The Talking Greenkeeper

Mark McGreevy, GM & GCS of Wyncote Golf Club, Rich Shilling, GCS of Jeffersonville Golf Club and a special guest for the final segment, join me for what could be the final episode of The Talking Greenkeeper Podcast.  Thanks for everyone who listened and supported me over the years, and a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com

Micah Woods PhD, Chief Scientist of the Asian Turfgrass Center, and host of the Doublcut, Office hours & Turf Without Borders YouTube Channel & Podcasts joins me for our annual holiday extravaganza. To learn more about Micah: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/hitting-all-of-our-goals/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIlgspZfzbg https://www.asianturfgrass.com/authors/admin/ Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/ripple-live-at-the-capitol-theatre-port-chester-ny-2/1510748182?i=1510748439 https://open.spotify.com/track/4aQ8mFkZU6dmHaZOOKdscc?si=66bd1a0e2b6f4ba0

Mark Mello, Head Sports Turf Manager for the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, joins me discuss his transition from greenkeeping for the game of golf, to managing the pitch and natural grass practice surfaces for the Union. Thanks to our Sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/pulling-mussels-from-the-shell/1452792772?i=1452793198 https://open.spotify.com/track/2TjXzbUt5zQ4PpHG0dEaT1?si=65fa2487d4f04ac0

Andrew Dooley, GCS at The Union League Torresdale course joins me to discuss their newly constructed short course called The Landing.  Andrew breaks down why they used Tahoma 31, a cold tolerant Bermuda grass variety on their fairways and tees, and how they went about establishing bermuda as a playing surface. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/crumble/1481888764?i=1481888766 https://open.spotify.com/track/3Wr6nJVfrxS165lPFhw4OT?si=852e28c62c19449d  

John Mcloughlin, Golf Course Manager at Wallasey Golf Club, located on the wirral of England, joins me to discuss differneces in the UK & American approach to greenkeeping, team building and managing fine turf on a classic links layout. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/girl/1441164359?i=1441164634 https://open.spotify.com/track/6tQvjqDIK9GXWIC6mejms8?si=99866193438c4ea6

Sean Tonner, GCS at Neskowin Beach Golf Course, located on the central coast of Oregon joins me to discuss how he manages his course, which is located in a tidal plain and floods during the winter. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams https://music.apple.com/us/album/outfit/1436925743?i=1436925751 https://open.spotify.com/track/2nes7xBxT8C2ol7lthypyF?si=a1e7731f40f042fa

Andrew Dalton, GCS at Atlas Valley Golf Club, located in scenic Grand Blanc, Michigan joins me to discuss bringing back a fallow golf course to life, aeration and Poa Cure! Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/state-of-grace/1675492666?i=1675492674 https://open.spotify.com/track/39Fhb8akepBuRqDuNfGAex?si=ef2f88fdec594182

Charles Granger, Professor of Golf Course Management & Jim Huntoon, Associate Professor of Golf Course Management at Horry Georgetown Technical College, located in beautiful Conway, South Carolina join me to discuss their program & teaching styles to ensure their students are successful in managing turfgrass for the game we adore!  To learn more about Horry Georgetown Technical College's Turfgrass Management Program please visit: https://www.hgtc.edu/academics/academic-departments/engineering-technologies-sports-turf-management/golf-sports-turf-management.html Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/only-shallow/288277647?i=288277654 https://open.spotify.com/track/52UcjsM15hjCQAUbTW2hy1?si=d2795c48aace4ea5

Chris Tritabaugh, GCS at Hazeltine National joins me to discuss preparing for tournamanet play, managing assistants, the new short course at Hazeltine, and recommendations on greenkeeping work wear. Thanks to our sponsors! https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/songs-that-she-sang-in-the-shower/644761037?i=644761345 https://open.spotify.com/track/5MLFtxZQxdEBxeksmbE5xz?si=86ce9505f7f44623

Paul B. Latshaw, Director of Golf Course Operations at the legendary Merion Golf Club joins me to discuss the root zone mix they used on putting surfaces during their recent renovation, and the influence his father had on him as a greenkeeper. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/death-dont-have-no-mercy-live-at-the-fillmore-west/1228310072?i=1228311142 https://open.spotify.com/track/11rZZo6i4X0rzaypfo59jp?si=40bf5fdf77204269  

Roch Gaussoin Phd, Faculty Professor at The University of Nebraska for their Agronomy & Horticulture School joins me to discuss his work on the influence of organic material on putting green performance. Roch encourages you to donate to the Victims of Hurricane Helene.  To do so, please hit this link: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurhelene&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD0HxsDCsON5QY1L4KapCLf84rLCi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQJb-mNsuEkFQWBBgI66in1v7aPdGgAQTjMsfAXDlbeUBx_ssTRtlcaAnrKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/atlantic-city/185798980?i=185799101 https://open.spotify.com/track/1Vp8U39YNsDfd6yVuaUq12?si=e10f1b18880a422c

James Hempfling PhD, who is part of the Greens Solutions Team at Envu Turf as their Technical Services Manager, joins me to discuss his research on anthracnose and how to comabt this critical turfgrass pest. To learn more about James and the products Envu has to offer please visit: https://www.us.envu.com/turf-and-ornamentals-management Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/shady-grove/15751074?i=15751035 https://open.spotify.com/track/4Br87hfDhwArVu2yIWx2W4?si=8ed20b22c8fe4181

Tyler Bloom, founder and owner of Tyler Bloom Consulting joins me to discuss his process of hiring superintendents.  We also discuss the "crisis" surrounding the lack of Assistant Superintendents & Equipment Manager candidates, and how his consulting firm is helping to ease this particular situation.  To learn more about Tyler & Tyler Bloom Consulting please visit: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.dryject.com https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/truth-hits-everybody-remastered/1440797181?i=1440797987 https://open.spotify.com/track/4pLhVO0JuMiFDSJYDiGP7S?si=fc2837abb3a6489b

Mark McGreevy, returns to discuss his duo role as the General Manager & Golf Course Superintendent of Wyncote Golf Club, located in beautiful Oxford, Pennsylvania. Thannks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/fight-fire-with-fire/579148345?i=579149034 https://open.spotify.com/track/0WSRrGVg1gO33MKIBPgBV2?si=41537242c9ff4660  

Thomas Bastis, Competition Agronomist for the PGA Tour, joins me to discuss his recent trip to Le Golf National for the 2024 Olympic golf event.  We also talk about the GS3, a golf ball engineered by the USGA to measure putting surface speed, firmenss, smoothness & trueness, and how it's changing industry thinking when it comes to putting surface performance and management. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/meet-me-at-the-creek/1285696865?i=1285698079 https://open.spotify.com/track/3OQMICEnoXIsMD4jYtOC7F?si=3461367bdfd04728

Joe 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=4c1ee6626473493c

Dan Francis, GCS at Losantiville Country Club, joins me to talk about his epic, "Tweet the Ugly" post, and what it's like to manage turfgrass for the game of golf, in his hometown, Cincinnati, Ohio. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/ready-steady-go/1631046054?i=1631046059 https://open.spotify.com/track/0iWYn1WluRvVSstCWTfyUb?si=21ad6bdd48384088

Rich Buckley is the Director of the Plant Diagnostic Lab at Rutgers University.  Rich joins me to discuss, "How he became a Deadhead" in my new series, "They're a Band Beyond Description" where people explain how they became fans of The Grateful Dead.   Along with loving The Grateful Dead, Rich loves dead grass.  If you killed grass this summer, feel free to send Rich a sample.  To send Rich a sample please visit: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/personnel/individual/795 Thanks! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams!!!!! https://music.apple.com/us/album/mississippi-half-step-uptown-toodleoo-live-in-englishtown/308714960?i=308715026 https://open.spotify.com/track/55A7jJDPQQbodlqOvjAzSS?si=4b8a05fb71724277 Buckley's pick! Hartford Civic Center 10/14/1983

Rick Slattery, retired Golf Course Superintendent, joins me to discuss his life after greenkeeping and hosting 19 LPGA tour events at Locust Hill Country Club, located in Monroe County, New York. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-tip-from-you-to-me/1624743251?i=1624743257 https://open.spotify.com/track/26YYcaZm37TALSISgpqdO2?si=85705f17f90c422d

Ross Burgess, GCS at Waynesville Inn & Golf Club, located between the scenic Blue Ridge & Smokey Mountain in North Carolina, joins me to discuss his first season as a supeintendent after trasnitioning from being an assistasnt at Union League National. Thanks to our sponosrs! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/cumberland-blues-lyceum-london-england-5-26-1972/1001272416?i=1001272633 https://open.spotify.com/track/1u1Alw1XJfvdkNEFXoaW5e?si=91e04c9795a54738

Dan Dinelli, Golf Course Superintendent at North Shore Country Club joins me to discuss sheer strength and his unique approach to managing organic material in sand based root zones. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/impossible-germany/926190297?i=926190302 https://open.spotify.com/track/6L0BBPYeWnaQJeDa0ox0IA?si=6320c22642ae4933

My good friend, and entomologist extraordinaire, Ben McGraw PhD joins me to explain how he got into Phish & being an Generation X parent. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/divided-sky/999197620? i=999197643https://open.spotify.com/track/1YweITZFzb11ItDYHqIG7F?si=d706edfeb6534dfd

Doug Soldat PhD, Soil Extension Specialist at The University of Wisconsin is back to discuss biostimulants, new school root zone mixes, topdressing & global warming! Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams!!!!! https://music.apple.com/us/album/jumping-someone-elses-train/286659190?i=286659246 https://open.spotify.com/track/3Tjkh6zFgjb2StmUdfi1VI?si=7f52959048e54ca5

Carl Schimenti, Extension Support Specialist at the School of Integrative Plant Science/Horticulture Section at Cornell University, is back to discuss how were both using Chat GPT, nearly a year after his first time on the podcast. To learn more about Carl and the the services they provide at Cornell University, please visit: https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu And don't forget to listen to the Cornell Turf Show podcastwhich features Carl! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cornell-turfgrass-turf-show-podcast/id313398419 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/big-take-over/1291910244?i=1291910824 https://open.spotify.com/track/2z83t0gfxu3Dnb0XUDBR3B?si=5bb2a02eb12046b7

Jonathan Heywood is the Golf Course Superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, which is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York.  Sleepy Hollow Country Club  was also ranked 59th in the latest Golf Course Digest rankings of America's 100 Greatest Courses. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/halftime/662324135?i=662324542 https://open.spotify.com/track/2PRsh2LNPxoxC9OnErnelg?si=9111f8bdca9f499b

Matt Elmore PhD is the Assistant Specialist in Weed Science for Turfgrass, Landscapes, Pastures and Forages at Rutgers University.  Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/come-back-little-star/1053758156?i=1053759015 https://open.spotify.com/track/2HQGSbxfy1WTttwuPFyhCu?si=ddb10caf43a940fe

Mark Omell joins me to discuss his illustrious career as a Golf Course Superintendent and his new gig as the Director of SIgnature Sanctuary Certification at Audubon International.   To learn more about how to become a Signature Sanctuary Certified golf property please visit: https://auduboninternational.org/signature-sanctuary-certification/ Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to:[email protected] Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/eyes-of-the-world-live-at-roosevelt-stadium-jersey/307798975?i=307799462 https://open.spotify.com/track/1iQWkGvlLjenQP6SpChVeq?si=9f71f0618b644dab

Walker Simas is the Co-host of The Tie Podcast, which is a golf related podcast that connects people through our common interest in the game we all adore...golf! To learn more about Walker & The Tie Podcast please visit: https://www.thetiepodcast.com To listen to The Tie Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tie-podcast/id1583596139?i=1000653504807 https://open.spotify.com/show/4i9rDCipFbPjX8j4Lw5uId?si=0194ec3cafd94ad0 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/foam/1718231752?i=1718232029 https://open.spotify.com/track/4lfuRRTLD4UFkSVVArVVaK?si=180b658cf1c34b08

Alan FitzGerald, Master Greenkeeper & CGCS is back to tell me about his recent move to become the new superintendent at Rehoboth Country Club. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected] https://music.apple.com/us/album/life-on-mars/1039798000?i=1039798013 https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZE3wv8V3w2T2f7nOCjV0N?si=fe51f4d06eba4bed

Chris Haspell is the owner and operator of Chris Haspell & Associates, a turfgrass consulting firm that specializes in golf course construction, design & project management.  To learn more about Chris and his company please visit his website:  https://www.chrishaspell.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Email questions & inquires to: [email protected] https://music.apple.com/us/album/reptilia/302987557?i=302987569 https://open.spotify.com/track/57Xjny5yNzAcsxnusKmAfA?si=93f59249525149b8

Jason Haines, Links Manager of the Links Course at Cabot Cape Breton is back to discuss, ideas, his growth ratio calculator, interns, the USGA's GS3 device and his recent trip to Scotland. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.dryject.com Email questions & inquires to: [email protected] https://music.apple.com/us/album/route-2015-remastered/1050409948?i=1050409952 https://open.spotify.com/track/0Pzer2C8rRJfOsVn4A4MK7?si=21bf1e0aa56a4efb  

Chuck Barber, GCS at St. Charles Country Club, which is located just outside of Chicago, Illinois is back for his second stint as a guest and we discuss all the latest that is happening in greenkeeping for the game we all adore.   Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://music.apple.com/us/album/songs-that-she-sang-in-the-shower/644761037?i=644761345 https://open.spotify.com/track/5MLFtxZQxdEBxeksmbE5xz?si=c3a849a685004dc9

Christine Fraser, Golf Course Architect, is back for her second stint on the podcast and she helps us to better undertand Master Plans, how swing speeds relate to playing the correct tees, the three priciples of golf course design (penal, heroic & strategic) and does a fourth principle need to be added?   To learn more about Christine and the architectural services she provides please visit her website: https://www.christinefraserdesign.com/about Thanks to our sponosrs! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com https://open.spotify.com/track/1xJlwqb7EwCkNTnBrjQPql?si=8a98a7bef8f548d5 https://music.apple.com/us/album/hungersite-live/1687734187?i=1687734436

Sam Schmidt, owner and operator of Above Par Tech, joins me to discuss how his company, Above Par Tech, provides turf tailored GPS sprayers for the golf course industry that help  greenkeepers apply products with improved precision.   Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Email questions & inquires to: [email protected] https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-wooden-song/724506140?i=724506255 https://open.spotify.com/track/3j2lwmlUNp1JuUtlxzwA89?si=57d3ce0cd3ce4153  

Daniel Palin is the Golf Course Superintendent at the Cattails at MeadowView located in Kingston, Tennessee.  On this episode, Daniel explains switching to MLSN as his main approach to soil nutrition, managing both cool season and warm season grasses, and how he ended up moving from Australia to work in America. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected] https://music.apple.com/us/album/smoko/1488092301?i=1488092304 https://open.spotify.com/track/5nw2rQXAjfpZNaMzAJ8qTX?si=c8b822d721c14aca

On this episode, listeners submitted questions through voicemail & social media DM's which I answered to the best of my ability.  Thanks to everyone who submitted a question! Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email Questions & Inquires to: [email protected]

Steve McDonald, turfgrass consultant and owner and operator of Turfgrass Disease Solutions joins me in the comfortable confines of the killer brick rancher to discuss all things greenkeepeing! To learn more about Steve and the services he offers please visit: https://www.turfgrassdiseasesolutions.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Tim Zurybida is the Director of Agronomy for The National Links Trust who manage the public golf courses located in Washington DC.   Tim is also heavily involved with the Super Scratch Foundation, which raises money for those interesnted in pursuing a higher education in turfgrass management.  To learn more about Tim and the National Links Trust please visit: https://www.nationallinkstrust.org To learn more about The Super Scratch Foundation, please visit: https://www.superscratchfoundation.org/invitational    Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/

Matt Shaffer, past Golf Course Superintendent of Merion Golf Club joins me to discuss his "minimalist" approach to greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]  

Clay Payne is the Golf Course Superintnendnet at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, located in the southwest corner of Kansas in the town of Garden CIty.  On this episode, Clay explains the unique renovation he and his staff, along with volunteers from the community have accomplished over the past five seasons. To learn more about Clay & Buffalo Dunes Golf Course please visit: https://buffalodunes.org Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Josh Lewis is a partner with the Gradoville & Hertzing Agronomic Consulting Group and is currently the project manager on the Jay Blasi redesign & rebuild of the Golden Gate Park Golf Course. To learn more about Josh & his consulting service please visit: https://www.ghmanagementgroup.com Thanks to our sponsor! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Due to a miscommunication with a booked guest, who wasn't able to make it, I went solo and broke down two "chapter factor" moments in my career that changed my approach to the time honored profession of greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Plus....I am joined by a special surprise guest at the end of the episode. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions and inquiries to: [email protected] A link to my blog! http://www.thewalkinggreenkeeper.com

Micah Woods joins me for our annual holiday special where we discuss stimpmeters, bobble tests, OM246, the grammar of greenkeeping and other topics related and not related to the time honored profession of greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/index.php/gku/ To learn more about Micah Woods, smash these links! https://www.asianturfgrass.com https://doublecut.asianturfgrass.com https://office-hours.asianturfgrass.com https://www.paceturf.org https://www.micahwoods.com To purchase, "A Short Grammar of Greenkeeping" please visit: https://leanpub.com/short_grammar_of_greenkeeping Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Carl Johnson is a shaper who has helped build golf courses all over the world since 1988.  Carl also was a leading participant during the construction of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and worked with every architect who designed a course on that property. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ To learn more about Greenkeeper University, please visit: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/index.php/gku/ Email questions & inquires to:[email protected]

Scott McElroy is a professor and researcher at Auburn University who specializes in weed science for turfgrass management.  Scott also is the owner of Scotsman Turf Robotics which intalls custom robotic mowers at golf courses, athletic fields, residential homes, and commercial properties.  To learn more about Scotsman Turf Robotics please visit their website: https://scotsmanturfrobotics.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

John Kaminski PhD who is the Associate Head of the Department of Plant Science and Director of the Golf Course Turfgrass Program at Penn State University joins me to discuss OM246 & how OpenAI/ChatGPT is helping the turfgrass industry. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Scott Bordner is the Director of Agronomy for the Union League portfolio of golf courses which include Union League National, Torresdale & Liberty Hill.  To learn more about Scott and the Union League courses please visit: https://www.unionleague.org Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Tom Coyne, New York Times best selling author and Senior Editor of The Golfer's Journal joins me to discuss his endeavors as the Owner/Operator of Sullivan County Golf Club, a golden age 9 holer located in the Catskills region of New York State. To learn more about Tom & Sullivan County Golf Club please visit: https://www.sullivancountygolf.com https://www.golfersjournal.com https://www.tomcoyne.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]

Lee Stutt, Director of Agronomy at Cabot Cape Breton & Jason Haines, Links Superintendent at Cabot Cape Breton join me to discuss greenkeeping for the game we all adore on the majestic coast of Inverness, Nova Scotia. To learn more about Cabot Cape Breton please visit: https://cabotcapebreton.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions and inquires to: [email protected]

Brian Fritz, Golf Course Superintendent at Totteridge Golf Club located in Greensburg, PA & Volunteer Fire Fighter joins me to discuss his career in turfgrass management. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: [email protected]