Superintendent Radio Network

Foliars can be a tool for to assist with turf health, but sometimes they can be confusing. Jake Straub at Performance Nutrition follows up from our November GCI article to clear the air.

Continuing our discussion of sustainability on the golf course, Dr. Micah Woods talks about the importance of using just the right amount of potassium.

Live from the show floor, Tim Kreger, executive director of the Carolinas GCSA, talks about the success of the Carolinas trade show and convention, and the importance of being involved with your local association.

Following up on November GCI's cover story "Us vs. them" Bruce Williams talks about how to handle problems with your general manager, starting with changing how you look at the relationship.

Jeffrey Scott, of Jeffrey Scott Consulting and Leader’s Edge Peer Group, shares how being community-minded can benefit your course with some tips from his upcoming talk at GIE+Expo’s Learning Lounge, “How your company can benefit from community service projects.”

There's a lot to be excited about for the upcoming GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., this year. Join in as Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI, talks about what he's most excited to see at the show.

Bob Kohlstedt, superintendent at Fox Bend Golf Course, tells the amazing story he shared for GCI's Course Companion Survey. When his dog Gus got trapped by flood waters on the course, Kohlstedt risked it all to save his friend.

What makes a water hammer so damaging? Dealing with hydraulics might seem difficult to get right, but GCI columnist Brian Vinchesi walks us through it to keep the system working - and working efficiently.

Josh Heptig is the superintendent at San Luis Obispo's County Parks golf course, which is one of the first zero-waste courses. He shows how they do it - and how other superintendents can get started.

Public speaking for a superintendent means more than knowing how to prepare a Power Point – it means getting up in front of local groups. GCI’s Pat Jones talks about how to tell the golf course’s story.

Superintendents sometimes rely on the turf to talk, but they also need to know how to talk for themselves in front of people. Mike Jousan, president of Clear Communication Company, gives some tips to get supers started.

Sustainability is a word that gets kicked around in the golf industry, but what does it really mean? Dr. Wendy Gelernter of PACE Turf talks about her definition, and how superintendents can start thinking about how to achieve it.

More water is better on a golf course, right? Drainage is paramount for golf courses that see a lot of precipitation, and soil surfactants can keep help keep that water moving, according to Kevin Collins, territory manager for Aquatrols.

GCI columnist and irrigation expert Brian Vinchesi kicks off a bootcamp series on irrigation with some of the basics, like pressure, grade and uniformity.

Superintendent Tom Vlach shares about how he handled the severe weather that could've undone his crew's hard work on TPC Sawgrass before the Players' Tournament.

Dr. Samuel Bruce Martin talks about which turf trials to watch at the Clemson University Field Days Aug. 6.

Bionutrition can help plants use nutrients and water more effectively, but understanding bio products can seem confusing at first. Jake Straub, regional sales manager for LidoChem, helps start a program plan.

Summer weather through much of the U.S. has been hot and rainy this year. Jill Calabro of Valent Professional Products talks about how to recognize it and the importance of the right treatment.

Dave McCall of Virginia Tech is back to tell us about the upcoming research on display during Field Days Aug. 27-28.

Join us as we take a few minutes to get to know Penn State student Collin Harley, the first recipient of the Stan Zontek Scholarship award.

Storm season is a hazard to players, but Bob Dugan of Thor Guard says a complete storm safety preparation plan includes the crew, too.

Following up from our first interview with Ryan Aylesworth of Audubon International, we cover some of the resources available to superintendents looking to make a difference.

FarmLinks at Pursell Farms has built a legacy as a testing grounds for all types of agronomic practices. With the debut of FarmLinks TV, David Pursell shows how to use education to keep members informed.

Golf brings many environmental benefits to communities, but it doesn't mean a thing if superintendents don't talk about it. Ryan Aylesworth, president and CEO of Audubon International, shows how to get the word out.

Larry Lennert, territory manager for Aquatrols, follows up on our discussion about soil salinity by outlining management practices. The Aquatrols Guide to Assessing and Managing Turfgrass Salinity Issues in Irrigation Water and Soils can be found HERE.