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Superintendent Radio Network

by Golf Course Industry

Ready to learn the newest tips to keep your golf course running in top condition? GCI Magazine brings you news and exclusive interviews with the people who know how to build great turf. Subscribe for our regular podcast - and don't forget to visit us at http://www.golfcourseindustry.com for even more great info!

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Episodes

  1. Bunker talk

    Longtime golf course superintendent and SandSave director of market development Rick Pagett, Wildwood Country Club superintendent Tom Fisher, and SandSave co-inventors Bob Tunno and Rick Amendolea share insights on bunker maintenance, bunker economics and bunker drainage.

  2. Beyond the Page 86: The most important superintendent

    Who is the most important golf course superintendent or turf pro in history? Who is the most underrated golf course superintendent or turf pro in history? What is the most overrated turf maintenance trend ever? There are no wrong answers in the first Golf Course Industry draft, featuring Shawn...

  3. Beyond the Page 85: Let's read another book!

    Golf course architect Andrew Green and Golf Course Industry senior contributor Lee Carr have a new book geared for teens and perfect for anyone who loves the game: From the First Tee to the Last Green: A Teen's Guide to Golf.

  4. Let Me Know! 7: Chad Allen and Thad Thompson

    Double the guests means double the fun — and double the information, double the agronomic kvetching, and double the absurdity. Chad Allen and Thad Thompson dial in to discuss 2026 in review (review being a relative term for superintendents whose courses never close).

  5. Talking Turf Weeds 19: Why formulation matters

    What is formulation? Why does it matter? How has it evolved over the last couple decades? What factors into whether scientists use liquids, powders or granules? So many questions, and answers, with Brandon Downer and Yusif Jaouni.

  6. Tartan Talks 123: David Whelchel

    What makes a golf course great? David Whelchel has seen “in the neighborhood of 1,000” in his more than four decades working in the industry. He expands on one of the game’s most subjective questions.

  7. USGA Tech Talk 3: Regional agronomists

    What do USGA Green Section regional agronomists really do? How do they prepare for course visits? What happens during those course visits? What part do they play in championship agronomy? Regional agronomists Heather Schapals and Steve Wilson have answers.

  8. Beyond the Page 84: Let's read some books!

    A trio of Golf Course Industry contributors have new books out now or soon, including Bradley S. Klein, whose "Re-discovering Donald Ross" updates his classic 2001 biography of the architect, and Judd Spicer, whose novel "Wolf in the Hole" raises questions about retired athletes, public health…

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  9. Reel Turf Techs: Bryan Epland

    Trent revisits with Bryan Epland, CTEM, who has transitioned from an established 18-hole club to a new 36-hole facility since his 2022 podcast appearance. Get the equipment manager’s perspective on work life at Texas curiosity Luling Sport.

  10. Wonderful Women of Golf 63: Lauren Crownover

    Cascade Hills Country Club lead assistant superintendent Lauren Crownover has become a strong advocate for other assistants in the industry. She sits down with host Rick Woelfel to discuss how that came to be.

  11. Let Me Know! 6: Dr. Ben McGraw

    Before he was a top entomologist at Penn State, Rutgers or SUNY Delhi, before he figured out his own college experience the second time around, before he really fell for golf, Dr. Ben McGraw was, first, a Mainer. Get to know him a little better.

  12. Let Me Know! 6: Dr. Ben McGraw

    Before he was a top entomologist at Penn State, Rutgers or SUNY Delhi, before he figured out his own college experience the second time around, before he really fell for golf, Dr. Ben McGraw was, first, a Mainer. Get to know him a little better.

  13. Tartan Talks 122: Joel Hornickel

    Joel Hornickel’s career is a story of persistence and patience. He’s now enjoying the results of demonstrating those desirable characteristics through his role as a key part of a thriving design firm.

  14. Reel Turf Techs: Jeff Gustafson

    What do you remember about the first time you used a grease gun? Oakland Hills Country Club equipment manager Jeff Gustafson has vivid memories of this mechanical moment. He also shares a terrific story of career passion and persistence.

  15. Beyond the Page 83: A 20-year-old's perspective

    How can golf course superintendents attract more young seasonal team members? Free golf helps, but you have to find teens and 20somethings who can wake up early and get to the course on time. Wilson Zelch, now in his fourth summer Emerald Lake Golf Club outside Charlotte is one of those folks.

  16. Wonderful Women of Golf 62: Amanda Potter

  17. Let Me Know! 5: Jeff Thompson

    Charlie discusses a higher calling on the latest episode of Let Me Know! — and it has nothing to do with elevation change. How did Jeff Thompson, the man who got him into the industry, switch gears from superintendent to pastor?

  18. Tartan Talks 121: Damian Pascuzzo and Kurtis Wolford

    Architect Damian Pascuzzo and superintendent Kurtis Wolford were key parts of a team involved with renovating one of America’s most welcoming courses. They share the methodology and collaboration it took to reimagine Campus Commons Golf Course in Sacramento, California.

  19. Reel Turf Techs July 2026: Tyler Lewellyn

    The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is also the land of insightful equipment managers. Trent visits with Spring Hill (Minnesota) Golf Club’s Tyler Lewellyn to learn more about equipment and people management at a soothing spot.

  20. Beyond the Page 82: Preserving historic land

    Just outside Philadelphia, a growing group is fighting to preserve the land that was once home to the first Black-owned 18-hole golf course in the country.

  21. Let Me Know! 4: Dr. Mike Goatley

    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.

  22. Talking Turfs Weeds 18: Industry careers roundtable

    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.

  23. Tartan Talks 120: Brandon Johnson

    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.

  24. Reel Turf Techs: Chris Brumley

    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.

  25. Beyond the Page 81: Rankin and Grillin'

    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...

  26. Wonderful Women of Golf 60: Brandi Merrick

    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.

  27. Let Me Know! 3: Ralph Kepple

    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.

  28. Tartan Talks 119: Tim Gerrish

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

  29. Reel Turf Techs: Dan Haxton

    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.

  30. Reel Turf Techs: Dan Haxton

    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.

  31. Reel Turf Techs: Dan Haxton

    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.

  32. Disease Discussion 28: Now trending and always planning

    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.

  33. Beyond the Page 80: A Texas two-step

    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.

  34. Wonderful Women of Golf 59: Aurora Amend

    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.

  35. Let Me Know! 2: Jeremiah Mincey

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

  36. USGA Tech Talk 2: The Moisture Meter

    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.

  37. Tartan Talks 118: Brian Curley

    Pelican Hill Golf Club occupies a dramatic site along the Southern California coast. Brian Curley takes listeners inside the 50-week project occurring at the popular 36-hole facility.

  38. Using enzymes to decrease thatch

    From innovative origins to on-course applications, we go inside the ThatchZyme story with ZymeCO founder and CTO Dr. Tad Huber, vice president of sales and marketing Dr. Phil Dwyer, and legendary agronomist and industry search executive Armen Suny.

  39. Disease Discussion 27: Lessons from a challenging year

    What made 2025 so trying on the disease front? And what can be done to ensure the same issues don’t arise in 2026? BASF senior technical specialist Dr. Emma Lookabaugh looks back — and ahead. Plus, a few helpful weed control considerations.

  40. Reel Turf Techs: Chris Minton

    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.

  41. Reel Turf Techs: Chris Minton

    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.

  42. Beyond the Page 79: The Dye is cast

    Casa de Campo director of agronomy Damon Di Giorgio and director of golf Robert Birtel share details about the recently wrapped renovation of Teeth of the Dog, plus a trio of friends dial in from the road to the Masters.

  43. Let Me Know! 1: Paul Hurst

    A new podcast?! You bet! Longtime golf course superintendent (and general manager) Charlie Fultz tees off his entertaining and irreverent new series with industry friend Paul Hurst.

  44. Wonderful Women of Golf 58: Joselyn Kent returns

    Duke University Golf Course assistant superintendent Joselyn Kent is back — and talking all about how she got through a challenging winter. (Consider this a primer for what will surely be a chilly, icy 2026-27 ahead.)

  45. Tartan Talks 117: Mark Mungeam

    The demand to play golf is outpacing course supply in many densely populated parts of the country. ASGCA President Mark Mungeam explores the conundrum and other big-picture industry topics in an episode recorded at the 2026 New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show.

  46. Reel Turf Techs: TJ Vollmar

    Perhaps no equipment manager on the planet oversees an operation at a scale like the one TJ Vollmar experiences daily. He opens up to Trent about working at Desert Mountain Club and why he moved his family from its Southwest Florida roots across the country for the opportunity.

  47. Talking Turf Weeds 17: Waking up your course after winter with Yusif Jaouni and Matt Herrmann

    After months of temperature swings and, in some spots, record snowfall, winter finally seems to be yielding to spring. What should you be doing to prep turf for success this season?

  48. Beyond the Page 78: Labor solutions, AI talk and mayhem

    Welcome to the Audio Magazine Era of BTP: The debut of 3 Minutes of Mayhem columnist Ryan McClannon, the USGA's Greenkeeper Apprentice Program opens its fourth year and a new AI tool enters the golf industry.

  49. Wonderful Women of Golf 57: Shania Lancour

    Sand Valley equipment technician Shania Lancour followed her father, who worked on the agronomy team, to the Wisconsin resort when she was just 14 years old. She's a little older these days and firmly entrenched in the shop.

  50. Tartan Talks 116: Doug Smith

    Helping improve golf courses in the morning. Coaching an NCAA Division I golf team in the afternoons and evenings. Doug Smith describes balancing varied roles in the game and offers ideas for making modern practice areas work in compact spaces.

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Ready to learn the newest tips to keep your golf course running in top condition? GCI Magazine brings you news and exclusive interviews with the people who know how to build great turf. Subscribe for our regular podcast - and don't forget to visit us at http://www.golfcourseindustry.com for even more great info!

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