningful and helpful content can be even more difficult. Yet, Chris Tritabaugh, Superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club is elevating his club's international prominence, engaging members and building his personal brand through his Twitter handle @CT_turf. Chris started his account in 2009, a time when Twitter was just stepping into the light as a communication platform. At the time it had already established itself for those "in the know" as...2019-02-1947 minCrushing Club MarketingTalking Twitter with Hazeltine SuperintendentGetting your club to buy into the idea of social media and starting a Facebook or Twitter account is challenging enough. Getting your staff to participate with meaningful and helpful content can be even more difficult. Yet, Chris Tritabaugh, Superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club is elevating his club's international prominence, engaging members and building his personal brand through his Twitter handle @CT_turf. Chris started his account in 2009, a time when Twitter was just stepping into the light as a communication platform. At the time it had already established itself for those "in the know" as...2019-02-1947 minThe Talking GreenkeeperEpisode 14, Chris TritabaughChris Tritabaugh, Golf Course Superintendent of Hazeltine National Golf Club, joins me to discuss numerous topics going down in the turfgrass industry today. 2019-01-112h 29
Turf BusinessChris Tritabaugh - Hazeltine NationalThe Royal Automobile Club’s Lee Strutt and Turf Business' Martin Smart discuss course preparations for the Ryder Cup with Hazeltine National’s Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-0714 minThe SodcastChris Tritabaugh - Hazeltine NationalThe Royal Automobile Club’s Lee Strutt and Turf Business' Martin Smart discuss course preparations for the Ryder Cup with Hazeltine National’s Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-0714 min
Frankly Speaking: Chris Tritabaugh on the Ryder CupIn this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Chris Tritabaugh, golf course superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club, about his agronomic preparation and humanistic hopes for the Ryder Cup. The wide-ranging and particularly open and honest -- in the Tritabaugh tradition -- conversation ranges from the community and atmosphere Chris crafted by invitation in the maintenance staff headquarters... to his active use of social media throughout the event... to the agronomics of topdressing strategies, use of ammonium sulfate as a primary N source, iron sulfate as a "heat sink" in late fall and early spring... to the "heron...2016-11-0453 min
The Ladder: A visit with Ryan Moy, asst supt at Hazeltine National Golf ClubJust days after the Ryder Cup was held at Hazeltine National Golf Club, asst supt Ryan Moy chatted with host Peter McCormick about his experience working for Chris Tritabaugh in the years, months and weeks leading up to staging the Ryder Cup event. Topics range from making the volunteers feel welcome, a few agronomic strategies, fun with coyote decoys and a pink hat, and what's next for Ryan Moy.2016-10-0629 min
IN The Grill Room with Bob & JayRyder Cup PreviewIt's finally Ryder Cup week and we're excited. Bob, Alex preview the matches and the teams. Audio from Rose, McIlroy, Hazeltine Golf Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh, Spieth, Fowler, Captain Love and Captain Clarke... and then there's Phil Mickelson. Phil decided in his support for Capt Love and the new "TEAM USA" system, to blame former Captain Hal Sutton for some 12 year old loses. Alex explains the whole issue, Sutton responds. The show wraps up with England's Rupert Bell sorting through the European team.2016-09-2942 min
The Turfgrass Zealot Project, Special Episode with Chris TritibaughDave Wilber talks with Hazeltine National's Golf Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh about Ryder Cup preparations.
Chris was kind enough to give some time to join Dave Wilber for a conversation about his last preparations for the 2016 Ryder Cup. A special guy and a special episode and a special event.
The Turfgrass Zealot Project is brought to you by Klingstone, proven bunker performance for over 15 years.2016-09-2828 min
Frankly Speaking with Chris TritabaughFrank's guest for this episode of Frankly Speaking is Chris Tritabaugh, golf course superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Frank and Chris speak frankly about Chris's career path, management approach and the various responsibilities in the run up to the 2016 Ryder Cup to be held this September at Hazeltine. As always expect smart talk from leading thinkers in the turf industry.2016-06-1046 min
Superintendent Radio NetworkRyder Cup rumblingsHow do you prepare for the most watched golf event in the world? Hazeltine National Golf Club superintendent Chris Tritabaugh describes how his crew is approaching the 2016 Ryder Cup.2016-01-1412 min
The Turfgrass Zealot Project Episode #9 with Chris Tritabaugh and Scott HessJoin Dave Wilber and his two guests as we talk about General Science and Work/Life Balance!
Chris Tritabaugh is the superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club, host to the 2016 Ryder Cup. Chris shares his ideas about work and life and how he handles his staff and the hours required to do his job at a very high profile place.
Scott Hess is Executive Vice President/Human Intelligence at SPARK, one of the world's leading media agencies and part of the Publicis Groupe. Scott talks about Generational Science and the Millennial Generation. Scott's work in this area is influencing millions...2015-11-131h 17
The Renovation Report: Chris Tritabaugh of Hazeltine National Golf ClubChris Tritabaugh may well be one of the best thinking golf course superintendents in the industry today.
Join Dave Wilber as he and Chris talk all about his renovation work in preparation for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Of keen interest will be Chris's take on how agronomic decisions play out on the timeline for a large event.
You won't want to miss one of golf's more interesting people talking about one of golf's most interesting properties preparing for one of golf's most interesting events.2015-07-161h 02Superintendent Radio NetworkGet socialPast GCI Super Savvy Social Media award winner Chris Tritabaugh outlines his winning social media strategy for communicating with members, management and other superintendents.2013-12-2006 min