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The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsThe ATC blog post bombs of 2024 with Joe GulottiJoe 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-greenkeeper/id1435947281Read 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 https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Listen to the ATC podcast network https://podcasts.asianturfgrass...2025-03-301h 34The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsMy visit to Delaware with Joe Gulotti (The Talking Greenkeeper)A month ago Joe Gulotti and I walked the fairways and greens of the Montchanin Course at Dupont Country Club. I wrote a blog post about that, and we discussed my visit in this episode.Blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/a-visit-to-the-talking-greenkeeper/The Talking Greenkeeper podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281Read more about all kinds of turfgrass topics at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/Get ATC newsletters at https://www.asianturfgrass.com/newsletter/Turfgrass information and decision-making tools at https://www.paceturf.org/PACE Turf YouTube channel...2024-08-3053 min
The Talking GreenkeeperJoe WachterJoe Wachter, GCS joins me to discuss his illustrious career in greenkeeping for the game we all adore, and his final season at Glen Echo Country Club, arguably the Show Me State's finest golf course. Thanks to our sponsors! https://oceanorganics.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/stop-me-if-you-think-youve-heard-this-one-before/799980711?i=799980763 https://open.spotify.com/track/2JN57QFclho4vExKPq6OYg?si=4c1ee6626473493c2024-08-151h 44The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsBlog post bombs of 2023 with Joe GulottiJoe Gulotti, The Talking Greenkeeper, joined me to discuss the ATC blog posts that received the fewest views in 2023. We give these topics one more chance, while talking about quality of ball roll, playability, fertilizer, surface firmness, seminars, translation, and much more.The blog post with these 10 blog post "bombs" is https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ten-posts-no-one-read-2023/Joe's The Talking Greenkeeper podcast is at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281Our "Holiday Special" episode is at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-micah-woods-annual-holiday-special/id1435947281?i=1000639222356Joe's conversation with Matt...2024-01-281h 56
Turf TodayJoe GulottiThe Talking Greenkeeper, Joe Gulotti hops on to chat with the boys about some of the things hes done in his career as well as digging into some great questions from the members. This was a big one for us as Joe has always been an inspiration and such a positive light in our industry. Please Subscribe to Turf Today on Instagram to get all the exclusive content and your crown.2023-08-151h 31The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsBlog post bombs of 2020 with The Talking GreenkeeperJoe Gulotti joined me to go through the list of blog posts that got the fewest views on the ATC website in 2020. There was turf tourism, turf hacks, soil sampling, photosynthetically active radiation, four wheelers, and a lot of turf talk as we went through the list.To get the ATC blog by email: https://subscribepage.com/atc_blog_emailWe discussed this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ten-posts-no-one-read-last-year/The Talking Greenkeeper podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281Follow Joe Gulotti on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardg43We discussed a recent ATC Office Hours with...2023-05-141h 54The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsThe 10 posts no one read last year with Joe GulottiJoe Gulotti joined me to discuss ten blog posts from the ATC blog that got the fewest views in 2022. It's easy to understand why some of these are on the list. A few deserve another chance to be seen. We discuss a range of topics, from maintenance Mondays to 19th holes.Here's the list we were talking about. These are the ten posts no one read last year (in relative terms): https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/ten-posts-no-one-read-last-year-2022/Listen to Joe's "The Talking Greenkeeper" podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281...2023-01-151h 50The Talking GreenkeeperGreg BrandrietGreg Brandriet is a GCS from South Dakota, and for the last two years he and his family have travelled the USA in an RV. Along the way, Greg has home schooled his two sons, while visiting golf course superintendents to learn about their operations. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions and inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2023-01-131h 28The Talking GreenkeeperRichard Hurley PhDDr. Richard Hurley is a Turfgrass Specialist for The Center of Turfgrass Science at Rutgers University, who studied under the renowned turfgrass breeder, Dr. Reed Funk and became one of the few people who earned a PhD in turfgrass breeding. To learn more about Dr. Richard Hurley please visit his website: http://bentgrassdoctor.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2023-01-061h 27The Talking GreenkeeperMicah Woods PhD IVMicah Woods, Chief Scientist of The Asian Turfgrass Center and owner & operator of Pace Turf joins me for his fourth appearance on the podcast. To learn more about Micah check out these sites: https://www.asianturfgrass.com https://www.paceturf.org Micah's Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-atc-doublecut-with-micah-woods/id1598047192 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/atc-office-hours/id1597723558 Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp...2022-12-202h 07The Talking GreenkeeperThe Traveling Greenkeeper: Wilmington Country Club!Jon Urbanski, DOGCG of Wilmington Country Club, South Course GCS Tom McFeely, North Course GCS Brett Snyder, and all the Assistant GCS's, Cody Sander, Nick Leggin, Gavin Kopczynskie and last but not least, Rising Sun Maryland's own, Braden Thomas join me to discuss hosting the 2022 BMW Championship. We also attempt to play the first ever Talking Greenkeeper Newlywed game, which was won by??????? Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions and inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-12-141h 36The Talking GreenkeeperLou StagnerLou Stagner is the data lead for Arccos Golf, co host of The Hack it Out Golf Podcast, and Assistant Golf Coach at Princeton University. To learn more about Arccos golf, please visit: https://www.arccosgolf.com To listen to Lou's podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hack-it-out-golf/id1543363295 To subscribe to Lou's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6d9a687d1ecb/lou-stagner-weekly-newsletter Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email inquires and questions to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-12-071h 08The Talking GreenkeeperSteve PaxtonSteve Paxton, my good friend and brother of the late actor Bill Paxton, joins me to discuss our lives as greenkeepers. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Questions and inquires: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-11-291h 18The Talking GreenkeeperJerry LemonsJerry Lemons was a Golf Course Superintendent who became a Golf Course Architect. Currently, Jerry is doing his thing as the only GCA in the state of Tennessee, and is also the owner and operator of the Better Billy Bunker company. Check out Jerry at: https://www.lemonsgolfdesign.com If you wanrt to learn more about the Better Billy Company method of bunker construction, please visit: https://www.billybunker.com To read his killer article about fair hole locations please visit: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/35088/ Thanks to our sponsors: ht...2022-11-221h 08The Talking GreenkeeperJon LobenstineJon Lobenstine is the Director of Agronomy for MCG Golf which manages 9 golf courses in beautiful Montgomery County Maryland. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-11-151h 10The Talking GreenkeeperMichael Stachowicz Talks NLT Symposium on Municipal GolfMy friend, and Landscape Preservationist for The National Park Service comes to the basement of the killer brick rancher to discuss the latest happenings that just went down at the National Links Trust Symposium. For more info on the symposium and The National Links Trust please visit their website at https://www.nationallinkstrust.org/ Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com/ https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/ Email inquires: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-11-091h 31The Talking GreenkeeperThe Traveling Greenkeeper w/ Jim Huntoon & Allen Knight @ OakmontJim Huntoon, GCS at The Heritage Club & Allen Knight, from 421 Media join me to discuss our Halloween round (it was a nightmare) at Oakmont CC. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2022-11-011h 36The Talking GreenkeeperAdrienne YoungAdrienne Young, Hurricane Katrina survivor, mother of 3 beautiful daughters, and Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at the TPC of San Antonio joins me to break down life as a greenkeeper, and life in general. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-10-251h 08The Talking GreenkeeperMartin JørgensenMartin Jørgensen is currently an apprentice greenkeeper in Denmark, who recently interned at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, which will be hosting the 2023 Ryder Cup. Martin also encourages people to email him about the FREE Denmark greenkeeping intern program at: martinhj@live.dk And thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Link to GreenkeeperApp University: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/gku.html Email questions and inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2022-10-181h 17The Talking GreenkeeperGrant SaundersGrant Saunders is the GCS of Hamilton Golf Club, which is located just south of Auckland, in the the town of Hamilton, in the ever scenic island country of New Zealand. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2022-10-111h 11The Talking GreenkeeperJavier CamposJavier Campos is the GCS of The California Club, also known as, "The Cal Club" located in the most beautiful region of America, the Bay area, San Francisco, California. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.dryject.com2022-10-041h 12The Talking GreenkeeperThe Traveling Greenkeeper w/ Rich Shilling & Tim ZurybidaI travel to Jeffersonville Golf Club to play a round and record a podcast episode with their GCS, Rich Shilling and the GCS of Bellewood CC, Tim Zurybida. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires along with any questions about the Super Scratch event being held at HVCC on 10/27 to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-09-281h 10The Talking GreenkeeperLaz VersallesLaz Versalles is a freelancer who writes about the game we all adore, and currently contributes to the influential Fire Pit Collective https://firepitcollective.com Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ 2022-09-221h 17The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsGrass color, consistency, and the oldest course in Thailand with Joe GulottiJoe Gulotti joined me to discuss this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/turf-consistency-color/Find Joe's "The Talking Greenkeeper" podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281Follow Joe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hardg43Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_ZXMdffdBaIRead 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...2022-09-1536 minThe Talking GreenkeeperTanner Schoenfelder IITanner Schoenfelder, Golf Course Superintendent at Wolf Creek Golf Club, located in the mountainous region of Mesquite, Nevada is back to talk overseeding, and challenges with water availability. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkingreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-09-141h 32The 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 14The Talking GreenkeeperAlan FitzGeraldAlan FitzGerald is a Master Greenkeeper, originally from Ireland, who practices his trade as the Head Golf Course Superintendent at LedgeRock Golf Club located near the city of Reading, Pennsylvania. Alan is also a contributing columnist for Golfdom magazine and the distributor of Blinder Bunker liners in the United States. https://www.golfdom.com/blinder-bunker-liner/ Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.dryject.com Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-09-011h 28The Talking GreenkeeperDamon Di GiorgioDamon Di Giorgio is the grow-in/construction superintendent for the much anticipated, Cabot Saint Lucia golf course designed by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw, which is slated to open in the spring of 2023. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.dryject.com Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2022-08-251h 17The Talking GreenkeeperPaul Koch PhDPaul Koch PhD is the Assistant Professor at the department of plant pathology at the University of Wisconsin where he works as an Extension Specialist, researcher and teacher, while also operating the university's diagnostic lab. For more information on Paul and his lab please visit: https://kochlab.cals.wisc.edu/paul_koch/ Also...thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2022-08-181h 08The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsPosts no one read (but I wish they had): grass on the Kumamoto city tram lines with Joe GulottiJoe Gulotti joined me to discuss the posts on my blog that no one read. In this episode, we discussed grass on tram lines in Kumamoto City. Here's the post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/kumamoto-city-tram-grass/ Joe is host of the Talking Greenkeeper podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281 We discussed his fine episode with Michael Kantor, lightweight greens rolling expert: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-kantor/id1435947281?i=1000568361246 You can find Joe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hardg43 Turfgrass information and decision support tools at PACE Turf...2022-08-1435 minThe Talking GreenkeeperTalking ITRC, Scottish Golf & Viral Tweets w/Ben McGraw PhDBen McGraw PhD and I discuss his recent trip to Denmark for the International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC), Scottish golf and a tweet about his son's recent acheivement on the golf course that recieved copious amounts of attention. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ email questions and inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com 2022-08-121h 25The Talking GreenkeeperScott AndersonScott Anderson is the GCS at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, one of William Flynn's best designs, located just north of center city Philadelphia in beautiful Montgomery County, PA. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.rightlineusa.com2022-08-041h 29The Talking GreenkeeperBill Kreuser PhD is Back!Bill Kreuser PhD, co-creator of the Greenkeeper App, turfgrass consultant, and GCS at Ager Golf Course, located in scenic Lincoln, Nebraska is back to discuss all the latest that is going down in greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.dryject.com & https://www.rightlineusa.com2022-07-291h 12The Talking GreenkeeperBledge!Bledge is back to discuss the 22 Open at St. Andrews and his move from Royal Cinque Ports to Royal Liverpool where he will be the Head Greenkeeper/Course Manager for the 23 Open Championship. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.dryject.com2022-07-211h 22The Talking GreenkeeperDan HershbergDan Hershberg is the Co-Owner of the Workhorse Brewing Company located in King of Prussia, PA. Dan is also the General Manager of the Workhorse Tour, which is a competitive outlet for amateur golfers to compete against, and connect with one another on varying courses throughout the Delaware Valley. To learn more about the tour please visit: https://www.workhorsetour.com And to support Workhorse brewery and their delicious selection of craft beers please visit: https://www.workhorsebrewing.com Also, thanks to our sponsors, https://www.rightlineusa.com ...2022-07-141h 11The Talking GreenkeeperSteve HammondSteve Hammond is a PGA professional who is the acting Division Manager for all the municipal golf courses in America's weirdest city, Austin, Texas. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/golf-atx Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-07-071h 16The Talking GreenkeeperMichael KantorMichael Kantor is an elementary art school teacher, who works as a greenkeeper during the summers at Hazeltine National Golf Club located in beautiful Chaska, Minnesota. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.rightlineusa.com2022-06-301h 14The Talking GreenkeeperGreg MonteforteGreg Monteforte is the creator and content producer for the Golf Threads Blog, which breaks down the latest happenings in golf fashion. Please give Greg a follow on Twitter & Instagram and you can find all of his social media handles, along with outstanding takes on what golfers are sporting these days at.... https://golf-threads.com And thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-06-231h 01The Talking GreenkeeperChris ToporskiChris Toporski is the GCS at Lulu Country Club, located just outside of Philadelphia, and LuLu CC was one of the first golf courses in Pennsylvania designed by legenadary golf course architect, Donald Ross. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ 2022-06-161h 22The Talking GreenkeeperCraig CurrierCraig Currier is the GCS at Glen Oaks Golf Club, located on Long Island, NY. Craig was also hand picked by the USGA to be the Superintendent at Bethpage State Park, and during his tenure, the Black course hosted two US Open championships. Thanks to our sponors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com & https://www.dryject.com2022-06-091h 19The Talking GreenkeeperJason StrakaJason Straka is a Golf Course Architect who recently contributed to one of the most grand golf course builds of the 21st century at Union League National, located in Cape May Court House, NJ. Jason is also part of the Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design firm, and currently sits as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Please visit the Fry/Straka website for more information: http://frystraka.com/en/ Also....thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ ...2022-05-311h 10The ATC Doublecut with Micah WoodsTurfgrass rootzones: a carbon-rich, nitrogen-poor worldJoe joined me to talk about one of the least read blog posts of 2018. This one, about soil microbes being in an environment with ample carbon, but being limited by nitrogen: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/microbes-live-carbon-rich-nitrogen-poor-world/ We also discussed this post, "How much carbon and humus are in the soil?" https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/how-much-carbon-and-humus-are-in-the-soil/ Joe Gulotti on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardg43 The Talking Greenkeeper podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-talking-greenkeeper/id1435947281 The Walking Greenkeeper blog: http://www.thewalkinggreenkeeper.com/ ATC Office Hours about playability of golfing surfaces with Carl Schimenti: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6b...2022-05-2955 minThe Talking GreenkeeperUnion League National w/ Pat Haughey, Ross Burgess & Ryan MoorePat Haughey, GCS, Ross Burgess, AGCS & Ryan Moore, AGCS join me to discuss the most epic golf course build of all time at Union League National, located within the sandy confines of Cape May Court House, NJ. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-05-261h 16The Talking GreenkeeperLee PurvesLee Purves, Head Greenkeeper at Northenden Golf CLub, located in scenic Manchester, England joins me to talk about, "parkland" style greenkeeping in the British Isles. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-05-121h 26The 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 47The Talking GreenkeeperMoe Robinson is Back!Moe Robinson is back to talk about her move to Victoria, BC, and life as a (2nd) assistant at Cordova Bay Golf Course. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-04-291h 30The Talking GreenkeeperThe Not 100th But Close Enough to the 100th Episode with Mark McGreevyMark McGreevy, one of my BFF's in greenkeeping joins me in the basement of the killer brick rancher for what might be the 100th episode of The Talking Greenkeeper Podcast. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-04-221h 43The Talking GreenkeeperJon WallJon Wall, originally from the UK, is the Golf Course Superintendent of the Da Nang Golf Resort located in beautiful Da Nang, Vietnam. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-04-121h 27The Talking GreenkeeperSteve McDonaldSteve McDonald, turfgrass consultant, owner and operator of Turfgrass Disease Solutions, and all around great guy and positive resource to the greenkeeping community is back for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. To hire Steve to consult on your golf course, or subscribe to his weekly video series, please visit, https://www.turfgrassdiseasesolutions.com Also thanks to our sponsors, https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.dryject.com 2022-04-071h 25The Talking GreenkeeperThomas BastisThomas Bastis, former Superintendent of The California Club of San Francisco (Cal Club), and now PGA Tour Competition Agronomist, joins me to talk about turning 50, and life on the road hanging with Tour venue Superintendents. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-03-311h 32The Talking GreenkeeperLorabeth CattersonLorabeth is the Assistant Director of Agronomy at Hillcrest Country Club, which is one of the most renowned golf clubs in Los Angeles, California. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-03-241h 25The Talking GreenkeeperJohn DolanJohn Dolan is a greenkeeper, turned PGA professional, who went back to the time honored profession of greenkeeping, and is currently practicing the craft of managing turfgrass at perhaps the finest 9 hole golf course in the world, Cruit Island Golf Club, located in the county of Donegal in the town of Kincasslagh, Ireland. Please follow John on Twitter @Cruitislandgre1 And as always, thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-03-171h 37The Talking GreenkeeperJeff LacourJeff Lacour is a sales rep who has been suppling sand to greenkeepers since 1986. Recently, Jeff helped Merion's East Course, and the Lower Course at Baltusrol create the root zone mix for their renovated putting surfaces. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com http://www.mitchellsand.com http://www.tricure.com 2022-03-031h 37The Talking GreenkeeperMatthew WhartonMatthew Wharton is a CGCS & Master Greenkeeper who is managing turfgrass at the illustrious Donald Ross designed, Carolina Golf Club located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.rightlineusa.com2022-02-241h 44The Talking GreenkeeperJan Bel JanJan Bel Jan is a golf course architect based out of Jupiter, Florida who grew up on golf course in western, PA. One of seven kids, Jan's father was a pro/superintendent, and it was on the courses under his care that Jan fell in love with the game we all adore. To contact Jan please visit her website: https://www.janbeljan.com And as always, thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-02-171h 44The Talking GreenkeeperScott FawcettScott Fawcett is the creator and owner of Decade Golf which is a numbers based course management sysytem used to help players improve their scores. For more information on Scott and his system please visit: https://web.birdiefire.com Also, thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ 2022-02-091h 18The Talking GreenkeeperTim ZechTim Zech is the owner & operator of Rightline, a manufacturer & distributor of plant protection products for the world of turfgrass and ornamentals.2022-02-021h 18The Talking GreenkeeperJohn JacobJohn Jacob is one of my BFF's in greenkeeping, where he currently produces kick ass playing surfaces at Deerfield Golf Club located near the scenic White Clay Creek State Park in beautiful Newark, Delaware. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ And if you are interested in the Danish Greenkeeping Internship/Apprentice program please contact Martin Jorgensen: martinhj@live.dk2022-01-271h 52The Talking GreenkeeperSam ThomasSam Thomas is a golf course architect who currently works for the GEO foundation for Sustainable Golf as their Director of Golf Development. Sam's role is focused on supporting & advocating sustainability in golf development in established & emerging markets, working with architects, developers, governments and tourism bodies. For more information on becoming a GEO certified golf property please visit https://sustainable.golf Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-01-201h 24The Talking GreenkeeperNick SchreiberNick Schreiber is helping start a new private club called Old Barnwell whose mission is to be an inclusive club for beginners, women, people of color & families. Old Barnwell is currently being constructed in South Carolina. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2022-01-131h 20The Talking GreenkeeperRyan GallRyan Gall is the First Assistant Superintendent at Loch Lomond Golf Club, and also plays right tackle for The Edinburgh Wolves football team. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.rightlineusa.com2022-01-051h 28The Talking GreenkeeperJason Haines & Micah Woods PhDGCS, Jason Haines & Chief Scientist of The Asian Turfgrass Center, Micah Woods join me for a year end greenkeeping conversation spectacular. Micah's links: https://www.asianturfgrass.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-atc-doublecut-with-micah-woods/id1598047192 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://turftshirts.com 2021-12-212h 24The Talking GreenkeeperCasey BannonCasey Bannon is the Assistant Editor of The Golfers Journal, a quarterly publication, and media outlet, telling stories about the game we all adore. Job Board! Contact Rick Tegtmeier fo 2nd asst. opportunity rtegtmeier@dmgcc.org Contact Bjarni Hannesson for Deputy Course Manager position bjarni@nkgolf.is https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.rightlineusa.com https://turftshirts.com Golfers Journal Membership https://www.golfersjournal.com 2021-12-172h 02The Talking GreenkeeperLee StruttLee Strutt is a British Greenkeeper currently visiting golf courses on the east coast of the United States. Lee was kind enough to visit the basement of the killer brick rancher, and together we recorded this episode. 2021-12-072h 06The Talking GreenkeeperJeff JohnsonJeff Johnson has been the Golf Course Superintendent at The Minikahda Club, located in beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the past 25 years. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://turftshirts.com 2021-12-021h 23The Talking GreenkeeperDoug Soldat PhDDoug Soldat PhD is a professor and turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Doug is also one of the creators and co-founders of the GreenkeeperApp. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://turftshirts.com & https://www.rightlineusa.com2021-11-161h 31The Talking GreenkeeperBrian LaurentBrian Laurent is the Director of the MVGCSA & COGCSA and is also the creator of The Superintendent Network. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://turftshirts.com 2021-11-121h 31The Talking GreenkeeperTrev DormerTrev Dormer is a design/shaper associate for the golf course architectural powerhouse tag team of Coore & Crenshaw. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-11-041h 37The Talking GreenkeeperRyan HowardRyan Howard is the Golf Course Superintendent at The Inn at Perry Cabin, which happens to be Pete Dye's final construction project. The course is located in beautiful St. Michaels, Maryland. Thanks to our sponsors... https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & https://www.rightlineusa.com2021-11-021h 38The Talking GreenkeeperDoug LarsonDoug Larson is the Golf Course Superintendent at The Shore Club located in Cape May, New Jersey. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing & https://www.rightlineusa.com2021-10-281h 42
The Talking GreenkeeperRyan HowardRyan Howard is the Golf Course Superintendent at the last course designed and built by Pete Dye, The Links at Perry Cabin, located in St. Michaels, Maryland. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing & https://www.rightlineusa.com2021-10-211h 38The Talking GreenkeeperPaul CarterPaul Carter is the Director of Agronomy for the nine golf courses located on the Tennessee Golf Trail. All the courses on the trail are environmentally certified by Audubon International, The Golf Environmental Organization (GEO) & The Groundwater Foundation https://auduboninternational.org/acsp-for-golf/ https://sustainable.golf https://www.groundwater.org Also...thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-10-151h 35The Talking GreenkeeperSean TonnerSean Tonner is an American/Scottish citizen greenkeeper who graduated from Elmwood college, worked on the crew at St. Andrews, moved to Austin, Texas to become an assistant at the illustrious Austin Country Club, and is currently the golf course superintendent at the Neskowin Beach Golf Course located on the central coast of Oregon. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-10-102h 04The Talking GreenkeeperWill BensonWill Benson is the golf course superintendent at Laurelwood Golf Course, a municipal 9 holer located in Eugene, Oregon Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-10-011h 31The Talking GreenkeeperWill BensonWill Benson is the golf course superintendent at Laurelwood Golf Course, a municipal 9 hole track located in Eugene, Oregon. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-09-301h 31The Talking GreenkeeperAllen KnightAllen Knight is a golfer from the state of South Carolina. He is the co-host of The Pullin' Weeds podcast which is the official podcast of the https://www.carolinasgcsa.org and is also the co-host of the Off the Hosel podcast which is the official podcast of https://scgolf.org Thank you to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-09-231h 31The Talking GreenkeeperJim HartsellJim Is the author of The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King Collins Golf & the Creation of Sweetens Cove. You can purchase this book at https://www.back9press.com Jim has also published stories in https://www.thelinksdiary.com and The Golfers Journal and currently resides in Alabama. Also! Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ 2021-09-171h 28The Talking GreenkeeperJohn ReillyJohn Reilly is the Director of Agronomy at the Longboat Key Club located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This episode was sponsored by: https://www.rightlineusa.com/products/ & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/2021-09-101h 31The Talking GreenkeeperBill Kreuser, PhDBill Kreuser is a professor, researcher, golf course superintendent, creator of the Greenkeeper app, and one of the most creative minds in the business of greenkeeping today. 2021-08-192h 02The Talking GreenkeeperKen SiemsKen Siems is perhaps the most traveled greenkeeper in history, having grown grass for the game we all adore at courses in Canada, Scotland, England, Dubai, China, Russia & the good old USA. Currently, Ken is running his own DryJect business in the UK. https://kensiems.com/consultancy/2021-07-271h 45The Talking GreenkeeperQuinn ThompsonQuinn Thompson is a golf course construction shaper that has shaped bunker features for arguably the best golf course architectural duo of this century, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Quinn is currently hanging in Japan, practicing his art(s) and ripping an excavator throughout the land of the rising sun.2021-07-251h 45The Talking GreenkeeperJames Huntoon IIJames Huntoon, golf course superintendent of the Heritage Club located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is back on this latest episode. We discuss Mike Strantz, The Open Championship, volunteering for tour events, and how old is too old to get into greenkeeping.2021-07-151h 54The Talking GreenkeeperAllan DewaldAllan Dewald is the golf course superintendent of Pender Harbor Golf Club located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada.2021-07-061h 32The Talking GreenkeeperMichael VesselyMichael Vessely is the golf course superintendent on one of America's best 9 holers, a Langford and Moreau masterpiece, located on the campus of the Culver Academy boarding school in Culver, Indiana.2021-07-031h 39The Talking GreenkeeperJames BledgeJames Bledge is the Course and Estates Manager at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, a true links course, located in the southeastern part of England. "Bledge" and I talk links, his tricky putting surfaces, the varying styles of golf between the USA and British Isles, music, along with other topics relating to the game we all adore.2021-06-101h 59The Talking GreenkeeperMicah Woods PhDMicah Woods, one of my turfgrass heroes, is back and on this episode we discuss aeration, organic matter (#OM246), his discord channel, soul session rounds, majors, fights, job jumping, and our dream scenario greenkeeping jobs. Check out Micah's website at https://www.asianturfgrass.com2021-05-302h 07The Talking GreenkeeperBrandon RicheyGentleman greenkeeper extraordinaire, Brandon Richey joins me to discuss the intricacies of managing turfgrass in the heartland of Florida at the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.2021-04-211h 32The Talking GreenkeeperMichael Stachowicz, Again!My good pal Michael Stachowicz is back as we discuss the latest happenings in golf and greenkeeping2021-04-061h 45The Talking GreenkeeperSpecial April Fools Episode with Guest Joe GulottiJoe Gulotti, host of The Talking Greenkeeper Podcast is placed in the guest chair as James Huntoon plays the role of host and interviews Joe on this inverted episode. 2021-04-011h 24The Talking GreenkeeperChristine FraserChristine Fraser is a golf course architect based out of Windsor, Ontario. She is one of the few designers legitimately concerned with how golf impacts us socially, and is driven to create a more inclusive and sustainable environment for the game we all adore. Please visit Christine's website for any additional info. https://www.christinefraserdesign.com2021-03-211h 22The Talking GreenkeeperNicole SherryNicole Sherry is the Head Groundskeeper at perhaps the best Stadium in all of professional baseball, Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. For 15 years Nicole has been overseeing the fine turf on this site, full on crushing it every season. It was an honor talking with one of the finest growers of grass in the realm of greenkeeping, and if you only happenstance upon one episode of this podcast, this is the one must listen. 2021-03-071h 39The Talking GreenkeeperSteve McDonald is Back!Steve McDonald is the owner and operator of Turfgrass Disease Solutions which is a turfgrass consulting business. This is Steve's second time being a guest on the podcast, and in this episode we discussed pesticide use, and the challenges greenskeepers faced during the 2020 season relating to COVID-19. We also talked about bifurcation and answered listeners questions during the, "ask me anything" segment. 2021-02-201h 47The Talking GreenkeeperBen McGraw PhDBen McGraw Phd is an Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State University. Ben is an avid golfer and creator of the Turf Lego video podcast series. To view these hilarious stop animation shorts follow Ben on twitter @TurfLego2021-02-072h 11The Talking GreenkeeperThomas TiptonThomas Tipton is the GCS of Prospect Bay Country Club located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Thomas and I discuss the logistics involving the construction of his new maintenance shop, along with other challenges we face as greenskeepers trying to grow grass in the ever challenging transition zone. email ?'s: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com2021-01-241h 54The Talking GreenkeeperRich ShillingRich Shilling is the Golf Course Superintendent of Jeffersonville Golf Club. Jeffersonville was just featured in a recent issue of Golfers Journal, and Rich has overseen the transformation of this property to ordinary muni to one of Philadelphia's finest golf destinations. Intro music composed by Michael Protokowicz. Please follow Mike on Instagram at proto2472021-01-171h 43The Talking GreenkeeperShaded Views PreviewHappy New Year everyone. This is a special edition teaser to my new podcast Shaded Views.2021-01-0140 minThe Talking GreenkeeperSheltering In PlaceDuring this episode I make random calls to my friends to see how they're making out.2020-04-111h 27The Talking GreenkeeperSwan SongIs this the swan song episode of The Talking Greenkeeper? Perhaps, but time will be the determining factor as to whether this epic greenkeeping podcast will return. Thanks to all my guests and more importantly to the people who have supported me. It is appreciated beyond measure.2020-01-2919 minThe Talking GreenkeeperTanner SchoenfelderTanner Schoenfelder is the Golf Course Superintendent of Wolf Creek golf club in Mesquite, Nevada.2020-01-112h 35The Talking GreenkeeperBradley KleinBradley Klein is a writer, caddy and golf enthusiast who simply loves the game. He has written nine books on the subject of golf with, "Discovering Donald Ross" to be his self proclaimed masterpiece. To purchase any of Bradley Klein's books hit this link. https://www.amazon.com/Bradley-S.-Klein/e/B000APY6M8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Or to purchase, "Discovering Donald Ross" please visit, http://www.discoveringdonaldross.com2019-12-151h 56