Beste Golf Course Maintenance podcasts (2024)

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Royal County Down and the Irish Open 1:06:44

1d ago1:06:44

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Andy Johnson is joined by Darragh Garrahy to preview this week's Irish Open at Royal County Down. The two discuss the history of the Irish Open and how the tournament could increase its stature in the game in the future before discussing the golf course. Andy and Darragh go back-and-forth about this week's venue, detailing what makes Royal County D…

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Casey Kea 1:05:35

1d ago1:05:35

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The creator of The Real Turf Crew and Assistant Superintendent, Casey Kea joins the guys for a conversation surrounding many different turf and life topics. Casey comes to us from Ontario, Canada with many years of experience. He has volunteered during two Canadian Opens ('23 and '24) and is training to become head Superintendent. This week we say …

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The 2024 PGA Tour Season in Review 1:24:18

7d ago1:24:18

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Andy Johnson is joined by Joseph LaMagna and Kyle Porter to review the 2024 PGA Tour season. The trio discuss multiple aspects of the year, including Scottie Scheffler's week-to-week dominance, Xander Schauffele's major performances, the PGA Tour schedule, and more. After discussing how strengths of fields stack up on each major professional tour, …

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Episode 126: Jerry Goman 1:20:01

8d ago1:20:01

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 126 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! This week, we're honored to chat with Jerry Goman, Senior Principal Design Engineer at The Toro Company, who recently retired after an impressive 39-year career. Jerry's journey began on a dairy farm, leading to dual degrees in agricultural and mechanical engineering, and ultimat…

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Keith Kresina 1:24:22

9d ago1:24:22

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Keith Kresina, the Director of Grounds at The Golf Club in Ohio, USA, jumps on the podcast to discuss his career and share some great stories with everyone. One of the more thoughtful people in the industry, Keith offers up some great leadership philosophies to take back to your course from this interview. Leave us a review on your platform of choi…

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Tournaments and the "grammar" with T-Jay Creamer 40:52

8d ago40:52

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T-Jay Creamer is the golf course superintendent at Olympic View Golf Club in western Canada. He joined me to discuss tournament golf maintenance and the grammar of greenkeeping. We discussed this ATC blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/two-weeks-in-august/ T-Jay's Substack newsletter is https://ovgrounds.substack.com/ He explained the gr…

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My visit to Delaware with Joe Gulotti (The Talking Greenkeeper) 50:51

10d ago50:51

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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…

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A Trip to the Nebraska Sandhills and Mountain Golf Maintenance 1:37:10

14d ago1:37:10

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Andy Johnson is joined by The Fried Egg's Matt Rouches and Clear Creek Director of Greens and Grounds Mike Cunniff on this two-part episode. To start, Andy and Matt discuss Matt's recent trip through the Nebraska Sandhills, where Matt played 14 different golf courses in six days. They discuss the best golf in the region, Matt's prior experience liv…

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Rich McIntosh 1:15:11

16d ago1:15:11

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Director of Agronomy at Colonial Country Club, Rich McIntosh, joins Adam and Brian for a fun conversation about his career and high paced work lifestyle. Rich gets into his training days at Muirfield, some of the renovation work at Colonial, working a big event every year and a couple all-time stories from the boys about irrigation life. Thanks to …

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The New East Lake and the Same Old Tour Championship 1:10:07

16d ago1:10:07

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It's Tour Championship week and the FedEx Cup Top 30 will have to face a new-look East Lake following a renovation by Andrew Green. To start this episode, Garrett Morrison and Joseph LaMagna discuss what they are In and Out on following the Women's Open at St. Andrews, with notes on the Road Hole and slow pace of play. After that, Andy Johnson sits…

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Golf Course Renovation on a Budget with Steven Biehl 1:02:52

21d ago1:02:52

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Andy Johnson is joined by Steven Biehl, superintendent at Wolf River Golf Park in Bear Lake, Michigan. Steven led a full renovation of this course that cost just $150,000 and discusses the challenges of renovating on a tight budget. Andy and Steven discuss Steven's background in agronomy and golf course architecture, the fulfillment Steven found in…

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Episode 125: Robert Smith 56:35

22d ago56:35

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 125! Today, we’re chatting with Robert Smith, Equipment Manager at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA. Merion is a private 36-hole facility with two shops and a rich history of hosting five U.S. Opens. Robert oversees a team of two full-time mechanics and one part-time assistant. Golf runs…

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Darren Davis 1:15:41

23d ago1:15:41

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Golf Course Superintendent and 82nd President of the GCSAA, Darren Davis, joins the podcast this week. Coming to us from his office at The Olde Florida Golf Club, Darren brings a tackle box full of knowledge of the course and how to properly conduct oneself on and off the turf. This interview is packed with great stories and advice from one of the …

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Stacy Lewis on the Women’s Open and the Solheim Cup 1:06:52

23d ago1:06:52

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Garrett Morrison and Meg Adkins are joined by 2013 Women's Open Champion and United States Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis to discuss this week's Women's Open at St. Andrews. To start things off, Garrett and Meg go through what they're In and Out on, hitting on Lydia Ko's strong season and the latest in Billy Horschel content from the PGA Tour. Aft…

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Yolk with Doak 43: Tom Answers Listener Questions 43:43

28d ago43:43

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Andy Johnson is joined by golf architect Tom Doak as Tom answers listener-submitted questions coming from Club TFE members. The two cover topics such as the golf architecture book that Tom keeps going back to, how he handles restoring courses he designed, his work at Bandon, why amateurs should prioritize playing match play, and more. Thanks to Tom…

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Derrick Le 49:20

30d ago49:20

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Assistant Superintendent Derrick Le, joins the boys from La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, California. Derrick is only 18 years old and has his sights set on the top of this industry. Talks of autonomous mowing, sensors, drones and changing the culture of the industry flow, as this bright young man wants to see progression in the turf world. …

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A Look at High-Level Amateur Golf 1:31:24

1M ago1:31:24

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Garrett Morrison and Joseph LaMagna are joined by Lawrence Donegan to find out where high-level amateur golf stands today. To start this episode, the two discuss what they are In and Out on after this past weekend of golf, including the Women's Olympic Golf tournament, won by Lydia Ko, and the impact of rankings systems on the professional golf wor…

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A turf paradox: better turf in soils with lower nutrient content 42:41

1M ago42:41

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You can sometimes, perhaps more often than you would think, find soil under good turf to have lower nutrient content than does soil under poor quality turf. In this episode, I explain why that is, what the implications of this phenomenon are, and what you can do about it. This blog post has all the details on the turf (and soil) paradox: https://ww…

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Yolk with Doak 42: Cabot Highlands, Childress Hall, and Sandglass 55:25

1M ago55:25

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Tom Doak returns for the first of two brand new Yolk with Doak episodes. Tom talks through his recent projects at Sandglass, Childress Hall and Cabot Highlands before discussing his favorite parts of working in Scotland. He shares stories of working with Padraig Harrington at the Renaissance Club and what he would take back to America from his most…

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Episode 124: Paul MacCormack and Wyatt Harris 1:48:07

1M ago1:48:07

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 124! Today, we’re joined by Paul MacCormack, Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager at Fox Meadow Golf Course on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Fox Meadow, a public 18-hole course designed by Rob Heaslip, is where Paul, also known as the Mindful Superintendent, has been blogging …

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James Bledge 1:27:20

1M ago1:27:20

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James Bledge, Links Manager at Royal Liverpool GC, host of the 151st Open Championship, joins the guys for a wonderful conversation everyone can enjoy. Feel like you're right there on the course as James brings to us, what it's like to work and live one such a remarkable property. The experience James has gained through the years has not only helpe…

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Recapping 2024 Olympic Men's Golf 1:37:54

1M ago1:37:54

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Andy Johnson is joined by Joseph LaMagna and Sean Martin to break down the 2024 Men's Olympic Golf Tournament held at Le Golf National in Paris. Before diving into last weekend's action, Andy and Joseph discuss what they are In and Out on in the world of golf. Then, Sean joins to discuss the rise of Olympic golf, Scottie Scheffler's come-from-behin…

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Paris 2024 Olympic Golf Agronomy Update 33:56

1M ago33:56

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PGA Tour Agronomist and former guest, Thomas Bastis joins Adam and Brian from Le Golf National, the host venue for the 2024 Olympic golf in Paris, France. With the course right out his window and a radio on his hip, Thomas provides a great course maintenance update, and some really interesting insights from one of the biggest golf competitions in t…

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Le Golf National Olympics Preview—Plus, Growing Grass in China 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

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In this two-part episode, Garrett Morrison is first joined by Joseph LaMagna for a look at Le Golf National, the host course of the Olympic golf competitions in Paris for the next two weeks. Garrett and Joseph share memories of how the course played during the 2018 Ryder Cup and predict which men may have a chance at medaling at a course that fits …

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Mike O'Keeffe 1:14:03

1M ago1:14:03

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A legend in the industry and international man of mystery, Mike O'keefe logs on to chat with the boys. Mike brings his story to life through tales and tidbits about the students and superintendents he has had the pleasure to work with. This is an episode you'll love and it is because of people like this, that we have come so far as an indstry. Than…

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What It's Like to Play in the Olympics with Nicolas Colsaerts 1:08:20

1M ago1:08:20

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Andy Johnson is joined by DP World Tour pro and 2016 Olympian Nicolas Colsaerts as the 2024 Olympic golf competition kicks off this week at Le Golf National in Paris. The two discuss Nicolas's experience representing Belgium at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, both in the golf tournament and as part of the greater Olympic community. Andy and Ni…

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Grading Performances in the 2024 Men's Majors 1:39:35

2M ago1:39:35

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With the 2024 men's major season in the books, Andy Johnson is joined by Geoff Shackelford and Joseph LaMagna to hand out grades to both players and venues for their showings in the majors in 2024. The three touch on Xander Schauffele's historic performance, Scottie Scheffler's highs and lows, Bryson DeChambeau carrying the mantle for LIV golfers a…

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Phil Cuffare 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

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Director of Agronomy at Oakland hills Country Club, Phil Cuffare comes on during preparations for the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championsips. Phil talks about what it's like to work at a busy property with pleanty to keep his hands full. He also gets into some of the differences between member golf compared to tournament golf. After all the positive…

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Takeaways from the 2024 Open Championship 59:00

2M ago59:00

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After the final men's major of 2024, Garrett, Joseph, and Andy discuss their takeaways from Royal Troon and Xander Schauffele's second major win of the year. They start by evaluating where Xander stands amongst the top tier of stars in today's game, especially compared to Scottie Scheffler. The trio then cover how the golf course played all week an…

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Disease, nutrition, and control problems, with Dr. John Dempsey 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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Independent turfgrass researcher John Dempsey, Ph.D., joined me to discuss evaluating treatment effects and the importance of having a good control. We talked about diseases, nutrition, and this blog post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/problem-with-the-controls/ Find John on X at https://x.com/J_J_Dempsey Read more about all kinds of turfgras…

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Episode 123: Haas Mengloi, CTEM 54:08

2M ago54:08

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 123 of the Reel Turf Techs Podcast! Today we’re talking to Haas Mengloi, CTEM, Equipment Manager at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, FL. The Bear’s Club, a private 18-hole club, is Jack Nicklaus’s home club when he's in Jupiter. Young Haas initially planned on being a school teacher, attending the University of Guam bef…

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Final Insights into Royal Troon and a 2016 Open Lookback 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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Ahead of the year's final men's major, Garrett Morrison and Joseph LaMagna wrap up preparations for the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. The two discuss early insights from player press conferences and potential weather in the area overnight on Wednesday before diving into a re-watch of the 2016 Open's final round. With notes on Henrik Stenso…

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Tyler Bloom 1:19:26

2M ago1:19:26

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The boys are joined by Tyler Bloom, a very connected consultant in the turf industry. Tyler tells some great stories from his time working on the course and offers some fantastic advice to those who are just entering the industry. He and his team are a great place to look if you need some guidence. This is definitely one you won't want to miss. Sen…

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Five Things About the 2024 Open Championship with Andrew Cotter 1:19:05

2M ago1:19:05

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Andrew Cotter joins Andy Johnson to preview the 2024 Open Championsip at Royal Troon. The two dive into the biggest storylines going into the tournament, including the history of the golf course, how Rory McIlroy will bounce back after the U.S. Open, what to expect from Bryson DeChambeau, how Scottie Scheffler's week could define his 2024 season, a…

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OM measurements, models, and data analysis with Dr. Henry Qu 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Dr. Henry Qu, partner and data scientist at Oxbridge Economics, joined me to talk about data analysis, and statistics, and how to try to learn things in turfgrass science. We discussed NTEP, posterior distributions, disease resistance, ANOVA, total organic material expectations by species, the process of learning, and much more. ATC blog post about…

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Doing more work to produce better turf with Jon Wall 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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Jon Wall, golf course superintendent at Shanqin Bay, joined me to discuss doing more work to make grass better, rather than doing less. And also about what I'd want everyone to do, which is doing the right amount of work for your property. We talked about many things, starting off with: Better turf conditions with more intensive maintenance blog po…

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A Preview of Royal Troon 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

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Garrett Morrison is joined by Sam Cooper, an associate at architecture firm Clayton, DeVries & Pont, to take a deep dive into Royal Troon, the host of next week's 2024 Open Championship. Garrett and Sam discuss the history of the course, the evolution of the Postage Stamp and other standout holes. After wrapping up on Royal Troon, Sam talks about h…

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Ben McGraw 1:29:39

2M ago1:29:39

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Turfgrass Entomologist from the University of Penn State, Ben McGraw joins the show for an incredible conversation about the education side of our industry and what his role is with the University. Ben answers some great questions from the community and dives into some of the problems we are currently facing with different turfgrass insects. Stick …

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Heat kills: a 12 point list and thermal death point temperatures for cool-season grass 26:14

2M ago26:14

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It's summer in the northern hemisphere, and the two items discussed in this episode provide guidance on managing turf when it has to survive through heat stress. From the ATC website, a 12 point list: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/catching-up-on-reading-heat-stress/ From PACE Turf, the Heat Kills document: https://www.paceturf.org/member/Docu…

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Are 20-Year Careers a Relic of Golf's Past? 1:09:10

2M ago1:09:10

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Andy Johnson and Joseph LaMagna return after the holiday weekend to check on where things stand in professional golf as we enter the second half of 2024. To start, they decide they're IN on both Scottish golf and vacations and OUT on the location of the majors on the golf calendar. As the two move on to recapping the first six months of the year, t…

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Episode 122: Sam Baldea 57:56

2M ago57:56

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Send us a text Welcome to the Reel Turf Techs Podcast, Episode 120! Today, we’re talking to Sam Baldea, Equipment Manager at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. TPC San Antonio is a private 36-hole facility, hosting the Valero Texas Open on the Oaks course and supporting Champions and Korn Ferry Tour events on the Canyons course. Sam leads a team o…

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Chad Mark 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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Director of Grounds, Chad Mark, joins the guys from Muirfield Village, this year's host of The Memorial Golf Tournament. Chad gets right into talking about preparations for the big event and some of the dynamics of his talented crew. Listen in to one of the great leaders of this industry speak about the importance of continued education and being p…

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What Is the Biggest Question in Golf? 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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Andy Johnson is wondering - what is the biggest question in golf right now? He's joined by CBS Sports' Kyle Porter, architect Brian Schneider and former PGA Tour pro Roberto Castro to discuss what's on the minds of some of golf's deep thinkers. With questions about the professional and amateur game, Andy and guests take a look at where golf may be …

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How You Doin’? 51:47

3M ago51:47

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Rheanne, Dane, and Aaron meet again. A review of the first 24 days of the course being open.Door Wakonda Club

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Explaining MLSN and assessing ball roll on putting greens, with Carl Schimenti 1:29:34

2M ago1:29:34

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Carl Schimenti from Cornell University joined me to discuss intro to #MLSN explanations vs. using MLSN the way it is designed to be used. We also talked a lot about ball roll assessment using the #BobbleTest, and the USGA GS3 ball, and other methods. MLSN project page: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/mlsn/ Daniel Palin with the MLSN test on The Talk…

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Brett Hochstein on a (Potential) Sacramento Muni-ssance, Flat-Land Design, and California Golf 53:33

3M ago53:33

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Brett Hochstein—a California-based golf architect who has shaped features for Tom Doak, Gil Hanse, Jay Blasi, and Jim Urbina, among others—joins Garrett Morrison to talk about his plans for two high-potential Sacramento municipal golf courses. Brett has just completed a master plan for a renovation of William Land Golf Course, a nine-holer in a cit…

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Checking phosphorus gradients on putting greens with an upper and lower rootzone sample 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Soil P, pH, and salinity are a few things that likely vary by depth in your rootzone. I've started recommending that 20% of putting greens tested be done with a sample divided at the 5 cm depth. Send the lab a 0-5 cm and 5-10 cm depth sample from that green, rather than the standard 0-10 cm depth sample. I discussed this blog post: https://www.asia…

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John Reilly 1:06:09

3M ago1:06:09

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Director of Agronomy at Longboat Key Club in Florida, John Reilly sits in with the guys to discuss some of the things going on in his career, and some of the changes he's made since first entering the industry. John also gets into a few of the challenges superintendent's face because of the current stigma and limitations. Another fantastic story an…

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Do 59s Still Matter? Plus: A Women’s PGA Recap 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

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After another packed weekend of professional golf, Garrett Morrison and Joseph LaMagna first welcome on Meg Adkins for a round of In/Out following the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, won by Amy Yang at Sahalee Country Club. Then, Garrett and Joseph discuss the Travelers Championship and whether a sub-60 round still holds the same weight following Ca…

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Spring green-up of cool and warm-season grasses with Maggie Reiter 1:06:37

3M ago1:06:37

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Maggie Reiter joined me to discuss how the start (and end) of the turfgrass maintenance season might be predicted. When is spring green-up? When does the season end? We discussed, and showed charts of growth potential and temperature, from this post: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/maps-of-average-temperatures-in-the-usa/ The Sunday Lawn Care p…

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