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TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf: Moe RobinsonIn this episode of Rising Stars of Turf, the spotlight is on Moe Robinson, arguably one of the most recognizable personalities in golf turf management today. Originally from Ontario and now residing in British Columbia, Moe recently tied the knot with Paul Robertson, longtime golf course superintendent at Victoria Golf Club. They are planning a larger ceremony -- to be officiated by Dave Wilber -- in the fall in back in Ontario with family and friends. She reflects on her journey in a male-dominated industry, highlighting the support from her mentors and her transition to a customer support role...
2025-06-2620 min
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: How To Protect Your Time OffIn this episode of Rockbottum Radio, we offer our top two secrets for protecting time off. Also, a brilliant Chuck Barber quote supporting our position is ripped from the TurfNet Forum and tossed about with little concern for any digital collateral damage.
2025-03-1108 min
The EarthWorks PodcastThe EW Podcast - Kevin Hicks with Jon KigerIn this engaging podcast interview, Jon Kiger shares his diverse background and his journey to becoming a key figure at TurfNet. From an early age, Jon was immersed in publicity and promotion—starting as a magician at age 12 and later developing a passion for media at Phillips Exeter Academy, where he managed the campus radio station. His experience in journalism and advertising shaped his approach to media sales and content creation.Jon discusses TurfNet’s transition from print to digital, a pivotal shift in the early 2000s when the company moved its advertising focus online. This led...
2025-03-061h 09
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., of TurfGrade LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Kreuser has a wide range of experience in the turf industry. He is a former golf course superintendent and professor at the University of Nebraska, and along with Doug Soldat, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, is the founder of TurfGrade LLC.
TurfGrade is a multi-platform entity that offers science-based information to turfgrass managers in golf, sports turf, lawn care and sod production.
Those offerings include Greenkeeper App, which helps turf managers schedule spray programs; Greenkeeper CIS that creates sprayer maps...
2024-12-0930 min
TurfNet PodcastsRising Stars of Turf: Carson Letot, Ph.D., USGAListen in as Carson Letot, Ph.D., joins TurfNet's John Reitman to discuss his less-than-traditional route from an intern on a golf course to becoming a school teacher to finally being named program coordinator of the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program.
A former TurfNet intern in Ireland, Letot fills us in on how the one-year GAP program works as it helps prepare non-traditional students in the North Carolina Sandhills area for careers in golf turf maintenance. He also addresses how he personalizes it to meet the needs of each participant based on their schedule, needs and previous experience.
Finally, Letot talks...
2024-11-2649 min
Rising Stars of Turf: Carson Letot, Ph.D., USGAListen in as Carson Letot, Ph.D., joins TurfNet's John Reitman to discuss his less-than-traditional route from an intern on a golf course to becoming a school teacher to finally being named program coordinator of the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program.
A former TurfNet intern in Ireland, Letot fills us in on how the one-year GAP program works as it helps prepare non-traditional students in the North Carolina Sandhills area for careers in golf turf maintenance. He also addresses how he personalizes it to meet the needs of each participant based on their schedule, needs and previous experience.
Finally, Letot talks...
2024-11-2650 min
TurfNet PodcastsRenovation Report: Bradley Klein with Scott Ramsay, CGCS, of U.S. PitchcareBrad Klein talks with Scott Ramsay, CGCS, about his career as a golf course superintendent as well as his new position as an ambassador for U.S. Pitchcare, a consulting service started by a trio of golf course superintendents to help other greenkeepers and sports turf managers find solutions to common turfgrass challenges.
Ramsay, the 2006 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year and a past president of the Connecticut GCSA, talks about his career managing a union operation at Yale Golf Club, his decision to retire as a superintendent and what led him to U.S. Pitchcare.
Their discussion looks at how t...
2024-07-3137 min
On Our TurfEpisode 20 - On Our TurfNetIn our 20th(!) episode, Natalie and Kassidy break down their favorite job postings on TurfNet! They discuss points of interest, perks, drawback and more of 6 assistant superintendent positions currently open.
2024-06-0445 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, Fairview Country Club, Greenwich, CTThe latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Jim Pavonetti, CGCS, of Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.
A graduate of the Rutgers University turfgrass program, Pavonetti has developed a reputation for providing exceptional playing conditions while also being recognized for his efforts at producing an environmentally friendly landscape.
In his 17th season at Fairview, Pavonetti previously was superintendent at the Edison Club and the West Point Golf Course at the U.S. Military Academy.
In this episode of All Stars of Turf, Pavonetti discusses the importance of his work in government relations and how it benefits the turf industry...
2024-05-1044 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Stars of Turf: Steve Ehrbar, CGCS, Panther National Golf ClubTurfNet’s latest All Star of Turf is Steve Ehrbar, CGCS at Panther National Golf Club, a private, single-owner facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
A graduate of the two-year program at Ohio State, Ehrbar has been a legendary fixture in South Florida for years.
His career includes stops at Jupiter Hills Golf Club in Tequesta, Old Marsh Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens and Lost Tree in North Palm Beach, the home course of Jack Nicklaus.
Ehrbar has been involved in multiple construction projects and his career has been heavily influenced by names like Nicklaus and Pete Dye.
In thi...
2024-02-2739 min
TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf: Jeremiah MinceyOur first Rising Star of Turf for 2024 is Jeremiah Mincey, first assistant superintendent at Savannah Quarters Country Club in Pooler, Georgia. Many might recognize Jeremiah from his activity on TurfTwitter/X and as a recent recipient of a GCI/Aquatrols Super Social Media Award.
Jeremiah, 26, graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BS in business management and then took the certificate program in turfgrass management from the University of Georgia. His first exposure to turf management was when he applied for a student job on the maintenance crew at the Georgia Southern U golf course, under then-superintendent Patrick Reinhardt. From...
2024-02-2418 min
Rising Star of Turf: Jeremiah MinceyOur first Rising Star of Turf for 2024 is Jeremiah Mincey, first assistant superintendent at Savannah Quarters Country Club in Pooler, Georgia. Many might recognize Jeremiah from his activity on TurfTwitter/X and as a recent recipient of a GCI/Aquatrols Super Social Media Award.
Jeremiah, 26, graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BS in business management and then took the certificate program in turfgrass management from the University of Georgia. His first exposure to turf management was when he applied for a student job on the maintenance crew at the Georgia Southern U golf course, under then-superintendent Patrick Reinhardt. From...
2024-02-2419 min
All Star of Turf: Fred Taylor, CGCS, Mankato Golf ClubFred Taylor, CGCS, retired in early October, 2023, after a 43-year stint working exclusively at Mankato Golf Club in his hometown of Mankato, Minnesota. Fred followed in the "bootsteps" of Boots Fuller in 1992, becoming who would wind up as only the third superintendent at MGC in almost 100 years.
Fred takes credit for all that goes wrong and give his staff credit for all that is right on the golf course. He has over the years served as a buffer between the staff and club membership,"running interference" for his staff and allowing them to do their jobs unhindered by the inevitable...
2023-10-2736 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Fred Taylor, CGCS, Mankato Golf ClubFred Taylor, CGCS, retired in early October, 2023, after a 43-year stint working exclusively at Mankato Golf Club in his hometown of Mankato, Minnesota. Fred followed in the "bootsteps" of Boots Fuller in 1992, becoming who would wind up as only the third superintendent at MGC in almost 100 years.
Fred takes credit for all that goes wrong and give his staff credit for all that is right on the golf course. He has over the years served as a buffer between the staff and club membership,"running interference" for his staff and allowing them to do their jobs unhindered by the inevitable...
2023-10-2735 min
TurfNet PodcastsRockbottum Radio: Positivity Defeats AdversityIn this episode, RW hands out the coveted Rockbottum Major Award for the best TurfNet Forum Topic ever. Momma has a lively discussion with a government official who mistakenly believes Social Security is an "Entitlement" while helping him realize the folks north of Richmond need to improve their listening skills. Also, RW explains how to achieve positivity on the golf course by being positive, not just sounding positive.
2023-09-2912 min
Rockbottum Radio: Positivity Defeats AdversityIn this episode, RW hands out the coveted Rockbottum Major Award for the best TurfNet Forum Topic ever. Momma has a lively discussion with a government official who mistakenly believes Social Security is an "Entitlement" while helping him realize the folks north of Richmond need to improve their listening skills. Also, RW explains how to achieve positivity on the golf course by being positive, not just sounding positive.
2023-09-2913 min
TurfNet PodcastsRising Star of Turf: James Morgan, Wicker Point Golf ClubJames Morgan was fresh out of Lake City Community College (now Florida Gateway College) and a summer/part-time stint at the Country Club of Orlando when he followed CCO superintendent Kasey Kauff to build Trinity Forest in Dallas. Morgan started as an assistant and was promoted to superintendent during his 5+ year stay at the Coore/Crenshaw layout. That Coore/Crenshaw connection led him to being selected to grow in Wicker Point Golf Club on Lake Martin, the first new golf construction in Alabama since 2004.
Wicker Point opened for play last week, culminating Morgan's efforts since he arrived there in March, 2021...
2023-09-2925 min
Rising Star of Turf: James Morgan, Wicker Point Golf ClubJames Morgan was fresh out of Lake City Community College (now Florida Gateway College) and a summer/part-time stint at the Country Club of Orlando when he followed CCO superintendent Kasey Kauff to build Trinity Forest in Dallas. Morgan started as an assistant and was promoted to superintendent during his 5+ year stay at the Coore/Crenshaw layout. That Coore/Crenshaw connection led him to being selected to grow in Wicker Point Golf Club on Lake Martin, the first new golf construction in Alabama since 2004.
Wicker Point opened for play last week, culminating Morgan's efforts since he arrived there in March, 2021...
2023-09-2926 min
Renovation Report: Building a Golf Course Construction Business | Matt StaffieriIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Matthew Staffieri of MAS Golf Construction (Hopkinton, MA) about building a successful golf course construction business from scratch. Staffieri graduated from UCONN with a degree in agronomy and then worked at The Country Club for the 1999 Ryder Cup, where he became intrigued with the idea of shifting careers from golf course maintenance to construction. Teaming up with golf course architects is part of the process.
2023-02-2716 min
All Star of Turf: Michael Morris, CGCSOur latest All Star of Turf is Michael Morris, CGCS, 36-year Director of Buildings and Grounds at Crystal Downs Country Club in Frankfort, Michigan. A native of Frankfort, Mike is one of the few golf course property managers who has spent his entire career at one course, in his hometown. He is also a rarity in obtaining a BA and MS in English and film studies at Michigan State before realizing that life on the golf course spoke to him more than a future in academia.
He is known internationally for his work with Dr. Thom Nikolai in quantifying the e...
2023-02-1945 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf: Michael Morris, CGCSOur latest All Star of Turf is Michael Morris, CGCS, 36-year Director of Buildings and Grounds at Crystal Downs Country Club in Frankfort, Michigan. A native of Frankfort, Mike is one of the few golf course property managers who has spent his entire career at one course, in his hometown. He is also a rarity in obtaining a BA and MS in English and film studies at Michigan State before realizing that life on the golf course spoke to him more than a future in academia.
He is known internationally for his work with Dr. Thom Nikolai in quantifying the e...
2023-02-1944 min
All Stars of Turf: Scott Dodson and John Taylor | Golf Course Hockey ChallengeIn this first "It's not just about growing grass" segment of TurfNet All Stars of Turf, we recognize Scott Dodson, CGCS, and John Taylor. Both career superintendents but perhaps better known as the founders of the Golf Course Hockey Challenge, an annual 2-day/4-game tournament that attracted as many as 16 teams of hockey playing superintendents, assistants and suppliers over a 25+ year run.
Dodson has been at the Park Country Club in Williamsville (Buffalo) NY for 30 years. Taylor is the property manager at the Grand Niagara Golf Club near Niagara Falls, Ontario.
TurfNet fielded a team in the Hockey Challenge for 22...
2023-01-3054 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Stars of Turf: Scott Dodson and John Taylor | Golf Course Hockey ChallengeIn this first "It's not just about growing grass" segment of TurfNet All Stars of Turf, we recognize Scott Dodson, CGCS, and John Taylor. Both career superintendents but perhaps better known as the founders of the Golf Course Hockey Challenge, an annual 2-day/4-game tournament that attracted as many as 16 teams of hockey playing superintendents, assistants and suppliers over a 25+ year run.
Dodson has been at the Park Country Club in Williamsville (Buffalo) NY for 30 years. Taylor is the property manager at the Grand Niagara Golf Club near Niagara Falls, Ontario.
TurfNet fielded a team in the Hockey Challenge for 22...
2023-01-3053 min
Renovation Report with Dave Oatis: Considerations for Renovation and RestorationIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, former USGA Green Section agronomist and now independent consultant Dave Oatis chats with Anthony Pioppi about things clubs should consider prior to embarking on a restoration or major renovation project.
2022-11-0333 min
The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsCoring (hollow-tine cultivation) as a growth stimulator, plus estimated N mineralization from SOMIs growth stimulation the real benefit of coring turfgrass? https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/coring-maybe-real-benefit-is-something-else/Organic matter reduction calculations from coring: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/hollow-tine-solid-topdress-organic-matter/ How much nitrogen mineralization is reasonable to expect from soil organic matter? https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/estimated-n-mineralization-soil-organic-matter/ Understanding carbon podcast with Frank Rossi: https://www.turfnet.com/podcasts/rossi/understanding_carbon/ Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/fhDsaTnTuTARead 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/u...
2022-11-0333 min
All Star of Turf | John Carlone, CGCS: Surviving and Thriving in a Tough MarketSome career superintendents make their marks by hosting major tournaments or pushing the agronomic envelope, while others quietly go about their business of growing great grass while also navigating the potholes and pitfalls that invariably spring up over time. John Carlone, CGCS, has done that over 37 years as a golf course superintendent at two clubs in one of the toughest markets in the industry: Long Island, NY.
Fresh out of the University of Rhode Island (where he had a notable roommate, Frank Rossi), Carlone went to work for Scott Niven at the Stanwich Club in 1983 before taking over the reins...
2022-10-2735 min
TurfNet PodcastsAll Star of Turf | John Carlone, CGCS: Surviving and Thriving in a Tough MarketSome career superintendents make their marks by hosting major tournaments or pushing the agronomic envelope, while others quietly go about their business of growing great grass while also navigating the potholes and pitfalls that invariably spring up over time. John Carlone, CGCS, has done that over 37 years as a golf course superintendent at two clubs in one of the toughest markets in the industry: Long Island, NY.
Fresh out of the University of Rhode Island (where he had a notable roommate, Frank Rossi), Carlone went to work for Scott Niven at the Stanwich Club in 1983 before taking over the reins...
2022-10-2734 min
Renovation Report with Mike Osley: Resurrecting a Storm-Damaged Community AssetIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Anthony Pioppi chats with Michael Osley, CGCS, about his relocation from a 20-year stint in Colorado to take over the resurrection of St. Joseph Bay Golf Club in the crook of the Florida Panhandle. Challenges abounded, including significant course damage and losing his family's home to Hurricane Michael within months of relocating.
2022-10-1219 min
The EarthWorks PodcastEW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Peter McCormick Part 2This is the second of a two part podcast series with Joel Simmons and Peter McCormick, founder and maestro of TurfNet. Peter talks about his challenges, over the years, with depression, alcohol and other mental health considerations. He shares some of the warning signs and coping strategies that turf managers should be aware of. In Part 1, the topics ranged from McCormick's background in the greenhouse and turf industries, his rebounding from various terminations and the beginning of TurfNet. They also discuss COVID and its repercussions for TurfNet and throughout the industry, now and moving forward. Peter touches on...
2022-09-151h 02
The Talking GreenkeeperFrank RossiFrank Rossi PhD is the Associate Professor at the School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section at Cornell University. Dr. Rossi is the host of the Cornell Turfgrass Turf Show Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cornell-turfgrass-turf-show-podcast/id313398419 And The Frankly Speaking Podcast which is available on Turfnet Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turfnet-radio/id1039214964 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.dryject.com Email questions & inquires to: th...
2022-09-101h 14
The EarthWorks PodcastEW Podcast - Joel Simmons with Peter McCormick Part 1If you have been in the turf industry during the past 30 years you are familiar with the online platform TurfNet. This week we start a two part series with TurfNet Founder Peter McCormick. TurfNet has been, as their tag line, says “Rooted In Innovation Since 1994. They have built a powerful online community for “TurfHeads” all across the world. In the TurfNet Forum they have helped many people find new employees and sell used equipment. In part one Peter talks about the history and building of TurfNet and his experience in the turf industry from the greenhouse to selling iron.
2022-09-091h 05
Rising Stars of Turf: Ryan Moy, Mitch Ronning and Peter Braun at MNUFCThe big question on the turf industry's mind after the epic 2016 Ryder Cup Matches at Hazeltine National Golf Club (Chaska, MN) was, "Where's (senior assistant superintendent) Ryan Moy gonna go?" Turns out the answer was one just about nobody expected: Head Groundskeeper for the Minnesota United Football Club at the still under-construction Allianz Field in St. Paul and their training grounds in Blaine, MN.
Once Ryan settled in there he was followed by former Hazeltine interns Mitch Ronning and Peter Braun to form the core of the MNUFC groundskeeping team. We at TurfNet got to know Peter when he was...
2022-05-2845 min
TurfNet PodcastsRising Stars of Turf: Ryan Moy, Mitch Ronning and Peter Braun at MNUFCThe big question on the turf industry's mind after the epic 2016 Ryder Cup Matches at Hazeltine National Golf Club (Chaska, MN) was, "Where's (senior assistant superintendent) Ryan Moy gonna go?" Turns out the answer was one just about nobody expected: Head Groundskeeper for the Minnesota United Football Club at the still under-construction Allianz Field in St. Paul and their training grounds in Blaine, MN.
Once Ryan settled in there he was followed by former Hazeltine interns Mitch Ronning and Peter Braun to form the core of the MNUFC groundskeeping team. We at TurfNet got to know Peter when he was...
2022-05-2844 min
Henry westons old mate the podcastHWOM with Jeff Stahman @TurfMend. Risk and Reward.Stu is joined by Jeff on another turf talk episode form the USA. As a former golf course superintendent Jeff talks us through his career and the circumstances that saw him leave the day to day golf course turf maintenance industry and start the ever expanding Divot mix business Turfmend. A real story of success Jeff also offers some thoughts on the current labour shortage within the turf industry and offers up some key components he's felt have allowed him to succeed with Turfmend. Support from family being top of his list.
Links:
https://www.turfmend.com/
https://www.barenbrug...
2022-03-2832 min
ATC Office HoursLeaf nutrient analyses (tissue tests) with Doug SoldatDoug Soldat joined me to discuss tissue tests for turfgrass, and how we might make use of them (or not) to make decisions about fertilizer.Frankly Speaking episode with some discussion of tissue testing: https://www.turfnet.com/podcasts/rossi/organic_matters_soldat/ATC website posts tagged "tissue test": https://www.asianturfgrass.com/tag/tissue-test/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/91uKNFJxGDYDoug's pinned tweet about soil and tissue tests: https://twitter.com/djsoldat/status/1067427174204854277
Turf Without Borders show page: https://turfwb.asianturfgrass.com/ATC soil tests: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/project/soil-tests/...
2022-03-151h 09
TurfNet PodcastsMeMaintenance: A Visit with Paul B. Hurst, The Most Interesting Man in TurfPeter McCormick visits with Paul B. Hurst, husband of Kristi, father of Nicholas, Madison and Molli, dogfather of Lyla, man of many hats, guitar-playing half of MidLife acoustic duo, instructor in the multi-part So, You Want to Be a Sales Guy video series, honoree of a 2021 TurfNet Jerry Coldiron Positivity Award, and arguably the Most Interesting Man in Turf.
They chat about a recent Tweet of Paul's and how the social media success of his and Kristi's singing and "nitwittery" on Twitter over the past two years have meant to them, and his business. Check it out.
2022-02-2634 min
MeMaintenance: A Visit with Paul B. Hurst, The Most Interesting Man in TurfPeter McCormick visits with Paul B. Hurst, husband of Kristi, father of Nicholas, Madison and Molli, dogfather of Lyla, man of many hats, guitar-playing half of MidLife acoustic duo, instructor in the multi-part So, You Want to Be a Sales Guy video series, honoree of a 2021 TurfNet Jerry Coldiron Positivity Award, and arguably the Most Interesting Man in Turf.
They chat about a recent Tweet of Paul's and how the social media success of his and Kristi's singing and "nitwittery" on Twitter over the past two years have meant to them, and his business. Check it out.
2022-02-2635 min
Henry westons old mate the podcastHWOM with PETER McCORMICK. DEPRESSION AND SOBRIETY.STU IS JOINED BY PETER McCORMICK. PETER IS THE FOUNDER OF TURFNET IN THE USA AND HAS LONG CAMPAIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MENATL HEALTH ISSUES WITHIN THE TURF INDUSTRY. PETER CHATS WITH STU ABOUT HIS OWN BATTLES WITH DEPRESSION AND HOW HE HAS DEVELOPED MANY DIFFERENT COPING MECHANISMS OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING USING MUSIC AS A THERAPY TOOL. PETER GAVE UP DRINKING ALCOHOL LATE 2019 AND THIS FORMS AN INTERESTING PART OF THE CHAT. PLEASE SHARE THE PODCAST AND LEAVE US A 5 STAR REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST PROVIDER.
2022-02-191h 06
TurfNet Renovation Report with Doug Larson, The Shore ClubAnthony Pioppi chats with Doug Larson, golf course superintendent at The Shore Club in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, about his 35+ year career from superintendent to sales and back to superintendent, and the ongoing renovation work spearheaded by Tyler Rae, golf course architect.
Larson describes the bunker work as "economical but with a big impact". Listen in to find out how they're doing it.
Presented by Golf Preservations, The Andersons and Capillary Bunkers.
2022-01-1932 minATC Office HoursTom Cook on lawn ecology, bentgrass, and climax species in the Pacific NorthwestWatch the video of this conversation: https://youtu.be/Xga9_uA8MBgRead more about Tom Cook in this article: https://www.turfnet.com/blogs/entry/1452-tom-cook-pioneered-the-turf-program-at-oregon-state-university/
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/tourATC newsletters: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/
2021-12-031h 28
Renovation Report with Peter Brooks, CGCS: Fairway Regrassing in S FloridaIn this episode of The TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Peter Brooks, CGCS, superintendent at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida since 1987, about the ABCs of fairway regrassing in South Florida.
2021-11-2625 min
Behind The TurfEp 36 John Neylan Turf Agronomist & Shane GreenhillIn todays episode I have 2 guests who I have been wanting to get onto the show. John Neylan is very well known in Australia and worldwide with his research and agronomy services. John has been lead the AGCSA (now ASTMA) for a number of years and also worked independently. He is now with SportEng in developing and designing sportsturf facilities. He also continues to conduct research in turf and lately has been doing work got the VGCSA (Victorian Golf Course Superintendents). My other guest is Shane Greenhill who is the superintendent of Sorrento golf club located on the southern...
2021-11-2448 min
Renovation Report: Brad Klein with Peter Bly, Brooklawn Country ClubIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Brad Klein chats with 41-year veteran superintendent Peter Bly of Brooklawn Country Club (Fairfield, CT), host site of the 2021 US Senior Women's Open.
Presented by Golf Preservations, The Andersons and Capillary Bunkers.
2021-06-2537 min
Rockbottum Radio: What's Next for Golf Ops?In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, RW tries to deliver the news amidst financial confusion triggered by Ludell practicing Modern Monetary Theory and nationwide post-ED (electile dysfunction).
The gang tries to strategerize ways to keep TN intellectual property from being stolen... again, while Momma ferrets out a spy with a Kansas accent on the crew.
In a change of pace, RW offers up some film and book reviews to help us all survive the stay at home lifestyle. Films for TurfNet Villagers to watch include The Vast of Night(low budget but brilliant, sci-fi set in the '50s, Amazon Prime...
2021-02-0113 min
Renovation Report with Mike Manthey, Midland Hills Country ClubIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Mike Manthey, superintendent at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville, MN about the recent renovation of the Seth Raynor design. Led by architect Jim Urbina, the project was started and completed in 2020 under Covid-19 safety protocols.
For more history of the project, check out https://golf.com/travel/seth-raynor-map-found-midland-hills/
2021-01-1440 min
The Lipouts Podcast with Nathan CraceEp. 011 - Mele Kalikimaka (the Merry Christmas Episode) with Dave Wilber from Littleton, CO - December 21, 2020
In what is the last episode of the podcast for 2020, Dave Wilber (@TurfgrassZealot) sits down with Nathan for a one-on-one interview from a snowy Littleton, Colorado (while Landon is away “on assignment”) to talk about the importance of mental wellness, not only during the holidays and a pandemic, but also all year long. Although Dave is a long-time member of the golf turf industry and member of the GCSAA, in recent years he has become an advocate for mental wellness and an article in Golf Digest in the Fall of 2019 placed him squarely in that spotlight on a nat...
2020-12-211h 05
Renovation Report: Chris Cochran of Nicklaus Design on American DunesIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host John Reitman chats with Chris Cochran, Senior Design Associate of Nicklaus Design, about the American Dunes Golf Club project in Grand Haven, MI.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2020-11-1620 min
Renovation Report with Scott LesChander, Terrace Park Country ClubIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Jon Kiger chats with Scott LesChander, superintendent at Terrace Park Country Club near Cincinnati, about the ongoing renovation work and irrigation system upgrade.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2020-10-2619 min
TurfNet University: Todd Hicks of Ohio State UniversityIn this edition of TurfNet University, sponsored by Brandt, Todd Hicks of the turfgrass pathology department at Ohio State University discusses some of the issues that he and colleague Joe Rimelspach are hearing from golf course superintendents. This includes disease issues like dollar spot and anthracnose as well as other challenges associated with stress from traffic, a lot of play and a summer that has been very hot and dry. He also discusses some of the challenges to helping superintendents while being prohibited from traveling to golf courses around the state due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020-09-0718 min
TurfNet University: Frank Hale, Ph.D., University of Tennessee talks turf pestsFrank Hale, Ph.D., entomologist at the University of Tennessee, talks about turfgrass insect pests that are common and native to warm- and cool-season turf in Tennessee, and also shares management tips. Hale, who is based at the university's Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville, also discusses how changing climate conditions have affected pest migration, the threat of invasive species and the importance of daily scouting on golf courses to minimize damage and inputs.
2020-08-0740 min
Turfgrass Hotline Northeast with Rich Buckley, Rutgers Turf Diagnostic LabIn this episode of the TurfNet Turfgrass Hotline Northeast, Frank Rossi and Rich Buckley discuss the onset of summer stress, anthracnose, root diseases and how to build resiliency into your playing surfaces. As Frank and Rich “make do with what they got”, the rest of us get to enjoy another lively conversation regarding the pest and stress turf managers are facing in the northeast!
Recorded July 7, 2020. Presented by DryJect, Civitas and Plant Food Company.
2020-07-1717 min
TurfNet University: Coming back from Covid-19 with Karl DannebergerOhio State professor Karl Danneberger, Ph.D., shares his experience with the Covid-19 virus. Karl was diagnosed with virus in March, spent a month in the hospital at OSU. He talks with us about pre-existing conditions that made him more vulnerable to the disease, his experiences on a ventilator, going through rehab, dealing with some residual health issues since being released from the hospital, the strength of his family, what it was like to finally see his wife after being apart for a month and his newfound appreciation for the Whopper sandwich.
2020-06-3052 min
Rockbottum Radio: Positive Energy Defeats Negative VibesIn this episode of Rockbottum Radio, direct from deep in the TurfNet Zone, Willy preaches the power of positive energy in the face of the negative vibrations emanating from... well, just about everywhere these days. Multi-tasking while preaching, Willy also must deal with troublesome golfers, weakening infrastructure, another Mushroom Burger Day, and allegations of poison on the Food and Beer cart.
During the hallucinogenic bliss of Shroom Burger Day, the truth behind what happened to Hector is accidentally revealed.
Willy shares tips to help us endure an economic adjustment with a positive outlook, and then unleashes one of the great St...
2020-05-2221 min
Renovation Report w/Dean Sparks: Ongoing Improvements at Davenport CCIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Dean Sparks, golf course superintendent at Davenport (IA) Country Club about the ongoing improvements being performed in-house under the annual guidance of architects Ron Forse and Jim Nagle.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2020-05-1527 min
Renovation Report: Scott Bordner at Union League National Golf ClubIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Scott Bordner, who recently moved from Chicago Golf Club to a rebuild project of the old Sand Barrens Golf Club in Swainton, New Jersey, near Atlantic City. Renamed Union League National Golf Club, the original Hurdzan/Fry design is being redone by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2020-03-3026 minThe Turfgrass Zealot Project: Life And Virus Talk With Guest Kevin HicksJoin Dave Wilber and Kevin Hicks as they talk about what the Corona Virus means to looking at our world going forward.
Kevin Hicks is the Western Regional Agronomist for Earthworks. He's also been a golf course superintendent and understands very well what times of change mean in our business. Kevin recently tweeted a short video talking about his thoughts about preparing for change and difficult times. It was a from the heart masterpice. You can see it here.
Dave asked Kevin to go more into depth about that video. What came from that was a sharing of wisdom and...
2020-03-281h 11
The Turfgrass Zealot Project Ep. 20-01 with Peter KesslerDave Wilber interviews Peter Kessler, long time host and driving force of The Golf Channel.
The Turfgrass Zealot project starts his year 2020 season with a bang! Peter Kessler, known as perhaps the greatest interviewer in Golf Media history joins Dave Wilber for a fun and unique conversation. Peter talks about his love of the game and those in the game. And provides some facinating stories. Wrestling with Arnie? Yes. It's here. Peter also talks about what Golf Course Superintendents and Greenkeeping mean to him.
Enjoy this conversation with two dedicated and unique, if not outright savants. Only on TurfNet.com!
2020-03-041h 24
Making The Turn PodcastMTT - "Uncovering the Architectural History of Your Golf Course" with Anthony Pioppi at the 2020 Tennessee Turfgrass Conference and ShowThe latest episode is a recorded seminar from the 2020 Tennessee Turfgrass Conference and Show. The seminar talk was given by Mr. Anthony Pioppi and it was titled "Uncovering the Architectural History of Your Golf Course" Really great talk and lots of good information for clubs out there.
If you have any questions after the episode or want to reach out to me or Anthony please don't hesitate. Anthony can be found at Turfnet as a podcast host and also currently serves as Executive Director for the Seth Raynor Society. You can also find him on Twitter @AnthonyPioppi
2020-02-2458 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Rob Collins of King Collins GC DesignIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Anthony Pioppi chats with Rob Collins of King Collins Golf Course Design, one of the new generation of "movers and shapers" bringing fresh thought to golf course design and construction.
King Collins is the firm behind Sweetens Cove, Signal Mountain and The Buck Club, and is currently reworking the old Rondout Country Club in Accord, NY, a renovated 12-hole public track in Jackson, MI, and the new Landmand project in Nebraska.
Presented by Golf Course Preservations and The Andersons.
2020-02-1743 min
Rockbottum Radio: Tracking The Cowardly BullTwit-Slinging 'TruthersIn this episode of Rockbottum Radio, broadcasting from deep in the TurfNet Zone, Momma cooks up Himalayan Possum Stew and has to call in an expert pathologist... Aint Feemy picks the range and doesn't feel a thing... and an important golf corporation exec gets trapped by the Robot Commode in Rockbottum's new high-tech restroom.
Baffled with BS: During Willy's intellectual segment, Buddy rounds up a road trip posse to hunt down the TurfTruthers, a gang of dry-gulchin', bulltwit slingin' yayhoos just trying to fit in with the cool kids and avenge years of wedgies and toilet swirlies. Momma says it bes...
2019-11-1411 min
TurfNet Renovation Report w/Jeff Johnson: The Regrassing of MinikahdaIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Jeff Johnson, golf course superintendent at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, about their 2018 strip-and-seed regrassing project that opened earlier this year.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2019-11-031h 11
Living Legends: Dick Gray, PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, FloridaDick Gray of PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, talks about the art of greenkeeping and career longevity in this episode of Living Legends. The 2016 TurfNet Superintendent of the Year, Gray also discusses the importance of coaching and training his staff and how a superintendent only can be as successful as the rest of his team. Other topics include how people like Pete Dye and activities including snook fishing and "wrasslin" in high school and college have shaped his career as a greenkeeper.
2019-09-241h 15
Rockbottum Radio: Who is poaching our assistants?In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, RW reveals who is poaching our assistants, equipment techs and crew members, while explaining how to defeat the Mole People with careful use of the TurfNet Jobs board.
In "Storytime" he tells about the time the Mole People almost got him.
Also, Boof gets into it with Aint Feemy about her yoga pants, the gang provides a few tips to help determine whether your course is operating under Skeletal parameters or has just hit Rockbottum, and the Anti-Golf protest leader returns in his new role as local college golf coach.
For your listening pleasure...
2019-09-0916 min
Women in Turf: Tracey Maddison of BIGGAIn this podcast for the TurfNet multimedia Women in Turf series, Jon Kiger chats with Tracey Maddison, head of membership at BIGGA, about the challenge of getting more females involved in golf course maintenance.
Presented by Foley.
2019-09-0411 min
Renovation Report with Jim Barrett, irrigation designer and consultantIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Jim Barrett of James Barrett Associates, noted golf course irrigation designer and consultant.
It could be argued that nobody in the golf business knows more about irrigation than Jim Barrett, who started designing irrigation systems back in 1972 for Robert Trent Jones before starting his own shop in 1984. There are also few in the industry more respected.
Irrigation designers fly well under the radar that puts golf course architects in the spotlight, but the job they do is no less critical to a well-functioning golf course operation.
Listen...
2019-08-0928 min
Renovation Report: Tad King, worldwide shaper/builder/designerIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Anthony Pioppi chats with Tad King of King Collins Golf Course Design. King explains how he morphed from shaper and builder into a golf course designer, and relates some of the challenges and rewards of working on projects around the world.
Presented by The Andersons and Golf Preservations.
2019-08-0733 min
Dr. Lee Miller of UMO: early Pythium, Zoysia winterkill, bentgrass bonkingIn this episode of the TurfNet Turfgrass Hotline, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Lee Miller of the University of Missouri about prevention, appearance and control of early Pythium root disease... which is not a fungus, he emphasizes. With the very wet conditions this year in many parts of the country, "...all you need for Pythum to get a grip is a pond for it to swim in." He notes that preventative control applications as early as April may be necessary under these conditions.
Another topic is winterkill of Zoysia which was particularly bad this past winter in the transition zone. "D...
2019-08-0719 min
Turfgrass Hotline with Rich Buckley, Rutgers Diagnostic Lab, August 2019In this episode of the TurfNet Turfgrass Hotline, Frank Rossi chats with the always "frank" Rich Buckley of the Rutgers Diagnostic Lab about what he's seeing in the lab and what he's attributing it to: disease or abiotic stresses.
Presented by Intelligro/Civitas and DryJect.
2019-08-0515 min
Turfgrass Hotline with Steve McDonald: Mid-Atlantic Update, August 2019In this episode of TurfNet Turfgrass Hotline with Frank Rossi, Steve McDonald of Turfgrass Disease Solutions updates us on the turf disease and cultural conditions of the mid-Atlantic area for August, 2019.
Presented by DryJect and Intelligro/Civitas Turf Defense.
2019-08-0518 min
Renovation Report: Baptism by Fire Ross Restoration for Drew White at RivertonIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, Anthony Pioppi chats with Drew White, new superintendent at The Riverton Country Club in Cinnaminson, NJ, about the Donald Ross restoration project White started one week after he was hired this spring.
Follow along on the Riverton CC Agronomy Twitter feed as the project progresses
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2019-06-121h 11
Turfgrass Hotline with Rich Buckley, Rutgers Diagnostic Lab - 6/12/19In this episode of TurfNet Turfgrass Hotline, Frank Rossi chats with Rich Buckley of the Rutgers Diagnostic Lab about problems, patterns and trends he is seeing in the lab from samples sent in across the country.
Recorded June 11, 2019.
Presented by Civitas Turf Defense and DryJect.
2019-06-1214 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Eric Johnson - Regrassing of Chambers BayIn this episode of The TurfNet Renovation Report, Anthony Pioppi chats with Eric Johnson, director of agronomy at Chambers Bay, about the recent regrassing of greens from fescue to Poa annua sod.
Presented by Golf Preservations -- the greens drainage specialists -- and The Andersons Plant Nutrient Group.
2019-05-171h 11
Turfgrass Hotline: Frank Rossi w/ Jim Kerns, NCSU - How the South is Shaping UpIn this April 5, 2019 session of Turfgrass Hotline on TurfNet RADIO, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Jim Kerns of NCSU about how southern turf is shaping up for the 2019 season.
Presented by DryJect and Civitas Turf Defense.
2019-04-0513 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Brian SilvaIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report -- presented by The Andersons and Golf Preservations -- host Anthony Pioppi chats with golf course architect Brian Silva.
Starting with Silva's "Lego-esque" career path from Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass (AS in turf management, BS in landscape architecture plus graduate work) to instructor at Lake City Community College, to doing site visits with the USGA Green Section and on to working with noted New England golf course architect Geoffrey Cornish, and ultimately his own firm, Brian Silva Design of Dover, NH.
According to the humorous and self-deprecating Silva, "I should b...
2019-04-021h 11The Talking Greenkeeper#24, Paul MacCormackPaul MacCormack is the superintendent/general manager of the Fox Meadow Golf Course in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Paul is also the author of, "The Mindful Superintendent blog on Turfnet.com https://www.turfnet.com/blogs/blog/8-paul-maccormack-the-mindful-superintendent/https://www.turfnet.com/blogs/blog/8-paul-maccormack-the-mindful-superintendent/
2019-03-312h 42
Rockbottum Radio: Porter goes to the vet... and other important stuffIn this episode of Rockbottum Radio, direct from Rockbottum Country Club, Randy offers another piece of Skeletal Golf Theory, Storytime, the official nominations for the Turpentine Corncob Award, a PSA about self improvement, how they intend to launch the TurfNet Wildlife calendar, Booferd falls in a bunker and can't get out, an emergency meeting of the Mystic Order of Greenkeepers, and Bertram Mooler, the Alphabet's Special Investigator and Golf Industry Censor arrives unannounced.
Presented by VinylGuard Golf.
2019-03-0820 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Canadian gc architect Jeff MingayIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Canadian golf course architect Jeff Mingay. Topics include other Canadian architects (famous or not, modern or classic), hoops to jump through to work in the US, favorite golf course designs of some little-known architects.
Presented by Golf Preservations and The Andersons.
2019-02-1538 min
Renovation Report: Kelly Shumate and the rebuilding/renovation of The GreenbrierIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Kelly Shumate, director of agronomy at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulfur Springs, WV.
Only two weeks before the 2016 PGA Greenbrier Classic was scheduled to be played, the entire state of West Virginia was ravaged by 11" of rain in five hours, and resultant flash flooding.
The golf courses at The Greenbrier were covered with mud and silt, and there was standing water everywhere. Greens were destroyed, and the sand in the bunkers washed away by the rushing waters.
Beyond that, several maintenance team members lost their homes, and...
2018-11-2832 min
Renovation Report: Len Curtin at George Wright Golf Course in BostonIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, presented by Golf Preservations, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Len Curtin, superintendent at the city-owned George Wright Golf Course, a 1932 Donald Ross course in Boston.
The task of bringing the busy course up to current standards within the fiscal and labor constraints of a city-owned facility has been a rewarding challenge for Curtin, superintendent there since 2004.
2018-08-1735 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Doug DeGrood... Regrassing MinikahdaIn this episode of The TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Doug DeGrood, past chairman of the grounds committee at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. They discuss the pros, cons and politics involved in the upcoming fairway and greens regrassing of the famed Donald Ross course.
Presented by Golf Preservations, greens drainage and total renovation services.
2018-07-1937 min
Rockbottum Radio: Momma bans chaw at Rockbottum CC!Broadcasting from our mountain cabin as we take a break from golf for some trout fishing, we sit around the campfire and learn why Momma decided to ban tobacco at Rockbottum CC (Something terrible happened at the US Open)
Also, Brandy Chablis, noted turf expert, gets nominated for the Angry Elf Trophy, Ludell explains Toxic Masculinities and TurfNet cyclist Ty Magner wins the National Championship.
Presented by VinylGuard Golf.
2018-07-1121 min
Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Scott Ramsay CGCS, Yale Golf CourseIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Anthony Pioppi chats with Scott Ramsay, CGCS, about the ongoing restoration of the Seth Raynor-designed classic at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
Ramsay has been at Yale since 2003 and was the TurfNet Superintendent of the Year in 2006. Working for an academic institution, he occasionally claims the tongue-in-cheek title of "Director of the Department of Applied Botany" at Yale.
The "renovation of the renovation" at Yale -- a complete renovation was finished up in 2003 -- focuses on reclaiming lost green area and tree removal. The Yale course in the middle of a 4...
2018-06-1430 min
Frankly Speaking: PopUp with Jon Kiger... Scotland, BTME and Ireland tripsIn this Frankly Speaking PopUp Podcast, host Frank Rossi chats with TurfNet's Jon Kiger about the recent TurfNet Members' Trip to Scotland, the upcoming trip to BTME/Harrogate in England (where space is still available), and the TurfNet Members' Trip back to Ireland next October.
Presented by DryJect and Civitas.
2018-01-0517 min
The Turfgrass Zealot Project, Special Episode: Celebrating Jerry ColdironA great friend of TurfNet, Jerry Coldiron, needs to be remembered as the wonderful amazing man that he was.
Peter McCormick, Founder and Maestro of TurfNet and Dave Wilber, The Turfgrass Zealot, take time to talk about the passing of a great friend and Turfhead. To so many, Jerry was a light of positive infulence and his untimely and unexpected passing will leave a huge hole in the industry.
We speak candidly about what relationships mean and how the relationships that last are formed and maintained. And we tell some good stories about a good guy.
If you didn't know...
2017-12-041h 24
TurfNet PodcastsThe Turfgrass Zealot Project, Special Episode: Celebrating Jerry ColdironA great friend of TurfNet, Jerry Coldiron, needs to be remembered as the wonderful amazing man that he was.
Peter McCormick, Founder and Maestro of TurfNet and Dave Wilber, The Turfgrass Zealot, take time to talk about the passing of a great friend and Turfhead. To so many, Jerry was a light of positive infulence and his untimely and unexpected passing will leave a huge hole in the industry.
We speak candidly about what relationships mean and how the relationships that last are formed and maintained. And we tell some good stories about a good guy.
If you didn't know...
2017-12-041h 23
TurfNet Renovation Report: Butch Sheffield of North Ridge Country ClubIn this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, presented by Golf Preservations and Jacobsen, host Jon Kiger chats with Butch Sheffield, long-time superintendent at North Ridge Country Club about the recent practice facility renovation there.
2017-10-2015 min
The Turfgrass Zealot Project Ep. # 31 Dave Wilber on The Open ChampionshipWhy is The Open Championship of Golf required watching, listening and study for Turfheads? Dave Wilber explains.
Do you know that The Open was once an event set aside for Greenkeepers, Clubmakers and Caddies?
What are the key features of Royal Birkdale, host of the 146th year that this event has been played?
How does the weather and the grasses play into who will win and who will lose?
Dave wilber gives his empassioned opinion about the Soul Surfing that is Links Golf. And why events played on The Links are so special. Because in oder to understand the game's p...
2017-07-2031 min
The Hemphills: Four generations of greenkeepers at PortstewartIn this audio interview for TurfNet On Tour/TurfNet Radio live from the Irish Open, host Jon Kiger chats with Robert Hemphill, who represents the third of four generations of greenkeepers to be employed at Portstewart Golf Club, home of the 2017 Irish Open. Robert’s, father, uncle, grandfather and now son Jonathan all worked at Portstewart.
Robert discusses the Hemphill/Portstewart “family tree” and explains ways of maintaining the course that seem primitive by today’s standards. He shares his insights into the evolution of greenkeeping and even explains that rabbit trapping was a way to protect the course while providing...
2017-07-0919 min
TurfNet on Tour with Eugene Hennessy, European Tour consultant, at PortstewartLive from the Irish Open at Portstewart Golf Club in Northern Ireland where TurfNet has a volunteer contigent, Jon Kiger chats with Eugene Hennessy, greenkeeping consultant with the European Tour, about the preparations at Portstewart in advance of the Irish Open.
A spring that started out mild in Ireland soon turned unseasonably cold and Eugene discusses the concerns and ultimate outcome on the turf at Portstewart Golf Club. HIs course visits in advance of tournament week served as helpful checkpoints and progress reports to Bernard Findlay and the staff and members of Portstewart Golf Club.
Presented by IVI Sandtrapper, Tru-Turf...
2017-07-0511 minThe Renovation Report with Guest Thomas Bastis, CGCSEight Years. It's a blink of an eye. Thomas Bastis checks in with Dave Wilber 8 years after his world class renovation of The California Golf Club of San Francisco.
Thomas shares his experience in looking back as his old/new golf course matures. It hasn't all been easy. But he's candid about what worked and what didn't work and what he might do again. He also gets firm and fast with some good stories and insights. And being the early adopting tech leader that he is, Thomas speaks about what he's working on. Always keeping it new.
It's an hour...
2016-12-1557 minThe Renovation Report: Straight Talk with Guest Golf Course Architect Mike YoungDave Wilber gets into the reality of design, renovation, restoration and rehabilitation with golf course architect Mike Young.
With over 40 designs under his belt, Mike Young has been a strong voice in the golf construction and renovation business for a very long time. A great communicator and an outspoken thinker, Mike doesn't suffer fools or pull punches when it comes to telling it like it is. Maybe it is his Georgia roots. Maybe it is just who he is. Perhaps both.
But quiet passion is still passion. And now Mike, along with his son, Ashley, finds himself in the position...
2016-05-1657 minThe Turfgrass Zealot Project, Ep. 23 with Guests Kevin Hicks and Jon KigerEpisode 23 of The TZP brings us chats with Kevin Hicks, GCS at The Coeur D'Alene Golf Resort and TurfNet's Jon Kiger taking about TurfNet's participation in The Irish Open at The K Club.
Kevin Hicks is ssuch a good guy. I reached out to him on the off chance that he could do a short interview and he stepped right up the the plate. He's a great guy, an old friend and a proud father. We get to know a little more about him and talk about my adventure into the bowels of the famous Floating Green.
Jon Kiger joins m...
2016-05-121h 24TurfNet Renovation Report with Guest Samson Bailey of Golf PreservationsJoin Dave Wilber as he talks with Samson Bailey of Golf Preservations and learns about the amazing things that this company is doing for Golf!
Samson Bailey is Owner, CEO and Visonary of Golf Preservations. For a decade, his company has been installing drainage and working with renovation and restoration at some of America's finest golf facilities. Samson talks about how he got started, how he looks at often challenging work and how he believes in doing it right.
In addition to all he is doing, Samson has leased the 9-hole Mddlesboro Country Club in Middlesboro, KY. One of America's o...
2016-02-1855 minThe Ladder: Inaugural episode w/ Dan Meersman of the Philadelphia Cricket ClubIn this first episode of The Ladder, our new podcast series aimed at those climbing the career ladder as well as those at the top who are charged with managing a labor force of Millennials.
TurfNet's John Reitman chats with Dan Meersman, director of grounds at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, about how he leverages the tech-savvy of his staff while meeting their need for a better work/life balance than many in this industry are used to.
Meersman was also a previous TurfNet Superintendent of the Year award winner, in 2012.
The Ladder is presented by Penn State World Campus, offering h...
2016-02-1819 min
TurfNet PodcastsOut of the Vortex: Frankly Speaking with Paul MacCormackJoin me in another great chat with Paul MacCormack, GM/supt at Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and author of The Mindful Superintendent blog on TurfNet.com.
We too often get caught up in the whirlwind of life and let that dust storm grind us down. Being mindful of those and all around you can help all of us keep one foot on the ground.
Frankly Speaking is brought to you by DryJect, 21st Century Aeration.
2016-02-1745 min
TurfNet PodcastsThe Turfgrass Zealot Project Ep. #13 with TurfNet founder Peter McCormickThe story of how TurfNet.com came to be comes to life as Dave Wilber interviews founder and creator, Peter McCormick.
In a day and age when new things that actually work are rare, Peter McCormick talks about how TurfNet came to be. It's a great story in thinking way outside the box. It also shows what not worrying about what everyone else is doing can do for creativity. If you haven't heard Peter's entire story, this podcast will give you the 411 on one of the most influential people in the Turfgrass Business today.
The Turfgrass Zealot Project is sponsored...
2015-12-221h 35The Turfgrass Zealot Project Ep. #13 with TurfNet founder Peter McCormickThe story of how TurfNet.com came to be comes to life as Dave Wilber interviews founder and creator, Peter McCormick.
In a day and age when new things that actually work are rare, Peter McCormick talks about how TurfNet came to be. It's a great story in thinking way outside the box. It also shows what not worrying about what everyone else is doing can do for creativity. If you haven't heard Peter's entire story, this podcast will give you the 411 on one of the most influential people in the Turfgrass Business today.
The Turfgrass Zealot Project is sponsored...
2015-12-221h 36The TurfNet Renovation Report with Guest Jim Urbina, Golf Course ArchitectJoin Dave Wilber as he interviews one of the most capable people in the world of Golf Course Architecture, Jim Urbina.
Jim Urbina is one of those people that has been making it happen for 25 years in the industry. Jim's no nonsense style and dedicated study of the classics of golf course architecture make him one of the most interesting people in the world of gof design.
Jim talks about his growing understanding of the relationship between Golf Course Designer and Golf Course Superintendent. His care for restoration of classic design is spiced with his care for the maintenance of...
2015-12-091h 25
The Turfgrass Zealot Project Episode 8 with Guest Jon KigerEpisode 8 of the TZP showcases one of the industry's most unique and wonderful personalities, Jon Kiger of TurfNet.
Join Dave Wilber as he welcomes a spirited chat with Jon Kiger. Jon is alive with enthusiasm for TurfNet and for the industry as a whole. His spirit is infectious and everyone he meets enjoys their relationship with him.
Dave spends a bit of time talking about relationships as well.
The Turfgrass Zealot Project is sponsored by Klingstone. Proven Bunker Performance for 15 years.
2015-11-0429 min
The Renovation Report: Dave Wilber chats with Andy StaplesIf you think you understand golf facility Master Plannning, think again. In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, we have one of the greatest minds in the planning process to talk about what really matters.
Andy Staples is an Architect, Master Planner and Innovator. Dave Wilber spends time with one of the brightest lights in the future of Golf. We'll get to understand what's working and what's not working in the world of design and implementation.
The TurfNet Renovation Report is sponsored by Golf Preservations and Jacobsen.
2015-07-091h 01