Superintendent Radio Network

Think you know Dr. Mike Goatley? So did Charlie. Then he talked with the longtime Virginia Tech icon ... and he learned plenty. From Kentucky tobacco fields to, uh, Memphis pro wrestling, this episode covers a lot.

So many turf journeys start with the dream of becoming a golf course superintendent. But the industry features plenty of alternate paths. David Hillger, Yusif Jaouni and Justin Stewart share how they got to where they are today.

Year-round play, unprecedented demand and volatile weather create unique challenges when renovating golf courses in the Southeast. Brandon Johnson describes the decision-making process from an architect’s perspective.

Chris Brumley’s boss at Colonie (New York) Golf & Country Club is somebody he knows well. He chats with Trent about his early introduction to the industry and offers insight into the mentality required to concoct mechanical solutions.

Time to rack up some frequent flyer miles: Travel with us to West Texas to meet Rankin Golf Course superintendent Branden Phillips, across the Pond to spend time with Brent Downs during the Ireland leg of his international volunteer trip, and to North Carolina to soak in 3MoM! columnist Ryan McClannon.

Variety is the spice of life. It also sprinkles every day for Brandi Merrick, who has studied under Dr. Jim Kerns, worked as a maintenance foreman at Pinehurst Resort and, since 2023, has managed Green Section Education for the USGA.

Are you ready for The Ralph Kepple Story? So much is about all those years at East Lake, of course, but there is far more to the man than his legendary run in Atlanta.

The only ASGCA member from Maine has some outdoorsy stories — and terrific golf industry perspective — to share.

Dan Haxton's first golf job as a 14-year old included five eight-hour shifts each week filling divots. He's now the equipment manager at a famed club. He takes Trent inside the hustle of work life at Congressional Country club.

Dan Haxton entered the golf industry as a 14-year-old working five eight-hour shifts per week filling divots. He’s now the equipment manager at a famed club. He takes Trent inside the hustle of work life at Congressional Country Club.

Dan Haxton’s first golf job as a 14-year-old included five eight-hour shifts each week filling divots. He’s now the equipment manager at a famed club. He takes Trent inside the hustle of work life at Congressional Country Club.

BASF technical market manager Trevor Stacy strives to help superintendents overcome disease challenges on every turfgrass species in every possible environment. He takes listeners on a cool- and warm-season journey designed to keep playing surfaces tidy.

Welcome to West Texas, where the towns are small, the drives are long and the golf courses (and golf course superintendents) are fantastic. This month, Matt visits Dave Birrer at Midland Country Club and Jared Hotchkiss at The Rawls Course at Texas Tech for two fantastic conversations.

Aurora Amend has packed plenty into her young turf career — from growing up and working in Wisconsin, to studying in North Dakota, to heading south as a second assistant at the stunning Fall Line in Georgia. She's just getting started.

Charlie is back and talking with the talented young turf pro Jeremiah Mincey — about gaining experience, building name recognition, getting fired, and more.

In its first full season on golf courses across the country and around the world, the USGA Moisture Meter is already helping turf pros better manage water — including Mark Lucas of Nantucket Golf Club, who has long worked in a unique microclimate amid challenging agronomic conditions.

24 elite soccer pitches, plus a 9-hole golf course. Trent learns how workshop manager Chris Minton guides the equipment maintenance efforts for Leicester City F.C.

Thinking like a coach and adapting to a new job. Trent discusses shop tactics and life philosophies with Colorado equipment manager Tyler Miget.

Two Georgians talk shop, family and wildlife. The result is Trent combining with The Ford Field & River Club equipment manager Daniel Barnes for one of the longest and most candid conversations in series history.

Golf in emerging markets, legends of the game and venomous snakes. Jeff Lawrence discusses his work as a senior designer/vice president with Gary Player Design.